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New KAIA set for 2014 opening

New KAIA set for 2014 opening

The first phase of the construction of the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is scheduled for completion in 2014. Construction of the airport commenced in 2006 and once it becomes operational, it will be able to cater for 30 million annual passengers, in comparison to the 13 million capacity currently offered by the existing airport.

Schiphol focused on continued sustainable growth

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol saw passenger numbers increase by +3.8% to 45.3 million in 2010, and the projection for 2011 is growth to 49 million passengers. Indeed, the airport recently welcomed its one-billionth passenger. Ad Rutten, COO, Schiphol Group and Immediate Past President, ACI EUROPE, outlined developments to Ross Falconer.

Munich’s third runway to bring widespread benefits

The recent decision to approve the construction of a third runway at Munich Airport is significant not just for the airport itself, but also for the overall German aviation infrastructure. Dr Michael Kerkloh, Munich Airport CEO, outlined his views to Ryan Ghee.

Airport innovations

Allowing passengers to optimise the time spent in the terminal building is vital to ensuring passenger satisfaction and airport operators are increasingly embracing innovation to make the airport experience as relaxing as possible. Ryan Ghee reports.

ICF Airports’ strategy for continued Antalya growth

ICF Airports, terminal manager and operator of Antalya Airport, is a successful joint venture between Fraport and the Turkish Ibrahim Çeçen Group. Antalya Airport has achieved an impressive average annual growth rate of +14.3% over the last decade. Alexander Laukenmann, general manager, Antalya Airport, outlined the strategy for future growth in this dynamic market to ross falconer.