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DIGEST FROM ISSUE NR. 1270, PUBLISHED ON 8 JUNE 2026
Airport Development (DEV)
Europe
NORWAY
Trondheim Airport, Værnes has entered a preliminary planning phase for a potential long-term airport development programme. Avinor, the state-owned operator responsible for most of Norway’s airports, said the project will examine how the airport's capacity, functionality and land use can be developed to meet future operational and aviation requirements. The work will include concept studies, sketch designs and preliminary planning intended to provide a basis for future investment decisions.
The preliminary project is expected to run for approximately one year. Avinor plans to launch tenders for the pilot phase during autumn 2026. Any decision to proceed with a wider development programme would be considered by the company's board no earlier than 2028.
Trondheim Airport is one of Avinor’s largest airports and serves as the main aviation gateway for central Norway. The operator said the study will take a long-term approach to assessing future airport development needs.
SWEDEN
Luleå Airport will undergo a three-storey terminal extension to improve passenger flows and baggage handling capacity. Airport operator Swedavia plans to start construction in autumn 2026, with works expected to take approximately one year. The project is being procured and follows increased traffic at the airport, including 100,717 passengers in May 2026, up 2% year-on-year.
Luleå Airport is northern Sweden’s largest airport and serves as the principal air gateway for the Norrbotten region. The airport handled more than one million passengers annually before the pandemic and is equipped with a 3,350 m runway capable of accommodating widebody aircraft. It serves domestic routes, international charter services and growing inbound winter tourism traffic.
The lower level of the extension will provide garage space for ramp vehicles, allowing existing garage areas to be converted later for a new departing baggage facility. The mezzanine level will provide an expanded arrivals area for passengers arriving from outside the European Economic Area, including seating and toilets. Passport control capacity will be doubled from one process to two, with four passenger flows. The top floor will include meeting and conference rooms, as well as a VIP area. No investment value was disclosed.
ITALY
Brindisi Airport in Brindisi (Apulia) is progressing a Master Plan to 2035 that would increase capacity to 4.4 million passengers annually through terminal, airside and landside developments. Airport operator Aeroporti di Puglia plans to reorganise aircraft parking and manoeuvring areas to accommodate projected traffic growth without expanding the airport footprint. General aviation facilities would be relocated to a separate area, while the passenger terminal would be expanded and reconfigured, including check-in, security screening, passport control, boarding lounges, arrivals facilities and baggage reclaim areas.
The plan also includes multi-storey parking facilities, reorganisation of passenger, staff and rental car parking areas, improved pedestrian links to a planned railway station and integration with port facilities to support intermodal transport. Additional photovoltaic installations, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy-efficiency measures are proposed.
Existing airport assets would be repurposed, including conversion of the former cargo terminal into a rental car and office facility and redevelopment of a former military hangar as a general aviation terminal. The Master Plan remains under environmental review by Italy’s Ministry of Environment following public consultation between November 2025 and January 2026. Brindisi municipality has endorsed the plan in principle but requested further studies on road capacity, traffic impacts, public transport integration and landside accessibility before implementation of major landside projects.
Russia & C.I.S.
RUSSIA
Krasnoyarsk Airport in Krasnoyarsk (Krasnoyarsk Krai) is considering the construction of a new runway under a federal concession scheme to avoid disruption when the existing runway reaches the end of its service life. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) and the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. According to Rosaviatsiya, the current runway is scheduled to reach the end of its operational life in 2027, while a full reconstruction would require closure of the airport’s only runway.
Krasnoyarsk Airport is one of Siberia’s principal aviation hubs and serves as a base for Aeroflot Group carriers, NordStar, KrasAvia and Ikar. The airport handles flights by more than 20 airlines to over 60 destinations and processed 4.26 million passengers in 2025. The airport is equipped with a 3,700 m runway capable of accommodating widebody aircraft and international long-haul services.
The proposed new runway is being evaluated as an alternative to the reconstruction of the existing facility. No investment value, technical specifications, concession structure or construction timetable have been announced.
KAZAKHSTAN
Khorgos Airport in Khorgos (Jetisu Region) remains in pre-construction planning while project developers seek financing for the proposed KZT 250 billion (USD 493 million) airport. The planned international passenger and cargo airport would be located within the Khorgos–Eastern Gate Special Economic Zone on Kazakhstan’s border with China. The project covers 840 ha and is intended to form part of a multimodal air, rail and road logistics cluster.
Planned facilities include a passenger terminal with capacity for 500 passengers per hour, a cargo terminal designed for 250,000 tonnes annually, a JET A-1 fuel storage facility with capacity of up to 550,000 tonnes annually, an MRO centre, business terminal, business centre, hotel, apartments, tourism facilities and retail and entertainment space.
The master plan and 3D visualisation have been approved by Kazakhstan’s transport and defence ministries, the border service and KazAeroNavigatsia. Engineering surveys have been completed, while the feasibility study is being finalised and design documentation is being prepared.
The project is being developed by Skyhansa, a Kazakh-German joint venture established in 2024. PwC is reviewing the business plan and financial model with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Construction has not started, as the developers still need to secure investors and meet equity requirements for special economic zone status.
North America
CANADA
The Government of Alberta has allocated CAD 15 million (USD 11 million) over three years to develop a Passenger Rail Master Plan that includes future rail connections to Calgary International Airport in Calgary and Edmonton International Airport. The proposed programme would be implemented over approximately 30 years and ultimately connect Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie and Fort McMurray. Airport rail links in Calgary and Edmonton are planned as the first phase, followed by a high-speed rail corridor between Calgary and Edmonton with a station in Red Deer. Funding will also support planning for a central rail station in downtown Calgary.
The initiative remains in the planning stage, and no construction timetable has been announced. Alberta officials will begin route planning, feasibility work and private-sector engagement during 2026.
Separately, the proposed Calgary Airport to Banff Rail project remains under review. The CAD 2.6 billion (USD 1.9 billion) proposal, developed by Liricon Capital and Plenary Americas, would create a 150 km rail line linking Calgary International Airport, downtown Calgary, Cochrane, Morley, Canmore and Banff using a dedicated corridor alongside the existing Canadian Pacific Railway route.
UNITED STATES
Richmond International Airport will begin 34 new capital projects in fiscal year 2027 under a USD 166.5 million capital programme approved by the Capital Region Airport Commission. The largest project is a new consolidated security checkpoint and terminal expansion programme. The airport has allocated USD 120 million in FY2027 towards the multi-year project, which is expected to cost USD 253.1 million in total. The development will add approximately 9,570 m² of new terminal space and renovate a further 7,800 m², while replacing separate security checkpoints in Concourses A and B with a centralised facility.
The checkpoint project forms part of a wider USD 932.3 million capital improvement programme that also includes a rental car garage expansion, public parking garage renovation and a new aircraft rescue and firefighting facility. The airport plans to seek federal and state grants, with additional funding expected through revenue bonds.
For FY2027, Richmond International Airport forecasts operating revenue of USD 79.2 million and operating expenses of USD 49.7 million. Airport officials reported continued growth in both passenger and cargo traffic, although airline capacity is expected to decline slightly during the summer due to higher fuel costs and operational constraints affecting airline schedules.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Benton County (Arkansas) has approved several expansion projects as passenger growth continues to exceed forecasts in 2026. The airport board approved the purchase of 40.4 hectares of land east of the airport for USD 4.57 million. The site has been identified for future airport expansion and lies within the area reserved for a potential second runway. Planning is also advancing for a two-level terminal expansion on the west side of the airport. The project will add approximately 8,260 m² of space and is estimated at USD 109.4 million in 2025. A third-party cost review is underway before the project is tendered during summer 2026.
The board also approved up to USD 1.97 million for design work on a new parking garage and public plaza south of the terminal entrance. In addition, up to USD 200,000 was approved for the design of a roundabout at the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Regional Avenue to accommodate projected traffic growth.
Separate road infrastructure works are continuing on the USD 127.9 million Highway 642 airport connector project. The 6.4 km route, which includes 11 bridges, will link the airport to the Springdale Northern Bypass and is expected to be completed in 2027.
Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport (Kentucky) has launched the “Future LEX” development programme, a multi-phase airport expansion plan covering terminal, airside and landside infrastructure projects over the coming decade. The first phases represent an estimated investment of approximately USD 500 million over the next five years as the airport prepares for long-term passenger growth.
Blue Grass Airport stated that annual passenger boardings are projected to nearly double by 2045. Initial works planned under the programme include construction of 815 additional long-term parking spaces, relocation and expansion of the rental car facility, expansion of fuel storage and aircraft ramp areas, relocation of the US Customs facility for private international aviation, and preparations for future relocation of the Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control tower.
The airport also plans to construct a new eight-gate concourse capable of accommodating larger aircraft and additional flights. Other terminal-related projects include expanded food and retail areas and enlargement of the baggage claim facility. Blue Grass Airport currently handles approximately 1.6 million passengers annually and offers nonstop services to 19 destinations across the United States.
Funding for the initial programme phases includes USD 24.9 million from the State of Kentucky and USD 5 million in federal funding secured for preparatory work linked to the future air traffic control tower relocation. According to the airport, additional interim financing will be supported through a line of credit before refinancing through airport revenue bonds.
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Latin America & The Caribbean
MEXICO
Mexico City International Airport is planning a third phase of modernisation that could include the construction of an additional passenger terminal and major changes to the airport’s road access system. Airport director José Padilla Olmos stated that the project remains under development and has not yet been finalised. In addition to the proposed terminal, plans under consideration include a reconfiguration of roads serving the airport, including access routes around Terminal 1, Eje 1 Norte and Circuito Interior.
The third phase forms part of a wider three-stage airport modernisation programme with a total investment of MXN 10 billion (USD 576 million). The first phase, completed ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, required MXN 6.5 billion (USD 375 million) and was financed through airport-generated revenues rather than federal government funding.
The federal government has confirmed that further phases of the programme will proceed in the coming years to increase operational capacity and improve surface access to the airport. However, the size, capacity, location and implementation schedule of the proposed new terminal have not yet been announced, and the project remains at the planning stage.
PANAMA
Panama’s Tocumen International Airport is preparing to launch a USD 220 million expansion of Terminal 2, adding 10 new boarding gates in what airport management describes as the largest expansion project undertaken since the terminal opened. The tender is expected to be issued during the second half of 2026. According to Tocumen chief executive José Antonio Ruiz Blanco, the project will increase the airport’s operational capacity from 35 to 65 aircraft movements per hour. Once completed, the new gates will raise the airport’s total from 54 to 64 boarding gates.
The expansion is being driven by continued traffic growth. Tocumen handled 7.6 million passengers during the first four months of 2026, a 15% increase compared with the same period in 2025. April traffic reached 1.89 million passengers. The airport processed 21 million passengers in 2025 and forecasts approximately 22.6 million passengers in 2026.
Rather than pursuing the construction of an entirely new terminal, airport management has opted for an expansion of Terminal 2. The project is intended to support growth through at least the next 15 years while maintaining Tocumen's position as a regional hub connecting North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. The airport is also seeking to attract additional long-haul services, with discussions reported with Japan’s ANA and Qatar Airways.
Tocumen's long-term objective is to reach 30 million annual passengers by 2030. The planned expansion forms part of the airport’s master plan and is designed to accommodate projected growth while competing with other major regional hubs, including Bogotá El Dorado Airport and Lima Airport, which have also been pursuing significant capacity expansion programmes.
CHILE
El Loa Airport in Calama, Antofagasta Region will undergo a USD 119 million expansion programme that will triple terminal capacity and support projected traffic growth through 2032. The project forms part of the airport’s third concession programme and includes expansion of the passenger terminal to approximately 30,400 m². Planned works comprise seven passenger boarding bridges, new passenger processing areas, automated check-in facilities, enlarged departure lounges and replacement of airport equipment and systems.
Airside improvements include expansion of the commercial and general aviation apron, new taxiways and upgrades to existing aeronautical infrastructure. Landside works will include expanded parking facilities, new areas for taxis, buses, minibuses and rental car operators, and improvements to internal pedestrian and vehicle circulation.
Additional facilities will be constructed for the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority, including an electrical substation, expansion of the airport rescue and firefighting station, logistics facilities and a photovoltaic energy system. The concession programme is valued at UF 2.65 million (USD 119 million), with construction scheduled to begin in 2028 following preparatory works in 2027 and completion targeted for 2032.
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Africa
UGANDA
Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District has entered the construction phase under a UGX 269 billion (USD 72 million) development funded by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the United Arab Emirates. The airport is planned to include a 3,600 m runway, a 7,408 m² passenger terminal and a 74,200 m² cargo terminal, together with other aviation infrastructure. Construction is expected to be implemented in three phases and currently employs approximately 1,620 Ugandan workers.
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a business organisation based in the United Arab Emirates, is financing the project. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, the country's aviation regulator, has completed regulatory assessments for the development.
The project is intended to provide international airport infrastructure for the Karamoja sub-region and improve access to Kidepo Valley National Park. Construction works were officially launched on 5 June 2026.
Asia Pacific
INDIA
Delhi International Airport is planning a major expansion of Terminal 3 that could eventually allow the closure of Terminal 2. According to airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited, the revised airport master plan includes the development of a new Pier E at Terminal 3 with an annual capacity of approximately 12 million passengers, broadly equivalent to the current capacity of Terminal 2. Domestic operations currently handled at Terminal 2 would be transferred to the expanded Terminal 3 once the new pier enters service.
Terminal 2, which opened in 1986, could remain operational until around 2033 while future use of the site is assessed. The airport operator stated that long-term decisions regarding the terminal will depend on passenger growth and wider airport expansion requirements.
The master plan also includes the development of a driverless automated air train connecting Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The transit system is expected to enter operation within approximately 30 months. Delhi International Airport Limited stated that implementation timelines for the wider expansion programme are being adjusted in response to airline fleet delivery delays, geopolitical uncertainty and changing traffic forecasts.
SRI LANKA
Bandaranaike International Airport is to expand the capacity of its existing Terminal 1 from six million to 10 million passengers annually as delays continue on the construction of Terminal 2. Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, said the programme will involve four or five separate projects at an estimated cost of LKR 15 billion (USD 50 million). The works will be financed entirely through domestic funding sources.
Planned improvements include expansion of the departures area, additional check-in counters, reconfiguration and enlargement of the arrivals lobby, upgrades to the baggage handling and clearance system, and expansion of the duty-free retail area.
According to the government, the airport is already handling approximately 10 million passengers annually despite Terminal 1 having been designed for six million passengers per year. Design work has been underway for the past six months, approvals have been obtained, and one project contract has already been awarded, with the remaining packages currently in the procurement stage.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
The Papua New Guinea Government and state-owned airport operator National Airports Corporation have launched a PGK 2.5 billion (USD 620 million) redevelopment programme for Port Moresby International Airport. The project is intended to modernise the airport, increase capacity and accommodate anticipated growth in passenger traffic. The government has committed PGK 20 million (USD 5 million) towards the programme, which is scheduled for completion by 2033.
The redevelopment will be implemented in four phases. Phase 1 comprises priority works, followed by reconfiguration and improvement works in Phase 2. Phase 3 includes expansion and upgrading of the main apron, while Phase 4 will involve a runway extension and construction of a new terminal facility.
The project has been formally launched but remains at an early stage. Detailed information on terminal size, runway length, apron expansion, capacity increases, procurement strategy and contractors has not yet been disclosed. The programme is expected to be delivered over approximately six and a half years.
THE PHILIPPINES
Clark International Airport in Pampanga has allocated 30 hectares for the development of a proposed Cargo City as part of plans to expand its logistics and cargo handling capabilities. The project, being developed by airport operator Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp, will be located within Zone 3 of the airport’s civil aviation complex. The planned development will include sites for warehousing, logistics operations and temperature-controlled storage facilities intended to support sectors such as e-commerce, perishables, electronics and manufacturing.
The Cargo City project remains under development, and no investment value or construction timeline has been disclosed. The airport operator stated that the development forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the airport’s role as a logistics and aviation hub.
Additional cargo-related developments at Clark International Airport include expanding operations by logistics companies FedEx and UPS, as well as the introduction of a new aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider. The airport handled 93,900 tonnes of cargo in 2025, an increase of 60.5% from 58,500 tonnes in 2024, while cargo flights increased 40% to 6,764 movements.
Consultant & Contractors (CON)
The Swedish Transport Administration has awarded engineering consultancy company Sweco a contract worth SEK440 million (USD 46.8 million) to provide planning and design services for a new railway connection to Göteborg Landvetter Airport. The contract runs from 2026 to 2030 and covers the planned rail section between Mölndal and the airport. Sweco’s responsibilities include environmental impact assessments, water-related technical documentation and permitting work.
The airport is Sweden’s second-busiest airport and serves as the main international gateway for Gothenburg and western Sweden. The rail link forms part of the planned Gothenburg–Borås railway, one of Sweden’s largest transport infrastructure projects.
The new railway is being designed for operating speeds of up to 250 km/h and is intended to improve connectivity between Gothenburg, Landvetter Airport and the wider region. Work under the consultancy contract has commenced.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, United States, is considering a series of contracts with American Airlines and consulting firms to support terminal expansion and airport innovation programmes. The airport board is scheduled to vote on a reimbursement agreement worth up to USD 197.2 million with American Airlines for the second phase of the Terminal C expansion project. The works include interior and exterior improvements, gate area upgrades, passenger hold rooms, operational support facilities, furniture and equipment. The board will also consider a terminal maintenance agreement through September 2033, under which American Airlines would assume expanded responsibility for maintaining jet bridges and baggage handling systems.
Separately, the airport is considering five innovation consulting contracts with a combined value of up to USD 15 million. The proposed five-year agreements would be awarded to AECOM, Parsons Transportation Group, Introba, Greater Than DD and Lodestone Innovation.
The contracts would support the airport’s Product Development and Innovation Department through strategic planning, design and innovation services. All agreements remain subject to approval by the board of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Aspen, Colorado, United States, has appointed Kiewit as construction manager at risk for a major airfield redevelopment programme scheduled for 2026 and 2027. Kiewit will oversee construction of the airport’s runway, taxiways, de-icing pad and the relocation of Owl Creek Road. Enabling works have begun in 2026 ahead of the main construction programme in 2027. Airport officials stated that a construction manager has not yet been selected for the separate terminal modernisation project, although terminal works are also expected to commence in 2027.
The contractor plans to reuse existing materials from earthworks, runway reconstruction and road relocation works to reduce costs and material consumption. Preparatory works this year are intended to reduce construction risks and support delivery of the main programme during the airport closure period in 2027.
Airport officials indicated that commercial flight schedules will remain unchanged even if runway works are completed ahead of schedule. The airfield redevelopment forms part of a broader modernisation programme intended to upgrade core airport infrastructure and improve long-term operational performance.
Road works linked to Singapore’s future Changi Airport Terminal 5 will begin in the third quarter of 2026 following the award of a major infrastructure contract. Singapore’s Land Transport Authority awarded a contract valued at SGD 757 million (USD 560 million) to a joint venture between CES_SDC and KTC Civil Engineering and Construction. The works include construction of flyovers, tunnels and underpasses together with widening of the Changi Airport Diversion Canal. The upgraded road network will provide direct access to Terminal 5 from the East Coast Parkway, Pan-Island Expressway and Xilin Avenue.
Singapore’s Changi Airport serves as the country's principal international airport and one of Asia’s largest passenger and cargo hubs. The airport currently operates four passenger terminals and three runways, with the longest runway measuring approximately 4,000 m. Terminal 5 forms part of the wider Changi East development area, which will accommodate future airport expansion.
The contract also includes construction of cycling paths along Xilin Avenue and Tanah Merah Coast Road, together with upgrades and extensions to existing pedestrian and cyclist connections. The road enhancement works form part of the Changi Southern Corridor programme and are scheduled for completion by 2034.
Perth Airport has appointed DXC Technology as master systems integrator for its AUD 5 billion (USD 3.3 billion) airport redevelopment programme, which will consolidate all commercial airline operations at a central terminal precinct by 2031. DXC Technology will be responsible for the design, integration, testing and commissioning of more than 70 information technology and operational systems. The scope includes passenger processing, baggage tracking and reconciliation, security screening integration, building management systems, digital wayfinding, public Wi-Fi and airport operational control systems.
The company will also oversee interoperability between systems used by airlines, ground handlers, retailers and government agencies. The technology programme forms part of Perth Airport’s wider redevelopment, which includes a new 3,000 m runway scheduled to open in 2029.
The airport’s expansion programme is expected to be completed by 2031. Construction of the planned Pullman Perth Airport hotel has not yet been awarded, with design work still underway.
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