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DIGEST FROM ISSUE NR. 1267, PUBLISHED ON 27 APRIL 2026
Airport Development (DEV)
Europe
LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg Airport has unveiled a long-term master plan outlining terminal expansions and airside upgrades to accommodate projected growth through 2050. The plan, presented by the government, includes the extension and modernisation of Terminals A and B, apron expansion, and taxiway reconfiguration at the airport, which is operated by lux-Airport, a state-owned company. Passenger traffic is forecast to reach 10.6 million annually by 2050, with flight movements expected to increase by 42% compared to 2025 levels.
Planned works include six additional boarding gates at Terminal B by 2028, a centralised security checkpoint and upgraded check-in systems at Terminal A, and a new baggage handling system in a later phase. Additional infrastructure includes a covered tram-terminal connection, expanded aircraft parking, a business aviation centre, VIP facilities, and upgraded cargo areas.
The seven-year investment programme to 2032 exceeds EUR 1 billion (USD 1.08 billion), with more than EUR 200 million (USD 216 million) funded by the government and the remainder by lux-Airport.
ITALY
Turin’s Turin Airport (Piedmont) has received final approval from Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC for its infrastructure development master plan through 2032. The plan enables airport operator SAGAT, which manages the facility, to implement a EUR 114 million (USD 123 million) investment programme, averaging around EUR 10 million annually. The programme updates earlier development plans in response to recent passenger growth, particularly in the low-cost segment, and is intended to improve operational efficiency, flexibility and capacity.
Planned works include phased expansion of the passenger terminal, optimisation of existing spaces, development of airside and landside buildings, expansion of parking facilities and upgrades to flight infrastructure. The programme also includes technological and regulatory upgrades, alongside energy-related measures such as photovoltaic expansion and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with implementation aligned to projected traffic growth through 2032.
Rimini’s Federico Fellini International Airport (Emilia-Romagna) has outlined a EUR 200 million phased redevelopment programme. The programme includes refurbishment of the passenger terminal, expansion of parking facilities, development of commercial areas and improved surface access. Plans feature redesigned arrivals and departures areas, a food court, offices, a service building connection bridge and a multi-storey car park with approximately 1,500 spaces. The wider scheme includes an airport district concept with rooftop green space, sports areas, event facilities and a new Metromare transport stop linking Rimini and Riccione. The design has been developed by Progetto CMR, an Italian architecture firm.
The airport handled approximately 417,000 passengers in 2025 and expects more than 600,000 in 2026, with the operator AIRiminum targeting around 1.26 million passengers by 2028 and 3 million by 2035. The project is subject to approval by ENAC, Italy’s civil aviation authority, with construction expected to begin in 2029 and completion around 2033.
Russia & C.I.S.
RUSSIA
Chelyabinsk’s Kurçatov Airport (Chelyabinsk Oblast) is preparing a second phase of terminal expansion including a new international sector. The project will involve the design of an extension to the existing terminal complex, forming a dedicated international section to accommodate foreign flights. The development is being advanced by Novaport Holding, a Russian airport operator, which confirmed that design work is expected to begin in the near term following discussions with regional authorities.
Kurçatov Airport handled approximately 2.16 million passengers in 2025. The planned expansion forms part of broader development of the airport, although detailed specifications, timelines and investment values have not been disclosed.
Discussions also covered modernisation of Magnitogorsk Airport and continued support for regional and international routes, including services to Minsk and major domestic destinations such as Moscow.
North America
UNITED STATES
Vero Beach Regional Airport (Florida) is the subject of a redevelopment proposal that includes construction of a new passenger terminal and expanded parking facilities. The unsolicited plan, submitted by Diversified Realty Acquisitions, proposes a 1,858 m² (20,000 sq ft) terminal building and parking for approximately 900 vehicles on about 10.9 hectares (27 acres) of airport land. The project is estimated to cost around USD 20 million and would be privately financed, with the developer leasing the facilities back to the city until costs are recovered.
The proposal follows increased flight activity at the airport, where existing terminal facilities are described as constrained. Under the plan, the airport would continue to collect airline and concession revenues while sharing a portion with the developer, with ownership of the assets transferring to the airport after repayment.
City and airport officials have raised concerns regarding financial risk if airline services change, as well as regulatory constraints related to the potential sale of grant-funded hangar assets. The proposal is scheduled for further review by local authorities.
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (Mississippi) is planning a runway extension project to improve operational flexibility and accommodate larger aircraft. The project will extend the airport’s secondary runway from just under 1,525 metres (5,000 feet) to approximately 1,980 metres (6,500 feet), allowing it to support commercial aircraft operations in addition to its current use by general aviation and smaller military aircraft. The works are currently in the tendering phase, with construction expected to take around 24 months once underway.
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is located in Gulfport and serves the Mississippi Gulf Coast region, providing domestic passenger services and supporting military and general aviation activity. The airport features multiple runways, with the primary runway capable of handling larger commercial aircraft.
The extension is intended to provide redundancy in the event of disruptions on the main runway, reducing the need for flight diversions and improving overall reliability of operations.
Chattanooga Airport (Tennessee) has approved funding to design a new terminal expansion as passenger growth continues at the facility. The airport’s board has allocated more than USD 800,000 for design work, with approximately 90% funded by the federal government. The proposed project would add around 1,670 m² (18,000 ft²) to the terminal, include 420 m² (4,500 ft²) of office space, and increase the number of gates from eight to 10, with potential for further expansion. The plans also include the demolition of two hangars dating back around 80 years.
The development follows a USD 28 million terminal expansion completed in 2024, which added 2,415 m² (26,000 ft²), two gates, and upgraded 3,345 m² (36,000 ft²) of existing concourse space. Chattanooga Airport recorded 632,400 boardings in 2025, a 14% increase on the previous record, and reported more than 53,000 passengers in March 2026.
Additional infrastructure projects include a USD 35 million parking garage providing 1,600 spaces, scheduled for completion in early 2027.
Latin America & The Caribbean
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government has shifted to a USD 30 million phased upgrade programme for Howard Hamilton International Airport, abandoning plans for a large-scale privately funded redevelopment. The decision replaces a proposed half-billion-dollar public-private partnership after the procurement process failed to secure a suitable developer. The government will instead retain full ownership of the project, aiming to keep aviation revenues within the country and adopt a more financially controlled approach.
The revised programme focuses on targeted improvements to address congestion and operational inefficiencies. Planned works include a new arrivals hall of approximately 2,800–3,700 m² (30,000–40,000 square feet), conversion of the existing terminal into a departures-only facility, and expansion of apron and taxiway infrastructure to accommodate increased aircraft movements.
Located on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands (United Kingdom Overseas Territory), the airport serves as the territory’s primary international gateway, supporting a tourism-driven economy with connections to North America and the Caribbean. The facility features a single runway of approximately 2,800 metres and handles both narrowbody and limited widebody operations, with passenger growth placing increasing pressure on terminal capacity.
The government stated that the phased approach allows greater control over costs and delivery while providing immediate operational improvements, with further upgrades expected as demand continues to grow.
EL SALVADOR
El Salvador’s planned Pacific Airport (La Unión) has reached 85% completion of earthworks as part of its initial construction phase. The Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA) confirmed that land preparation works, including levelling and compaction for the runway and core infrastructure, are nearing completion. The first phase of the airport is designed to handle 365,000 passengers annually, with capacity for 2,000 flights and a runway of 2,400 metres.
Future phases are expected to expand capacity to up to 5 million passengers and 40,000 aircraft movements per year. The project also includes a digital control tower and additional terminal infrastructure, supported by approved financing for specific construction elements.
Separately, CEPA announced that runway rehabilitation works will begin shortly at Ilopango International Airport, which has seen increased business aviation activity. Both projects form part of wider efforts to expand the country’s aviation infrastructure and improve regional connectivity as of 12 April 2026.
COLOMBIA
Aeropuerto del Café (Caldas) has entered construction following the signing of the official start-of-works agreement by the Ministry of Transport. The first phase of the project, located in Palestina, includes construction of the runway, apron and taxiways, with an investment of COP 634,275 million (approximately USD 160 million) and an execution period of 46 months. Technical, legal and financial supervision has been established to monitor delivery.
The project is overseen by the Aeropuerto del Café association and supported by multiple public entities, with parallel development of access roads underway. Construction is expected to generate approximately 2,987 direct jobs.
The airport forms part of Colombia’s wider airport infrastructure programme, which includes a total planned investment of COP 7.07 trillion (approximately USD 1.78 billion) between 2022 and 2026.
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Africa
TOGO
Lomé’s Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport is planning expansion as passenger traffic approaches the capacity of its existing terminal. The airport, operated by Société Aéroportuaire de Lomé-Tokoin, handles approximately 1.6 million passengers annually, close to the terminal’s design capacity of 2 million passengers per year. Traffic has doubled over the past five years, supported by operations from ASKY Airlines, a Lomé-based carrier with a regional network.
Airport authorities are considering infrastructure expansion, including the enlargement of the current terminal and the construction of a new terminal to accommodate future demand. A 165-room DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is also planned to serve passengers.
Over the longer term, the airport aims to increase capacity to handle up to 5 million passengers by 2045, requiring further development of facilities and infrastructure.
GABON
Gabon is progressing preparatory steps for a proposed new airport for Libreville at Andeme following discussions with the International Civil Aviation Organization in April 2026. The meeting involved the Agence Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ANAC), Gabon’s civil aviation authority, and the West and Central Africa (WACAF) regional office of ICAO. Discussions focused on requirements to initiate the project, including establishing a memorandum of understanding between the Gabonese government and ICAO, alongside preparation of a feasibility study and master plan.
ICAO representatives indicated further coordination with the consultancy responsible for the feasibility study, while a follow-up meeting involving the Ministry of Transport and project stakeholders was proposed. Capacity-building support, including cybersecurity training, was also discussed.
The proposed Andeme Airport is planned in the Komo-Mondah area north of Libreville, approximately 50 km from the existing Léon-Mba International Airport. The project is intended as a new international gateway for the capital region, with available plans indicating a runway of around 3,300 metres and a passenger terminal of approximately 19,000 m², designed to handle around 3.75 million passengers annually.
Separate project descriptions indicate a broader development footprint with supporting infrastructure such as parking facilities and auxiliary buildings, although final specifications remain subject to ongoing feasibility and master planning work.
NAMIBIA
Hosea Kutako International Airport (Khomas Region) is planned for expansion with a new passenger terminal as part of a wider aviation infrastructure programme led by Namibia Airports Company. Preliminary cost estimates range between NAD 4 billion and NAD 5 billion (approximately USD 210–260 million), with the project currently at feasibility study stage. Ongoing assessments are expected to determine the final scope, investment structure and implementation timeline, with completion targeted by 2030. The development includes construction of a new terminal, described as a third terminal, alongside upgrades to air navigation systems.
Passenger growth projections indicate that existing facilities may reach capacity limits by 2029 or 2030, prompting the need for expansion. The project is also intended to support growth in passenger and cargo traffic, with the government assessing potential public-private partnership options to support financing.
Hosea Kutako International Airport, located near Windhoek, is Namibia’s primary international gateway and accounted for 78.4% of total passenger traffic as of February, ahead of Walvis Bay and Eros Airports. The expansion plans were reaffirmed by the Ministry of Works and Transport during Aviation Week Africa 2026, where aviation infrastructure development was highlighted within national transport strategy.
Middle east
SYRIA
Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements to develop Aleppo International Airport and establish a new low-cost airline based in Syria. The airport project involves the development and operation of both existing and planned facilities at Aleppo International Airport through a partnership between the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, the country’s aviation regulator, and Elaf Investment Fund, a Saudi investment entity. The scope includes upgrading the current infrastructure and delivering a new airport facility.
A second agreement covers the creation of “Flynas Syria”, a low-cost carrier to be established as a joint venture between the Syrian authority, holding 51%, and Flynas, a Saudi low-cost airline, with 49%. The airline is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
The agreements also include plans to resume direct flights between Riyadh and Damascus from 19 April 2026, alongside broader measures to expand air services and capacity within Syria’s aviation sector.
Construction is advancing on a second terminal at Damascus International Airport under a multi-phase expansion programme. The project forms part of an agreement between the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, the national aviation authority, and a consortium led by UCC Holding, a Qatar-based construction company, with participation from Cengiz Construction and Kalyon of Türkiye and Assets Investments from the United States. Initial works, including demolition of the former Hajj terminal and key infrastructure preparation, have been completed.
The new terminal is expected to open soon, alongside development of parking areas exceeding 20,000 m², enabling transfer of operations from the existing terminal, which will then be rehabilitated. Further plans include the construction of a third terminal as part of a wider airport redevelopment.
The overall project, valued at USD 4 billion, is designed to increase airport capacity to approximately 31 million passengers annually upon completion of all phases.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has tendered consultancy work for a metro line linking Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. The Roads and Transport Authority has invited proposals to study and design the Airport Express Line, a planned 55 km route connecting Dubai International Airport in Al Garhoud with Al Maktoum International Airport in Jebel Ali. The line is expected to include five stations offering facilities such as remote check-in, baggage handling and security screening, with submissions due by June 2026.
The alignment will extend from the Red Line at Dubai International Airport through Al Jaddaf and along Al Khail Road to Jumeirah Village Circle, before continuing to Al Maktoum International Airport. Two spur lines are proposed, linking Jumeirah Village Circle to the Emirates Golf Club and Business Bay, respectively. The route broadly corresponds to the corridor of the Etihad Rail high-speed railway, which is under construction and scheduled for completion by 2030.
The project forms part of wider metro expansion plans, including the Route 2020 extension towards Al Maktoum International Airport and other planned lines such as the Gold, Purple and Pink lines. The authority is also updating its rail masterplan to align with Dubai’s 2040 urban development framework.
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Asia Pacific
INDIA
Cidco has appointed a joint venture of RITES and Creative Group to study the feasibility of a third runway at Navi Mumbai International Airport (Maharashtra). The study is being led by Cidco, a Maharashtra state-owned planning and development authority responsible for infrastructure and urban development in the Navi Mumbai area. The six-month techno-commercial assessment will evaluate the technical, operational, environmental and financial viability of adding further runway capacity as demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region grows.
Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed as a greenfield airport within a dual-airport system with Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The project covers about 1,160 hectares and is planned to handle 90 million passengers a year and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo annually at full build-out, with two parallel runways and four terminals to be delivered in phases. The airport currently operates with a single runway, while the second runway is planned as part of a later development phase, expected to be delivered around the end of the decade.
Cidco said combined demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region could reach about 150 million passengers annually by 2040 and around 240 million by 2047 to 2050. The third-runway study will examine whether further expansion at Navi Mumbai should form part of the region’s long-term aviation capacity strategy.
VIETNAM
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed adding two new airports to the national airport plan for 2021–2030, with a vision to 2050. The revised plan includes studying new airports at Mang Den and Van Phong, as well as upgrading Quang Tri Airport from ICAO category 4C to 4E. The proposal assesses location, airspace design, demand forecasts, technical feasibility and land use requirements, with preparation of the revised plan expected to take around three months.
Mang Den Airport (Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam) is planned as a 4C facility with an estimated cost of VND 4,933 billion (approximately USD 195 million) on a site of about 350 hectares. Van Phong Airport (Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam) is planned as a 4E airport with an estimated cost of VND 9,214 billion (approximately USD 365 million) and a site of about 497 hectares.
Total investment required for Vietnam’s airport system development to 2030 has been estimated at VND 499,619 billion (approximately USD 19.7 billion), to be funded through a combination of public and private sources.
P.R.C.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (Jiangsu) has submitted the pre-feasibility study for its third-phase expansion, including plans for a third runway and a new terminal. The project, awaiting approval from the National Development and Reform Commission, includes construction of a 3,200 m by 45 m runway, a Terminal 3 complex with integrated transport facilities, expanded cargo capacity of up to 280,000 tonnes, maintenance hangars and a new international cargo area. The development will also integrate rail and metro links directly with the terminal to improve multimodal connectivity.
The airport serves as a key hub within the Yangtze River Delta and Jiangsu’s primary aviation gateway, with cargo throughput reaching 477,000 tonnes in 2025 and continuing to grow in 2026, and the expansion is intended to strengthen its role in regional logistics, passenger connectivity and broader economic development.
Consultant & Contractors (CON)
AGS Airports, a United Kingdom-based airport operator, has appointed design partners for upgrades at Glasgow Airport and Southampton Airport (United Kingdom). WSP, a global professional services and engineering firm, has been selected as lead development designer for Southampton Airport, providing architectural and engineering services including structural, fire safety and ventilation design. For Glasgow Airport, WSP will work alongside Pascall + Watson, an international architectural practice specialising in aviation, to deliver terminal design works under the programme.
The appointments form part of AGS Airports’ GBP 350 million (approximately USD 437 million) capital programme covering its airports in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton. Planned works include modernisation of Glasgow’s main terminal, upgrades to Southampton’s terminal facilities, retail changes at Aberdeen Airport, and airfield infrastructure improvements across all three airports.
The programme also includes measures linked to reducing direct emissions by 2035. The design phase follows a competitive procurement process and represents the next stage of project development, with detailed layouts, passenger flow and operational requirements to be defined during this phase as of 13 April 2026. #1267.CON1
Aberdeen International Airport (United Kingdom) has appointed Portland Design, a UK-based design consultancy, to support a retail and food and beverage transformation programme valued at over GBP 2.5 million (USD 3.1 million). The project will involve the refurbishment or redevelopment of most retail and food and beverage units within the terminal over a 16-month period, guided by newly developed Retail Design Guidelines prepared following a competitive tender process. These guidelines will inform future commercial layouts, passenger flow and service areas across the terminal estate.
The programme forms part of AGS Airports’ long-term strategy across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, with the Aberdeen project focusing on upgrading commercial facilities within the existing terminal infrastructure.
Gensler has extended its retail design partnership with Manchester Airports Group (United Kingdom) to cover multiple UK airports under a new five-year agreement. The contract builds on ongoing work at London Stansted Airport and will expand to include Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport, with services covering retail planning, design and delivery across terminal environments.
The partnership supports broader terminal development programmes, including Manchester Airport’s GBP 1.3 billion (USD 1.76 billion) modernisation, with a focus on aligning retail layouts with passenger flow and operational requirements.
Čáslav Military Airport (Czech Republic) will undergo a EUR 220 million (approximately USD 240 million) modernisation led by HOCHTIEF Infrastructure. The project involves full reconstruction of the runway, replacement of the airfield lighting system and upgrades to associated operational infrastructure. The works are required as the runway has not undergone comprehensive reconstruction for several decades, with only partial maintenance previously carried out.
Construction will be undertaken during a planned airport closure from April 2026 until late 2028. The modernisation is intended to support the continued operation of the aviation infrastructure used by the Czech Armed Forces and NATO.
Čáslav Military Airport serves as a principal base for the Czech Air Force and supports military aviation operations within NATO’s regional framework.
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny, the Polish state-owned company developing a new airport between Warsaw and Łódź (Poland), has selected a consortium to act as General Contract Engineer. The winning bid was submitted by a consortium led by Hill International, together with Egis Poland and related entities, with a contract value of PLN 1,585,136,163.58 (approximately EUR 374 million / USD 405 million). The tender attracted five consortia of Polish and international firms, with bids evaluated on price (50%), staff experience (20%), methodology (20%), and organisational approach (10%).
The selected consortium will provide project management services across the full airport construction process, including planning, scheduling, contract integration, and supervision of works. Responsibilities also include coordination with the future Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer consultant and participation in certification processes under the BREEAM environmental assessment system.
The new airport forms part of the Port Polska programme, a national transport initiative integrating air, rail, and road infrastructure. The facility is scheduled to open in 2032 with an initial capacity of 34 to 44 million passengers annually, with provisions for future expansion based on demand.
Warwick’s T.F. Green International Airport (Rhode Island, United States) has appointed Haynes Group, a US-based construction management firm, as construction manager for a USD 64 million terminal modernisation project. The project covers approximately 14,900 m² (160,000 square feet) and will be delivered in multiple phases while the terminal remains operational. Works include upgrades to the terminal building, baggage concourse and claim areas, ticketing, mezzanine and food and beverage facilities.
Planned improvements also include new lighting systems, interior fittings, passenger seating, gate infrastructure and installation of a water feature within the central atrium, alongside broader refurbishment of passenger-facing spaces.
Ingeniería Estrella has been awarded a contract to rehabilitate the main runway at Las Américas International Airport (Dominican Republic). The project has been commissioned by Aerodom, part of VINCI Airports, a global airport concessionaire, with investment exceeding USD 20 million. Works include milling, repaving and pavement upgrades, alongside updated technical designs and quality controls, with the aim of extending the runway’s lifespan by at least 15 years.
Construction is scheduled from April to August 2026, with operations temporarily shifted to taxiway “Juliet”, configured as an alternate runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft. Full operations on the main runway are expected to resume in September 2026, after which the alternate runway will revert to taxiway use.
The works form part of a wider expansion programme at the airport, including construction of a new terminal to accommodate an additional four million passengers, with total investment exceeding USD 350 million and completion targeted for the second half of 2028.
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