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Post-crisis growth in Japan
Post tsunami and nuclear crisis, the travel and tourism sector in Japan will witness steady growth. Timetric – a leading provider of online data, analysis and advisory services on key growth economies and sectors – provides an overview of the new economical structure and current market trends.
A royal affair at Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport
Opening its doors in March 2013, Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport, designed by Foster + Partners, is billed to become the premium hub in the Levant region. Ross Davies speaks with project architect Jonathan Parr about the factors behind its construction and design in light of the prevailing trend of socially responsible and regionally apt airport architecture.
Malaysia plays its ACE
In March 2014, the 13th Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition will kick off in Kuala Lumpur, with leading industry figures meeting to share knowledge and shape the future of the airport city and aerotropolis concept.
ATC Global moves to China for 2014
As the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind, ATC Global has set the standard for air traffic management events worldwide. Having previously attracted over 5,500 industry professionals from 116 countries, the 24th year of the event will see it move to China, the fastest growing aviation market in the world.
A better tomorrow: the continuing rise of duty free
Middle East passenger numbers are on the rise, and fast. But how is the duty-free industry coping with the huge growth across the region? Elly Earls meets MEADFA’s Sean Staunton to find out.
Manchester Airports Group uses spatial analysis to help manage 25-year growth plan
GIS technology improves decision-making about assets
A bigger vision ahead at Jomo Kenyatta International Aiport
After a fire tore through the arrivals terminal of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in August, causing huge structural damage and forcing the temporary suspension of operations, many would simply see a pile of rubble and ash; JKIA’s operators however saw an opportunity. With normality restored following extensive renovation work, Kenya Airports Authority outlines the lessons learned from the blaze, the improvements made and the plans for the future.
Make airports greener
Initiated by Groningen Airport Eelde, the Green Sustainable Airports (GSA) project is searching for sustainable solutions to reduce the impact of airport operations on the environment. Seven airports from six countries are involved, together with regional authorities and a number of knowledge institutes, with the aspiration of becoming front-runners in terms of sustainability. The project is partly funded by the European North Sea Region Interreg IVB Programme.
American revolution: the NextGen system
Despite being beset by delays, the US Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is on course to revolutionise the nation’s airspace system over the next decade. James Lawson talks to Dan Elwell of trade association Airlines for America about the challenge of integrating new and existing navigation and surveillance technologies.
Routes Asia 2014 returns to Malaysia
Routes Asia will return to Malaysia for the fifth time in 2014 with the event taking place in Kuching, the capital of the state of Sarawak. We find out more about the host city and what the event promises for delegates.