Ahead of his participation at FTE Global 2024, Simon Gandy, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, The New Terminal One at JFK, explains the ambition to be among the world’s top five airport terminals.


Ahead of his participation at FTE Global 2024, Simon Gandy, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, The New Terminal One at JFK, explains the ambition to be among the world’s top five airport terminals.

Ahead of his participation at FTE Global 2024, Christopher Neal, Director of PDX Next Operations, Port of Portland, shares how PDX Next is reimagining facilities with innovative tech and new approaches.

San Francisco International Airport has launched the $2.6 billion Terminal 3 West Modernization project, with the expansion expected to open in fall 2027 and “create an extraordinary airport experience”.

Riyadh’s new King Salman International Airport has announced partnerships with four design and engineering companies as it enters a new phase of development and plans a unique travel experience.

Tampa International Airport – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has previewed an updated concept for the new Airside D, which is scheduled to open in 2028 with a premier CX.

Munich Airport is progressing rapidly in the development of its new pier at Terminal 1, with completion scheduled for the end of 2025, bringing “a significant enhancement in efficiency, service and comfort”.

Perth Airport and Qantas have announced an historic agreement, as part of which the airport will invest around $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a new parallel runway for a “seamless, world-class CX”.

Vienna Airport has started its €420 million terminal expansion. The development, to be complete in 2027, includes modern new retail and F&B, new lounges, and a state-of-the-art security checkpoint.

Katowice Airport has announced plans for its investment programme for 2024-2028. The biggest project planned is construction of a new central passenger terminal designed with functionality and flexibility.

Riga Airport has rebranded as RIX Riga Airport and announced it will start implementation of ambitious development plans, with construction of a new terminal and work on the creation of RIX Airport City.

Katowice Airport has announced plans for its investment programme for 2024-2028. The biggest project planned is construction of a new central passenger terminal designed with functionality and flexibility.

Riga Airport has rebranded as RIX Riga Airport and announced it will start implementation of ambitious development plans, with construction of a new terminal and work on the creation of RIX Airport City.

To ensure the seamless opening of The New Terminal One at New York JFK Airport in 2026, the terminal project design-build team has opened a new pre-production centre where all technology will be tested.

London Stansted has received planning permission to extend its terminal building, transforming the airport experience at every step of the journey from check-in on departure to immigration on arrival.

VINCI Airports has announced a £100 million five-year investment plan to increase Belfast International Airport’s operational efficiency, while improving passenger experience and environmental performance.

Changi Airport has commenced operations in the northern wing of Terminal 2 after three and a half years of engineering works.

In this deep-dive interview, Jill Fraser, Transformation Programme Delivery Director, shares how the next phase of the Manchester Airport Transformation Programme will “revolutionise the customer experience”.

The design for Poland’s new CPK Airport has been unveiled, illustrating the terminal, main railway station and public transport interchange. The concept is centred on “enhancing the experience of travel”.
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