London Heathrow Airport has submitted its proposals for a brand-new terminal ‘T5X’, the expansion of Terminal 2 and three new satellite terminals – as well as a 100% privately financed third runway.

Investment proposal

The £49bn investment consists of three main elements: £21bn (US$27bn) for the new runway and airfield infrastructure (up from £14bn in 2018 due to construction inflation); £12bn (US$16bn) for new terminal and stand capacity – the brand new T5X; and £15bn (US$20bn) to modernize the current airport by expanding Terminal 2 and ultimately closing Terminal 3.

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In preparation for growth in air traffic, Kansai Airports has announced that it will renovate the domestic area of Kansai International Airport (KIX) Terminal 2 (T2).

Scope of renovation

The renovation is scheduled to begin in August 2025 and end in spring 2026. The airport will install 10 self-bag drop units and three 20m smart security lanes, as well as renewing waiting and commercial areas and expanding the boarding area by approximately 20%.

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JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F Kennedy International Airport, has begun piloting what it states is the world’s first mobility cart tracking solution, developed to improve the passenger experience. T4’s complimentary mobility cart service will now have real-time tracking, pickup locations and support.

How it works

The new solution, developed in collaboration with JFKIAT’s partners at micro-location leader Volan Technology and AI crowd management analytics expert Beonic, offers real-time tracking of passenger carts, enabling travelers to view exact cart locations and estimated wait times.

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Brisbane Airport has awarded its International Travel Essentials retail contract to Lagardère AWPL following an RFP process.

Updated retail offerings

The retail offering will include five refreshed Relay concepts over three levels in the International Terminal and a new flagship concept for the Lagardère Travel Retail-owned Relay brand.

The traditional news, books and convenience model will evolve into a one-stop destination for every traveler’s needs, including an ‘ultra-fresh grab-and-go range’, travel accessories and technology, a candy bar showcasing international candy brands, and a broad range of well-being and health brands.

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Aziz Akhannouch, Morocco’s Head of Government, has signed a memorandum of understanding between the government and the National Airports Authority (ONDA) for an investment of 38 billion dirham (US$10.3bn) over the next five years.

Allocating investment funds

Under this MOU, which was signed in Rabat, airport capacity will be expanded in Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez, with a new hub terminal and runway constructed at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, at a cost of 25 billion dirham (US$2.8bn).

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UK Aviation Minister Mike Kane has announced the 17 UK companies that will share the £63m (US$85m) Advanced Fuels Fund to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and support 1,400 jobs in the UK.

Britain’s green aviation market

According to the minister, low-carbon fuel production could add up to £5bn (US$7bn) to the economy by 2050. The investment is intended to secure Britain’s position as the global leader in the green aviation market and provide the clean fuel to realize sustainable growth in the aviation sector.

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The New Terminal One at New York John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport has closed its US$1.367bn Green Bond issuance.

Proceeds from the Series 2025 bonds will be used to finance the remainder of the anticipated costs relating to The New Terminal One’s Phase A, opening in 2026. The latest bond issuance follows the terminal’s historic US$2.55bn Green Bond issuance in 2024 – the largest ever municipal bond financing for an airport project.

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Newcastle Airport in the northeast of the UK has published its masterplan for consultation, outlining its 15-year vision to strengthen its role as a gateway, while continuing to drive growth, investment, employment and inbound tourism in the region. According to the plan, the airport says it could see passenger numbers rise to nine million by 2040.

Economic benefits

The key economic benefits of the masterplan include: contributing £1.9bn (US$2.6bn) in gross value added (GVA) to the Northeast economy, rising from £1bn (US$1.3bn) in 2023; employing 5,000 staff on the airport site; supporting 32,000 jobs through its supply chain, up from 17,000 in 2023; and partnering with 500 suppliers.

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Fraport Twin Star Airport Management has inaugurated an outdoor gate zone at Burgas Airport in Bulgaria. It is the second fully equipped open-air gate area in Europe, alongside the Gate Garden at Varna Airport.

Outdoor gate investment

The new outdoor gate zone at Burgas Airport covers 2,200m2, representing a 40% increase in total gate-area space at the airport. With the initial opening of two operational gates, the airport’s departure capacity has already expanded by nearly 20%.

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will establish a S$200m (US$155m) OneAviation Manpower Fund to support initiatives to better attract, develop and retain the OneAviation workforce. This investment is part of the S$1bn (US$780m) announced in March 2025 to catalyze action and partnership in four areas of Connectivity, Infrastructure, Technology and Manpower over the next five years.

Aviation Jobs Transformation Report

This announcement comes as the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) have jointly published a jobs transformation report for the Singapore aviation sector, to take stock of its current workforce, identify future trends and develop programs to help Singaporeans seize future opportunities in the sector, which is expected to grow robustly over the next few decades, including the opening of Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 5 in the mid-2030s.

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