Airport International Group, the operator of Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, is inviting expressions of interest from potential long-term commercial partners offering retail, food and beverage options for travelers.

Backed by Airport International Group’s airport enhancement plan focused on terminal expansion and the reconfiguration of commercial areas, Queen Alia International Airport is expected to increase its passenger capacity by 50%. The airport recorded its highest annual passenger traffic numbers in 2025.

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A passenger survey at Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 3 has found strong positive response to the terminal’s integration of art, architecture and retail, according to airport operator Fraport.

Around 87% of respondents rated Terminal 3 positively, saying it met their expectations for a modern, attractive airport terminal. The building’s design, the quality of the experience and its atmosphere were the most frequently cited successful elements, with design and ambiance also rated as important factors in respondents’ evaluation of shops and dining options.

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The Port of Seattle Commission has authorized initial funding for the next major modernization project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) – the S Concourse Evolution – with major construction scheduled to start in 2027.

The estimated US$2.5bn renovation, part of the airport’s US$5.5bn Upgrade SEA capital improvement program, will transform the concourse’s 1973 facility, which primarily serves international travelers. The Commission authorization covers US$1.1bn to fund the project into 2029, with remaining costs to be presented to commissioners at a later date.

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The Australian government has approved Sydney Airport’s Master Plan 2045, setting out the airport’s long-term growth strategy for the next two decades.

The airport said the plan supports efforts to meet future demand, strengthen Australia’s global connectivity and drive economic growth across New South Wales.

The masterplan forecasts that Sydney Airport will handle more than 72 million passengers annually by 2045, comprising 36.4 million international passengers and 36.2 million domestic and regional passengers.

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The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority has completed Project Gateway, a multi-year terminal expansion and renovation at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), marking the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community leaders, project partners and elected officials.

Named for the airport’s role as the region’s gateway, the project is a comprehensive modernization effort that began following FWA’s milestone of 10 consecutive years of passenger growth. It includes several infrastructure improvements across the airport campus: a parking lot rehabilitation project, a rental car return lot canopy expansion and renewable solar energy project, east and west terminal apron improvements, and the terminal expansion and renovation itself.

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The North Platte Airport Authority held an official opening for the new US$29.6m passenger terminal at North Platte Regional Airport on August 10 attended by local, state and federal leaders.

Serving a 15-county service area, the new terminal is installed with bridge boarding, updated restrooms, natural light and food options. It also features modern, energy-efficient building systems, a mass timber structure and cross-laminated timber roofing, leading to reduced embodied carbon compared to steel construction.

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Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), together with several arts and cultural organizations, has launched the HKIA Arts and Culture Festival 2026, running simultaneously across Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) for the first time.

Under the theme ‘Resonance of Two Cities – Hong Kong and Shanghai’, the festival combines a three-month arts exhibition with a series of stage performances celebrating the cultural identities of both cities.

The opening ceremony featured a new arrangement of the song The Bund, performed by Hong Kong singer Joey Tang alongside the In-heritage Philharmonic from Hong Kong and Music Bund City Band from Shanghai, with performers sharing insights into the musical and cultural exchange behind the collaboration.

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The Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement on key terms that will support more flights, international lounge upgrades, check-in enhancements and delivery of the airport’s third runway. Final agreements are expected to be executed in the coming months.

The deal will help support Melbourne Airport’s A$4.5bn (US$3.1bn) international terminal expansion program, including five additional widebody gates, and includes a 15-year commitment from Qantas backing the airport’s third runway, scheduled to open in 2031.

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Changi Airport Group (CAG) has completed construction of its first satellite gate, a standalone remote boarding and disembarkation facility designed to improve the passenger experience for flights assigned to remote aircraft parking stands. Use of the gate for selected flights is set to begin by August 2026, with operational readiness preparations currently underway.

Located in the airfield, the satellite gate is equipped with two aerobridges, offering a fully sheltered, all-weather walkway for boarding and disembarkation.

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Perth Airport has unveiled a refreshed T1 International retail and hospitality precinct, timed ahead of the winter school holiday period, when international travel volumes are expected to reach over 50,000 travelers on peak days.

The refresh has introduced 14 new and revitalized outlets across the terminal, expanding the mix of dining, shopping, local produce, travel essentials and premium experiences available to passengers. The project brought together global retail operators and local brands, with partners including Avolta, Lagardère AWPL, Delaware North, SSP, WHSmith and Smarte Carte.

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