en.Wedoany.com Reported - Miami International Airport (MIA) has launched the PS MIA luxury terminal, located in a redesigned and renovated building that once served as the regional headquarters of Pan American Airways. Travelers using this terminal will be paying annual members or "guests" who pay a one-time fee on a waiting list. MIA stated that the terminal allows passengers to "bypass the traditional airport experience through dedicated private facilities, streamlined security, and highly personalized end-to-end travel services." The airport added that the 34,000-square-foot (approximately 3,159 square meters) terminal features five private suites, a "social lounge designed for solo travelers and business passengers" called "Salon," and a central open-air courtyard. For boarding, passengers will pass through an on-site PS MIA Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, then be driven to their flight and board directly from the tarmac. PS currently operates luxury terminals at four airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, and Los Angeles International Airport, in addition to MIA.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) in New Zealand has opened a new NZ$40 million (approximately US$23 million) apron for cargo operations. CHC stated: "The new apron expands the airport's cargo handling capacity and flexibility, helping to meet the growing demands of cargo operators while allowing room for future growth." The airport added that the cargo apron will enable DHL to expand its operations. CHC also confirmed that FedEx will build a new facility adjacent to the apron.

Alaska Airlines has broken ground on a US$135 million hangar at Portland International Airport in Oregon. Alaska Airlines said the hangar will "add approximately 125,000 square feet (about 11,613 square meters) of space for indoor aircraft maintenance of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines' mainline fleets, along with 60,000 square feet (about 5,574 square meters) of offices, engine, mechanical, and sheet metal shops, and support areas." The airline noted that the new facility will allow maintenance technicians to work on up to three narrow-body aircraft or two wide-body aircraft simultaneously, enabling the airline to return grounded planes to service faster and relieve pressure on major maintenance facilities in Seattle and other hubs.

The African Development Bank Group (ADBG) has approved €156 million (approximately US$179 million) for a major expansion of Arua Airport (RUA) in northern Uganda. ADBG stated: "This funding will upgrade Arua Airport to international standards." RUA is currently served only by Ugandan regional carrier Eagle Air. ADBG noted: "Arua, about 450 kilometers (280 miles) from the capital Kampala, is a strategic gateway to Uganda's West Nile region and neighboring markets in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, limited domestic and international air travel facilities in the area have hindered its development." The project will include constructing a new 3.5-kilometer (11,480-foot) runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, new taxiways and aprons, a passenger terminal with an annual capacity of 700,000 passengers, and a cargo terminal. The project will also include a new control tower, access roads, and vehicle parking facilities. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) will oversee the project. UCAA Director General Fred Bamwesigye stated: "Arua Airport is currently the second busiest airport in the country after Entebbe International Airport and has significant growth potential. The airport will also serve as a diversion airport for Entebbe International Airport in emergencies."

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