en.Wedoany.com Reported - Sun Group and Changi Airports International have further deepened their strategic partnership to jointly advance the development and operation of airports across multiple locations in Vietnam. Building on their existing collaboration at Phu Quoc International Airport, the parties have signed a framework agreement to expand into all phases including airport master planning, design optimization, construction consulting, pre-operational preparation, operations, and maintenance, while also developing aviation services for Sun Group's airport portfolio. Sun Group currently invests in and operates Van Don International Airport, Phu Quoc International Airport, and the under-construction Phan Thiet Civil Airport.
The Airports Authority of India has inaugurated a new terminal at Jodhpur Airport. Costing INR 4.8 billion (approximately USD 50.3 million), the terminal covers an area of 23,342 square meters (251,251 square feet), designed to handle 1,500 passengers per hour during peak times, with an annual passenger capacity of 2 million. Facilities include 20 check-in counters, 6 boarding bridges, advanced baggage handling and security systems, and an apron capable of parking 11 Airbus A321 aircraft and 1 ATR 72 turboprop. The inauguration coincides with the launch of the next phase of India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme, which plans to invest approximately INR 290 billion over the next decade to expand regional aviation infrastructure, add 100 new airports, and support regional air services.
Leviatan Design has secured the design contract for the first phase expansion of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. The contract is valued at approximately USD 23 million and covers the design of a new 176,000-square-meter passenger terminal. The expansion project aims to meet an estimated annual passenger throughput of 30 million by 2040, with plans including at least 48 aircraft parking stands, 20 passenger boarding bridges, new taxiways, a modern baggage handling system, and supporting road and rail connections. The design phase is scheduled to last two years.
Auckland Airport has released its final master plan, outlining the expansion pathway for New Zealand's largest gateway airport through the late 2040s. The plan forecasts passenger throughput doubling from the current nearly 19 million to approximately 38 million. Key initiatives include building a single terminal combining domestic and international functions, strengthening regional operations, integrating cargo zones, optimizing ground transport connections, and constructing infrastructure adaptable to future aviation technologies and low-emission transport. The airport stated that initial capacity growth will be driven through operational optimization, technology upgrades, and more efficient use of existing airfield areas.
Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica has launched the first phase expansion of its northern terminal, focusing on enhancing departure capacity and optimizing passenger processing. Part of the airport's 2023-2042 master development plan, the project will add and renovate a total of 2,430 square meters, with a focus on expanding security and immigration facilities, and reserving space for future technologies such as automated e-gates. The expansion aims to alleviate peak-hour congestion, improve passenger flow, and support continued air traffic growth.
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen has completed its financial restructuring approximately six months ahead of schedule, marking a return to profitability for the operator of Leipzig/Halle Airport and Dresden Airport. Originally slated for completion by the end of 2026, the restructuring was formally finalized on July 3, following approval from financing partners and final verification by KPMG. The company stated that its focus will shift from restructuring to transformation, targeting new growth opportunities, commercial development, and the long-term competitiveness of its airport portfolio. Plans under consideration include building a new small terminal in Dresden and implementing more efficient passenger and baggage handling processes.
