Airfield Construction News
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Orlando International Airport Terminal C Receives $61.9 Million in FAA Funding
The FAA has awarded $148.3mn to 73 airport infrastructure projects, including $61.9mn for Orlando International Airport to expand Terminal C…
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New Rapid Exit Taxiway Opens at London Gatwick
London Gatwick (LGW) and PJ Hegarty have brought the airport's new Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET) into operation.
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Manchester Airport Achieves New Milestones in Transformation Programme
Manchester Airport has completed work to redesign the airfield and installed steelwork for a new pier as part of its ongoing transformation.
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US: $110 Million to Improve Safety and Efficiency at 71 Airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded an additional 110 million USD in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 71 airports.…
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London Gatwick Proposes Changes to Northern Runway Plan
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) has proposed three project changes to its Northern Runway plan to further reduce its environmental impact.
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Lithuania: HISK Secures Construction Contract for KUN Apron Expansion
HISK has entered into an agreement with Lithuanian Airports to oversee the expansion of Kaunas Airport’s (KUN) northern apron.
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Denver International Airport Cuts Ribbon on Taxiway EE Safety Project
Denver International Airport (DEN) has cut the ribbon on Taxiway EE, marking the completion of the largest FAA-funded safety project.
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Raleigh-Durham Gains FAA Approval to Replace Primary Runway
The FAA has granted authorisation for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to replace its primary runway, 5L/23R.
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DFW Commences Rehabilitation Work on Runway 17R/35L
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has commenced work on Runway 17R/35L as part of its airfield improvement programme.
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Concept Design for Poland's New CPK Airport Unveiled
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has unveiled the concept design for Poland's CPK airport, which is to be built 37km west of Warsaw.
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London Gatwick to Submit Planning Application for Northern Runway
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is preparing a planning application to put its Northern Runway into regular use, for departures.
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CLT Starts Construction on Fourth Parallel Runway
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has broken ground on its fourth parallel runway as part of its Destination CLT portfolio.
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London Stansted Airport Completes Runway Resurfacing
London Stansted Airport (STN) has completed its runway resurfacing project two weeks earlier than originally scheduled.
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Massport to Rehabilitate Runway 15R-33L at Boston Logan International Airport
Massport has announced plans to rehabilitate and improve safety on Runway 15R-33L at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) this summer.
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Brazil: VINCI Commences Expansion and Modernisation of Boa Vista Airport
VINCI Airports has started work to modernise and expand Boa Vista Airport in Roraima, Brazil to make airport operations more efficient.
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US: FAA Invests Over $100 Million to Prevent Runway Incursions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than 100 million USD to 12 airports in the US to help prevent runway incursions.
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SAN to Receive $110 Million for New T1 Airfield Improvements
The FAA has signed a Letter of Intent to award San Diego International Airport (SAN) with 110 million USD for its T1 airfield improvements.
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OAK Completes Taxiway Rehabilitation Project
Oakland International Airport (OAK) has celebrated the completion of its 30 million USD Taxiway Victor and Bravo Rehabilitation Project.
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Dublin Airport Opens New North Runway
Dublin Airport has commenced operations from its new North Runway with the 12 noon departure of Ryanair flight FR1964 to Eindhoven.
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Norway: Avinor Selects AF Gruppen to Build New Airport in Mo i Rana
Avinor has awarded the turnkey contract for the construction of Mo i Rana airport in Norway to AF Gruppen.
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Dallas Love Field Airport Opens Reconstructed Runway 13R/31L
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) has completed the full reconstruction of Runway 13R/31L, its primary commercial runway.
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OAK Completes Phase 1 of its Flood Hazard Protection Project
OAK has completed Phase 1 of its Airport Perimeter Dike Improvement Project to provide protection against flooding and rising sea levels.
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SAT Announces Terminal Development Program Details
Details of San Antonio International Airport's (SAT) 2.5 billion USD Terminal Development Program (TDP) have been announced.
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Work Begins on Western Sydney International Airport Runway
Construction has officially started on the runway at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.
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Newly Reconstructed Main Runway Opens at Cork Airport
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has officially opened the newly reconstructed main runway at Cork Airport, which was completed on time and on bu…
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AECOM to Provide Program Management for New Runway at DEN
AECOM will provide program management services for the development of the seventh runway at Denver International Airport (DEN).
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Palanga Airport Begins Major Reconstruction Works
The reconstruction works at Palanga Airport will help to create additional value not only to the Western Lithuanian region, but to the whole…
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Gatwick Announces Plans to Bring Its Northern Runway into Routine Use
Gatwick has announced that this year, a public consultation will start to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use alongside its …
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VINCI Airports Launches in-Airport Solar Plant at Faro Airport
This week held the opening of easyJet’s new base and the launch of Faro airport’s solar plant, the first in-airport solar plant in Portugal.
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Stantec Completes Airfield Upgrades at ORIA
The major airfield upgrades are set to increase safety and efficiency at ORIA - Grand Cayman’s most vital piece of infrastructure.
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Latvia’s A.C.B. Wins Palanga Airport Runway Reconstruction Tender
During the runway reconstruction project at Palanga Airport, the taxiway and some parts of the apron are also planned to be reconstructed.
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Finavia to Repave Runway at Mariehamn Airport
Airport operator Finavia is investing €5m in the renovation of the Mariehamn Airport runway. The project will last a total of three months.
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Granite Awarded CMAR Contract by Tucson International Airport
The $5 million CMAR contract has been awarded to Granite Construction Inc., as part of Tucson's Airfield Safety Enhancement Program.
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Armidale Airport Apron Expansion Reaches Next Stage of Works
Once complete, the Airport Apron Expansion will give Armidale the capacity to receive more than double the flights it currently takes.
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London City Celebrates Completion of Key Airfield Infrastructure Projects
London City has improved its airfield infrastructure with the construction of a full-length parallel taxiway and eight new stands.
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Malta Launches Apron X Investment with a Call for Tenders
Malta's multi-million investment – Apron X – calls for tenders for the development of a new aircraft parking area and supporting facilities.
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Huntsville Completes Taxiway “C” Phase 4C and 4D, Opens for Operation
The multimillion-dollar taxiway project serves to minimize mid-field runway crossings and increase safety on the airfield at Huntsville.
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VINCI Delivers Modernisation Works for Toulon Hyères
VINCI Airports celebrated completion of the upgrade which included renovation of the taxiways and two runways, and new runway lighting.
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New EAT Visual Screen Taking Shape at DFW
BDI was selected by Austin Bridge and Road to design and supply an End Around Taxiway Visual Screen at DFW in July of 2019.
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Wellington Airport Begins Major Runway Resurfacing Works
Over the next six months, more than 200 contractors are being employed to work on the project, and the old runway asphalt will be recycled.
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Renovation Project Worth over €10 Million Completed at Jyväskylä Airport
Work done included asphalting 300,000 square metres of runway and apron. Finavia also upgraded the airport’s electricity network and ILS.
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SFO Moves a Future Runway Improvement Project Up to October 2020
The project, which will upgrade an area where multiple runways intersect, is being completed nearly two years ahead of schedule.
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New GRE Coming to Orlando Melbourne International Airport
The airport received a $4 million grant from the State of Florida for the noise-reducing, aircraft testing GRE facility.
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Portable Blast Fence Crucial for Construction Safety at LaGuardia
The BDI portable blast fence and deflectors are a key element to facilitate construction during active airside operations.
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Sunshine Coast Airport Set up to Soar as New Runway Opens
Sunshine Coast Airport has welcomed the arrival of the first flight on its new $334 million runway as it officially opened.
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Brisbane’s New Runway Reaches Practical Completion
Brisbane Airport are celebrating the practical completion of their $1.1 billion new runway. The new runway will open on Sunday, 12 July 2020…
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Runway Pavement Works at Auckland Airport to Get Underway
Auckland Airport has brought forward budgeted and planned runway pavement replacement work with construction to begin in two weeks.
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Istanbul Airport Continues Its 3rd Runway Preparations
Istanbul Airport continues its 3rd runway preparations in full force. The airport’s 3rd independent runway to be ready by June 2020.
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UK Team Collaborate With Colas France On Runway Renovation
Colas Île-de-France Normandie won the contract to re-build the runway at France’s second biggest airport in collaboration with the UK team.
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ewo Supplies 1,000 Floodlights for Dubai International Airport
ewo floodlights will lead to a reduction of 63% energy consumption at Dubai International (DXB), one of the busiest airports in the world.