An aircraft takes off at SFO in November.
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) said it will close a runway for six months “to repave the surface layer, make improvements to adjacent taxiways, upgrade lighting and paint new striping and markings.” Runway 1 Right will close from March 30 to Oct. 2. “During this period, SFO will operate all arrivals and departures on runways 28 Left and 28 Right,” the airport said. “This is a common configuration, often used during clear windy days, and is the configuration preferred by both airlines and air traffic controllers. The runway parallel to the construction area, 1 Left, will not be used for takeoffs and landings, but instead will serve as an additional taxiway to reduce ground congestion.” SFO said less than 10% of flights will be delayed because of the runway closure, “with delays averaging less than 30 minutes and most likely to occur during peak periods,” which includes around 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. SFO noted that some communities near the airport will see an increase in overhead traffic during the six-month period.
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK), Poland’s flagship transport infrastructure project combining a new international airport with a nationwide high-speed rail and road network, launched a tender to select a contractor to be “responsible for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and servicing of 92 passenger boarding bridges for the new airport,” according to CPK. After submissions, CPK will select five bidders to compete for the contract. The tender is scheduled to be awarded in December 2026. “Once the designs have been agreed and approved by CPK, the contractor will begin production, followed by delivery, installation and commissioning of the boarding bridges,” CPK said. “After the airport opens, the contractor will also be responsible for their maintenance.” Located between Warsaw and Lodz, CPK is envisioned as the largest airport in Central and Eastern Europe and one of the top 15 hubs in Europe. The project combines two parallel runways, a high-capacity rail hub and extensive road links, serving a catchment area of 21 million people.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey board of commissioners approved a 10-year capital development plan that includes more than $20 billion in airport projects. The Port Authority controls New York LaGuardia, New York John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports. The most significant project will see the Port Authority establish a public-private partnership to design and construct a completely rebuilt EWR Terminal B, which handles international flights. The plan also calls for adding gates to EWR Terminal A, which opened in 2023 and handles domestic flights, and adding a third major taxiway. United Airlines, which has a hub at EWR, operates primarily out of Terminal C. The new $3.5 billion EWR automated people mover (APM) AirTrain, on which construction started in 2025, is also included in the plan. The 2.5-mi. AirTrain, slated to open in 2030, will replace the airport's current APM, which started operations in 1996. The new system will increase capacity to 50,000 daily riders, up from the current APM's capacity of 33,000 daily riders. The capital plan additionally includes revamping JFK’s APM AirTrain.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in California opened a new 98,000-ft.2 concourse “consisting of modernized passenger holdrooms including two swing-gate jet bridges to accommodate both domestic and international flight arrivals,” the airport said, adding, “A brand-new international arrivals facility triples the current capacity with a lobby area and an outdoor plaza for awaiting friends and family.” The project cost $150 million. FAT is served by eight airlines connecting the airport to 11 U.S. cities and three Mexican cities.
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