The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, marking the opening of the new airport serving the Delhi National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh. The airport is expected to serve cities including Agra, Aligarh, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Mathura and Meerut and support regional economic development, logistics and tourism growth. It has a 3,900-m (12,795-ft.) runway, a 137,985-m² terminal and can handle up to 12 million passengers annually. Subject to approvals, the airport is expected to commence handling services within the next 60 days.
Finavia Group reported a net profit of €7.7 million ($8.8 million) in 2025, its first annual profit since 2019, and expects further revenue and operating profit growth in 2026 as passenger traffic continues to recover, the Finnish airport operator said. Revenue rose 12.8% year on year to €447.4 million, while operating profit reached €27.2 million. Finavia handled 20.4 million passengers across its airports in 2025, up 4.4% year on year, with growth driven by Helsinki Airport and tourism traffic in Lapland. The company says it expects comparable revenue in 2026 to reach €460 million to €490 million, with operating profit forecast at €40 million to €60 million. However, Finavia adds that geopolitical uncertainty and the continued closure of Russian airspace remain key factors affecting traffic recovery, particularly transfer traffic between Europe and Asia via Helsinki.
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport will invest nearly C$50 million ($36 million) to expand and reorganize its domestic arrivals area as part of the New Infrastructure for Comfort and Efficiency project. Construction will begin in April and continue through 2028. The project will include a third domestic baggage carousel, reconstruction of gates 28 and 29, upgrades to handle larger aircraft, a new baggage and cargo unloading area and expanded passenger facilities, adding about 4,500 m² across two levels. The C$47.8 million project includes $12.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the National Trade Corridors Fund.
The Latvian government has approved a new airline incentive program for Riga International Airport aimed at supporting route development and increasing passenger traffic. The revised program updates airport charges and incentive rules to reflect current market conditions and increased regional competition. The scheme includes discounts for airlines launching new routes from Riga and incentives tied to passenger growth. It is intended to strengthen Riga’s role as a regional aviation hub as the airport continues to recover from geopolitical impacts that have reduced transit traffic. The new airline incentive scheme will take effect April 1.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) plans to work with a new team of in-house architects to deliver its long-term Schiphol Master Plan investment program aimed at improving terminal quality, passenger space and overall airport design. AMS intends to award contracts to KAAN Architects, LVZJA (Luis Vidal + architects and ZJA), Architectenbureau Paul de Ruiter and Beacon (Benthem Crouwel Architects and NACO) to lead various parts of the airport redevelopment program. The master plan includes major terminal renovations over the coming years, focusing on passenger experience, way-finding, sustainability and operational efficiency while maintaining Schiphol’s one-terminal concept. KAAN Architects will oversee the overall design vision, while other firms will design areas including Schiphol Plaza, lounges, piers, departure halls, baggage areas and land-side facilities.
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has appointed Aron Backström as CCO, effective Aug. 10. Backström currently serves as vice president of product and loyalty at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), where he is responsible for customer experience and the EuroBonus loyalty program. Backström will be responsible for Swedavia’s commercial operations, including airline partnerships, passenger services and commercial development across the airport operator’s network.
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