The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Vasil Levski Sofia Airport (SOF) in Bulgaria secured €450 million ($523 million) in capital from institutional and private investors. “The financing mobilizes new funding for the construction of [a new passenger terminal], which is scheduled to commence in the fall of 2026, as well as for the modernization of the existing airport infrastructure,” SOF said. “The planned investments will secure the capacity required to meet the airport's needs and support its growth over the next 30 years.” The funding comes via a combination of bank financing and a bond issuance.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and the Canadian government broke ground on a new air cargo facility that will cover 2,000 acres. The “International Cargo Hub” project will develop a freight handling center aimed at expanding “multi-modal distribution throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico,” according to YEG. “The airport’s increased cargo capacity will improve the movement of import and export trade routes and strengthen Canada’s supply chain.” The first phase of the project has an estimated cost of C$180 million ($109 million), with Transport Canada providing C$100 million.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) will conduct maintenance on Runway 18C/36C (also known as the Zwanenburgbaan runway) from May 18 to May 27. The runway will be closed May 18-22 and May 26-27. It will be available May 23-25. AMS said the work is routine annual maintenance. “Repairs will be made to the asphalt and markings,” the airport said. “Electrical systems and cabling will be inspected, the stormwater drainage system will be flushed at various locations, surrounding grass areas will be mown, and lights will be cleaned or replaced.”
Tampa International Airport (TPA) received $11 million in FAA grant money via the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The funds will cover the first phase of a taxiway/runway repaving project.
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) opened a new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) station, part of $130 million the airport is investing in modernizing its ARFF infrastructure. The modernization program “consolidates four existing stations into two centralized east and west facilities, improving response coverage, resiliency and operational efficiency,” DFW said. The new facility is the east station, while the west station is scheduled to open later this year. “To maximize response coverage and positioning across the airfield, the new station includes 10 apparatus bays with high-speed, multi-fold doors that open in seconds, enabling the simultaneous deployment of multiple ARFF vehicles,” DFW said. The east facility replaces two fire stations that operated at the airport for 50 years.
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