Categoría: Ampliaciones de aeropuertos

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Selected builder to remodel Jersey Airport

GSRM is a joint venture of the Channel Islands-based contractor Garenne Construction Group and the UK’s Sir Robert McAlpine. They said that they planned to use their knowledge and experience working in Jersey and in the aviation sector to engage in the final design stage of the scheme, working alongside the client, Ports of Jersey, to develop phasing strategies and the programme of work.

The project involves both refurbishment and new build elements to keep the airport compliant with safety and security requirements as well as to add capacity.

The £42m major works programme budget is not just focused on the creation of a new integrated two-storey arrivals and departures terminal.

Work is expected to start on schedule before the end of the year, and last until 2021.

Source: The construction Index

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UPDATE. Athens International Airport undergoing expansion to keep up with high demand

Athens International Airport (AIA) is currently undergoing an expansion that will help it deal with passenger traffic which has risen significantly over the past few years.

The project is being carried out by the company Aktor and is the first step in what is meant to be a major project over the upcoming years.

The current 18-million-euro project is set for completion by the end of May next year and focuses on the expansion of the main terminal by 14,950 square meters to the southwest.

The airport handled a record 21.7 million passengers in 2017, with a growing network of 137 destinations operated by 60 airlines. Among the most significant additions to Athens’ connectivity was the launch of direct long-haul connections to Beijing, New York, and Singapore.

The dynamic trend has continued in 2018, with 10.9% growth to over eight million passengers in the first six months of the year. While domestic traffic grew slightly, there was a sharp increase of 16.2% in the number of international travellers. Additionally, to date, foreign residents’ international arrivals grew by 25%. The figures for the summer season are also impressive, with four new airlines (Cyprus Airways, Flynas, Primera Air, Wizz Air), a new based airline (Volotea), 49 new routes, 24 new destinations, and 320 new weekly flights. Frequencies have also been increased on 26 existing destinations, notably Air China adding a third weekly flight on its Beijing route, and Scoot with a fourth weekly frequency to Singapore.

Planning of other works is also underway, regarding operational facilities for departures and arrivals, enhanced passport control for departing passengers, additional check-in and ticket counters, as well as new retail and food & beverage areas.

Source:  Greek City Times

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Greenland: Airport project on world’s largest island

Greenland’s government has struck a deal with Denmark over funding for upgrades to three airports on the Arctic island, a project of strategic interest to a number of international players including China and the United States.

Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen on Monday confirmed the agreement reached with Kim Kielsen, Greenland’s premier, during an impromptu visit to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.

A self-governing Danish territory and the world’s largest island, Greenland has control over areas including mineral resources and social policy, while Denmark maintains responsibility for foreign policy and security.

«With the agreement, we promise to take advantage of the fact that the Commonwealth offers many opportunities,» Rasmussen said in a statement on Twitter.

The deal will see Denmark contribute to an estimated 3.6bn kroner ($559m) revamp of airports in Nuuk, Qaqortoq in the south, and Ilulissat, the island’s main tourism spot, aiming to help Greenland capitalise on Arctic tourism and cater for flights between Europe and North America.

Source: Al-Jazeera

NOTE:  A government-owned Chinese firm has put forward a bid to build a new airport in Greenland, which some analysts fear could threaten a vital U.S. Air Force base located in the country.

Home to only about 56,000 inhabitants, Greenland is a constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark and relies heavily on air travel. As a result, the country’s autonomous government is seeking to build a new airport, which will cost an estimated $560 million.

The China Communications Construction Company, which is owned by Beijing’s government and was previously blacklisted by the World Bank, has put forward a bid to build the new airport, Defense News reported. Denmark, a close ally of the U.S., has objected to the proposal and maintains a final say on national security issues. But Greenland’s local government has pushed back, insisting the Chinese bid receive serious consideration. (Source: Newsweek)

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San Jose International Airport breaks ground on boarding project

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) has broken ground on its boarding project, which will create up to six boarding gates. The facility is scheduled to open in summer 2019.

Hensel Phelps Construction Company and Fentress Architects have partnered in a design-build collaboration to deliver an interim gates facility at SJC in response to current and predicted record passenger growth.

Based on an announcement issued by SJC earlier this year, more non-stop flights and destinations are contributing to the projected 14 million+ passengers that will be served in 2018, equaling SJC’s peak traffic levels prior to 9/11 in 2001.

The expansion will enhance flight scheduling flexibility, decrease delays, allow SJC to meet desired passenger service levels, and support current operations and planned growth.

Connected to the Fentress-designed Terminal B on the south end, the budgeted US$58m facility will include five gates with passenger boarding bridges; a sixth gate position to be ground loaded; a 15,000ft² (1,400m²), 550-person hold room; and additional concession space.

Terminal B, completed in 2010 by the same team as part of SJC’s Terminal Area Improvement Program, was the first LEED Silver certified terminal in the USA.

Source: Passenger Terminal Today