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South Africa Commits Over $1 Billion To Upgrade Its Primary Airports

South Africa will upgrade its airports and continue embracing new technology.

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Wow: The US Government Is Spending $1bn To Upgrade Airports

Major international hubs and smaller airfields will benefit from the grants.

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FAA Awards Nearly $250 Million In Grants To Upgrade Airports In 37 States

The grants will benefit airports across the US, from major international hubs to smaller airfields.

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UK's East Midlands Airport To Undergo $150 Million Security Renovation

The renovation is expected to speed up security checks and improve passenger experience.

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What Are Airport Beacon Lights & Why Are They Important?

The lights indicate both the presence and type of airfield.

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5 Airports With Cool Bridge Taxiways

The world's first airport bridge opened in 1953. Since then, more and more airports across the world have gone on to adopt this unique feature.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Airport Ground Handling

There are many tasks involved in preparing and handling aircraft on the ground.

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How Have Landing Aids Evolved Over The Years?

Light and radio systems were developed early on in aviation, and have become the ILS systems used today.

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The FAA Selects A New Sustainable ATC Tower Design For Smaller Airports

The new sustainable ATC tower designs to be built nationwide will help the FAA in its aim to reach net-zero by 2050.

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What Are The Different Phases In A Runway Extension Program?

Runway extensions are complex projects but can enhance the capacity and capabilities of an airport.

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What Are Microwave Landing Systems?

Despite promising benefits, the technology was never widely adopted.

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Airport Infrastructure - Everything You Need To Know

Let's take a look at the major structures that support airport operations.

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Delhi Airport
Will Indian Airports See Infrastructure Upgrades In 2023?

With Indian air traffic increasing significantly, the question of airport infrastructure has never been more important.

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Lima International Airport
Lima International Airport Obtains $1.2 Billion In Funding To Improve Infrastructure

The new infrastructure will increase the airport's capacity to handle up to 37 million passengers yearly.

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1/5 Of Lima Airport's New Terminal Has Now Been Built

The new Terminal will be ready by January 2025.

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Nigeria Seeks $5 Billion To Fix Airport Infrastructure Gap

The country is facing drastic challenges in its aviation sector.

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The FAA Just Gave Out $518m To Improve Airport Infrastructure

The FAA has awarded a total of $1.1 billion of the $3.2 billion total funding available in 2022.

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Central India Set To Receive 16 New Airports

The airports are part of the government's efforts to provide smoother connectivity for people, and goods and services.

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