Airport and Aviation
Rising Skies in Southeast Asia: Why are South East Asian Countries Suddenly Expanding & Building New Mega-sized Airports?
The azure skies of Southeast Asia are in the midst of a remarkable transformation. Seven ASEAN countries are embarking on ambitious airport expansion projects, reflecting the region’s remarkable growth and the pressing need to meet burgeoning demand. Research by Nikkei predicts that the annual passenger capacity at airports in the capitals of these nations will […]
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Siem Reap’s New Airport Welcomes Inaugural Commercial Flight
In a historic moment for Cambodia, the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport officially embraced its inaugural commercial aircraft on 16 October 2023, marking a transformative leap for the country’s aviation infrastructure. The momentous inauguration ceremony was presided over by HE Vongsey Visoth, Deputy Prime Minister overseeing the Office of the Council of Ministers, Mr Mao […]
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Vietnam Airlines Commits US$7.8 Billion for a Fleet Boost with 50 Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has inked an agreement worth US$7.8 billion to acquire 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft from the United States. The strategic move is aimed at modernising the airline’s fleet to cater to surging flight demands, according to Reuters on 11 September 2023. The announcement of this significant agreement between Vietnam Airlines and Boeing was […]
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Ratanakkiri Governor Announces Plans to Build Large Airport Connecting Four Provinces
The Ratanakkiri provincial administration has set aside nearly 1,400 hectares for the construction of a large airport to connect the four contiguous provinces. This was stated by HE Nhem Sam Oeun, Governor of Ratanakkiri Province at the press conference on “Success in the past five years” on the morning of 4 April 2023. HE Governor […]
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Enabling the Airports of Tomorrow with Digital Twins
By Steve Cockerell, acting industry marketing director, cities and campuses, Bentley Systems Supporting more than 87 million jobs around the world, the aviation industry contributes well over 4% of the global GDP. Working 24/7, 365 days a year, our airports are critical links within the global transportation systems that connect countries, communities, and businesses. Faced […]
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Construction of Dara Sakor Int’l Airport 80% Complete
The construction of Dara Sakor International Airport is approximately 80% complete with final completion scheduled for June 2023, according to the company’s report. Director of Dara Sakor International Airport Mao Keo Pich Chanmony told Construction & Property Magazine on 4 February, that the opening date is still uncertain. He said that the remaining work includes the […]
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Cambodia Urges Resumption of Direct Flights from Japan to Cambodia
Cambodia has asked Japan to help revive ANA direct flights from Tokyo to Phnom Penh after being suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a meeting between Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism HE Thong Khon and Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia Mikami Masahiro on 29 November. The minister said that Japan has now reopened direct flights […]
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Construction of Vietnam’s Largest Airport Set for Completion in 2025
The construction work on the runway for Vietnam’s largest airport Long Thanh is set to begin in December, almost two years after the project’s ground-breaking ceremony, reported GCR. Nguyen Van Hung, an official at the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), said tenders had been launched to find a contractor to build the airport’s runways, taxiways, […]
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Government Plans to Spend Over US$240 million Building Three New Airports
The government plans to spend more than US$240 million on building three new airports to serve domestic flights. According to the report from the Secretary of State for Civil Aviation (SSCA), the three new airport projects are within the 2019-2024 aviation infrastructure investment scheme. An estimated US$80 million is planned for the construction of the […]
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Construction of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport 70% Complete by End 2022
The Angkor International Airport Investment (Cambodia) (AIAI) expects 70% of work to be complete on the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport by the end of 2022. The company confirmed this in the third quarterly meeting to monitor the implementation of the project held on 11 July. HE Tekreth Samrach, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and […]
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