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The Evolution of Airports: Trends in Airport Construction

The Evolution of Airports: Trends in Aviation Construction The future of air travel is changing quickly, from new and bigger planes to evolving security requirements, and shifting economics and consumer demands. Nearly half of the 33% of the Domestic air travel is at an all-time high with world's 30 busiest airports world's airports are are located in the U.S. 743 million located in the U.S. passengers in 2013 Airports are under great pressure to improve and will be spending Below are three key drivers behind airport renovations. $4 an estimated $14.3 billion per year between now and 2017 to upgrade their facilities. Need For Efficiency To Accommodate Growth Next generation airports are looking to maximize efficiencies, whether it's on a plane, the tarmac or inside a terminal. This is good for travelers - and airport managers. Here's what airports are doing: The move to larger aircraft - and the addition of extra seats on existing aircraft - is almost universal in the U.S. airline industry today. doDoDO00Og00000 0000000000000D000 D DOOO Do0000 | Boeing 737-900ERS Boeing 737-400s 25% 25% bigger wing area For example, new more fuel efficient 16 ft more seats than the Boeing 737-900ERS have: longer wingspan Boeing 737-400s that are being retired Bigger planes mean Greater efficiency More passengers = more amenities, more terminal space, larger waiting areas and wider corridors to move people efficiently. for airlines Common use passenger infrastructure across carriers Creating common use check-in for quicker ticketing and bag drop. More easily staffed and adjusted based on demand and greater Common use gates - make more efficient use of existing gates by enabling gate sharing between airlines. passenger convenience. Consolidated car rental facility More airports like LAX are planning a consolidated car rental facility, something that SFO, IAH, BOS and MDW already have. These facilities simplify the car rental experience for passengers. Flexibility With peak travel times changing by day or season, airports need more flexible spaces that make travel and operations more efficient with maximum security. Airports are moving to a new model of centralized checkpoints: BEFORE AFTER Multiple Checkpoints Centralized Checkpoint Reconfigured checkpoints make security centralized and more efficient Cost Savings Reduce wait times Wait times at large airports can range Allows for TSA to adjust its staffing up and down based on peak travel times. from 16-33 minutes. Common use gates cluster activity when service is slow Shorter distance Who has the longest airport treks from entrance to the furthest gate? o 1.2 miles: Zurich • 1.3 miles: Atlanta O 1.9 miles: Beijing for travelers to walk 1 mile 2 miles Customer Experience 3. Retail and entertainment are economically vital for airports, and travelers increasingly demand such amenities. Once an add-on after a terminal was designed, retail and restaurants have become the centerpiece of customer experience. Retail (including food) is the second-biggest source of revenue at large airports Dwell time The average time spent by air travelers within the confines of airport terminals has more than doubled in the last decade to: According to the aviation industry consultants MAC Consulting and Intervistas. 41% 19% 108 minutes Airline Revenue Retail Local Brew GOURMET & FRESH NEWSSTAND Qnton12n12n!2n} Food: Airports are focused on providing a more local food experience, with less emphasis on purely quick service, requiring renovations. Gourmet has taken off at airports because travelers are, on average, a fairly affluent group willing to splurge on vacation or expense paid business trips. Airports need better infrastructure (loading docks, storage facilities) to More travelers consider themselves foodies. Quality food brings higher average prices and more volume, so airport operators are working to balance fast-food outlets with support new amenities. sit-down restaurants. Passengers spending increasing: 2009 vs. 2012 Median Gross Sales - Per Enplanement Food & Beverage $4.43 2009 $5.15 2012 $2.72 Retail $3.31 U.S. aviation facilities are outdated. Many of the changes that need to be implemented to make airports more resilient, sustainable and efficient will OCcur through airport renovation and even public-private partnerships, which can accelerate both development and funding. SKANSKA usa.skanska.com SOURCES The United States Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics saportareport.com/blog/2011/08/hartsfield-jackson-concessions-improving-but-full-potential-yet-unrealized www.aci-na.org/sites/default/files/2013-concessions-benchmarking-survey-results.pdf www.intervistas.com/downloads/presentations/JAX_Concessions_28Feb11.pdf travel.cnn.com/explorations/life/worlds-longest-walk-departure-gate-464617

The Evolution of Airports: Trends in Airport Construction

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The future of air travel is changing quickly, from new and bigger planes to evolving security requirements, and shifting economics and consumer demands.

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