Hong Kong, Feb. 28 -- As airlines have discovered, including Asia-Pacific carriers, coping with strong growth and matching capacity to demand are formidable challenges, particularly as supply chain delays are continuing into 2025. Read More
Now another capacity challenge is threatening airline operations in the years ahead - the ability of airports and air traffic services to accommodate a forecast boom in air travel.
By 2040, it is estimated, air passenger traffic will double to eight billion a year. To cater for this demand in the Asia-Pacific, billions of dollars are being invested in airport expansion and new facilities. Hong Kong's third runway is but one example of the investments in aviation infrastructure being undertaken.
It is ...