Winds of change

Who’s laughing now?
A decade after critics savaged its development programme, the infrastructure at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranks among the best in the US. Joe Bates reports on its transformation.

Realising its potential
New ambitions and one of the biggest airport development programmes in the US threaten to change people’s perceptions of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, writes Teresa Andrews.

Trading up in Texas
Seeking global route expansion to boost trade and industry in the Lone Star State, Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport is talking to potential partners across the world. Barry Dunstall reports.

Big and bold Carroll McCormick takes a closer look at Toronto Pearson’s new Terminal 1.

Building for the future
Europe’s big hubs are finally investing in major new infrastructure to help them better cope with demand. Joe Bates reports on Frankfurt’s expansion programme.

Who dares wins?
Despite the high-profile casualties, the last difficult few years haven’t been all doom and gloom for Europe’s airlines with many continuing to expand and seek out new markets, writes Richard Thorne.

Vive la différence
Renewed government determination to ease pressure on the Paris airport system has given French regional airports a chance to shine, writes Richard Rowe.

Dining out
What’s hot and what’s not in the world of North American food and beverage? Henry Canaday reports.

The hard sell
Is retailing in North America easy money? Barry Dunstall investigates.

Riding high
Frank Newton III explains how a small hub in the thoroughbred horse-breeding capital of the world has shown others the way by saving millions of dollars in interest on revenue bonds.

What next for US airlines?
Ron Kuhlmann takes a closer look at the ever changing US aviation market and the challenge ahead for the country’s airlines and airports.

The enemy within
Access and surveillance remain high on the security agenda of the world’s airports in the continuing battle against crime and terrorism. Mark Chivers reports on the latest challenges.

A long way to go
Straight talking former BWI and New Orleans International Airport boss, David Blackshear, gives his opinion on US progress in upgrading airport security.

Delivering the goods
Early IT planning and long-term support are critical to the success of automated air cargo handling facilities, writes Carroll McCormick.

High-tech solutions
Airport World highlights the latest IT news from across the globe.

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