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The final countdown The on-off saga of Lisbon’s new airport ensures that Portela will have to cope with demand for traffic to the Portuguese capital for at least another decade. Is it up to the challenge? Teresa Andrews investigates.

Delivering a duty free vision
Who are the world’s top tax free performers and why are they so successful? Martin Moodie investigates.

The big screen
Henry Canaday takes a closer look at the different baggage screening technologies deployed across the globe.

Eliminating the loopholes
Recent tragic events in Russia have shown that the threat of terrorism continues to cast an ugly shadow over the world. Catherine Zuzak reports on the success of ICAO’s security audits as aviation bids to get its house in order.

A five-star design
London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 will offer an insight into the future of airport architecture and planning. Barry Dunstall reports.

Different strokes
Mark Chivers discovers how three very different Latin America/Caribbean gateways – Bermuda, Lima and Ecuador’s Guayaquil – are faring in today’s difficult operating climate.

Asian attraction
The gloom that has hung over the ground handling industry in recent years has been replaced by renewed optimism, particularly when it comes to exploiting opportunities in Asian markets, writes Richard Rowe.

Money no object?
How are the world’s airports paying for costly infrastructure development projects? David Bentley reports.

Combatting the negatives
Carefully designed wayfinding and signage can streamline traffic flow and significantly improve users’ experience of an airport, writes Chris Fox.

Project watch
Beijing Capital International Airport.

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