NEW ZEALAND. World-class and uniquely New Zealand – six words that sum up the future for Auckland Airport, according to its Chief Executive Adrian Littlewood.
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“Our airport of the future will be absolutely world-class – it will be friendly, convenient, efficient and a uniquely New Zealand themed airport serving Australasia and the Pacific Rim“ |
Adrian Littlewood Chief Executive Auckland Airport |
Just days after expressing its determination to play a major role in the growth of New Zealand’s tourism, the airport has released further details of its 30-year vision for the future.
Among the plans is a new combined international and domestic terminal to meet future aviation needs and strong passenger growth – passenger numbers at Auckland Airport are estimated to triple to 40 million by 2044. It is forecast that the first phase of the new terminal will be built by 2019.
“Our airport of the future will be absolutely world-class – it will be friendly, convenient, efficient and a uniquely New Zealand themed airport serving Australasia and the Pacific Rim,” Littlewood said.
“Our plan is to phase each stage of development to match growth, working closely with local communities, businesses and Auckland Council. We intend building the first phase of the combined domestic and international terminal within five years, and it will be developed around the existing international terminal. It will include facilities for domestic travel at the southern end of the building and international travel at the northern end, and will enable more convenient passenger transfers for both international and domestic passengers.”
Littlewood said the combined terminal will have three major piers where aircraft will dock. There will be 94 spaces for aircraft to park, a significant increase on the 56 spaces currently available at the two separate terminals.
“A new terminal plaza and forecourt will be created by the crescent-shaped space in front of the terminal building. It will include an underground station for rapid public transport to the airport, and provide a landscaped area for retail outlets and activities such as public art programmes, temporary displays and events.
“A new air traffic control tower will be located in the centre of the plaza and a pedestrian and cycle-friendly walkway will link the terminal to hotels, parking buildings and the many businesses and recreational activities located around the airport,” Littlewood concluded.
ANTICIPATION FOR DUTY FREE TENDER BUILDS
The news will heighten the already high interest in Auckland Airport’s duty free concessions, which, as The Moodie Report revealed recently, are due to go to tender soon.
Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s biggest gateway and the second-busiest airport in Australasia. The incumbent duty free concessionaires are JR/Duty Free and DFS Group, whose contracts expire in June 2015.
Auckland Airport General Manager of Retail and Commercial Richard Barker confirmed to The Moodie Report in January that the dual operator model will be retained. The two core concessions will each cover the core perfume, cosmetics, confectionery, alcohol and tobacco categories.
The Moodie Report will be tracking the tenders from Expressions of Interest stage right through to the award of the contract later this year.
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Auckland Airport’s duty free business is curently split between DFS Group (above) and JR Duty Free (below) in both Arrivals and Departures. The dual retailer model will be retained in the forthcoming tender. |
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Auckland Airport FY2013 Revenues. All figures in New Zealand Dollars. |
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Auckland Airport Retail Passenger Spend Rate |
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Auckland Airport Passenger Movements |
