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Designing Next-Gen Aviation Gateways | AECOM at Super Terminal Expo

Join us at the Super Terminal Expo 2026 on November 3-5!

Trusted by the world’s leading airports and airlines, we keep people and economies moving. With expertise spanning advisory, master planning, terminal design, and program and project management, our multidisciplinary teams deliver complex, future-ready projects to help airports improve performance, enhance passenger experience and generate lasting economic and social value.

Our track record includes major aviation hubs such as Boston Logan International Airport, Heathrow Airport, Hong Kong International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport.

Nov 3–5, 2026

AsiaWorld-Expo

Booth: 7J-08


Hear from our aviation specialists

Opening Remarks

Pathways to Airport Carbon Accreditation: SAF Adoption, Waste Innovation, and Sustainable Design in Asia-Pacific

Connect with David on LinkedIn.

David Rottblatt
Senior Vice President, Strategic Private Sector Growth, Aviation

Master Planning Airports: Collaboration for Future Growth

Connect with Xing on LinkedIn.

Wei Xing
Associate Director, Aviation, Asia


Supporting gateway growth through integrated solutions

Airports are evolving into connected ecosystems that support mobility, trade, tourism and economic growth. As airports pursue digital transformation, energy transition, future mobility and airport city development, AECOM draws on expertise across planning, design, delivery and digital innovation to help clients evaluate, plan and implement the next generation of aviation gateways.

Changi Airport, Singapore Developed a comprehensive land use strategy to support long-term airport expansion

Impact: Secured future growth capacity and maximized development opportunities


Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan Created an integrated master plan to guide expansion, operational improvements, and investments

Impact: Supported the airport’s development as a major aviation hub


Clark International Airport, The Philippines Updated the airport master plan by evaluating development and investment priorities

Impact: Guided future development and investment decisions

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), Hong Kong Served as the lead consultant for critical airfield and supporting infrastructure including the new Terminal 2 (T2), T2 Concourse, new Air Traffic Control Tower, vehicular tunnels, APM depot, new Integrated Airport Centre and Intermodal Transfer Terminal

Impact: Delivered critical infrastructure to support future passenger growth, operational efficiency, and seamless connectivity

HKIA Terminal 2 (T2) and T2 Concourse, Hong Kong Provided terminal planning, design and integration services under the Three-Runway System expansion

Impact: Strengthened HKIA’s position as a leading international aviation hub


Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport Terminal 2, Chinese Mainland Optimized terminal and airfield layouts while avoiding disruptions to existing rail infrastructure

Impact: Enhanced capacity and service quality, reinforcing the airport’s role as a key logistics hub in the Greater Bay Area


Kuwait International Airport new terminal development, Kuwait Provided architectural design, technical consultancy, and BIM management services for the new terminal development

Impact: Supported the development of a future regional aviation hub in the Gulf

San Diego International Airport, United States Providing program, project and construction management services for the $3.8 billion new Terminal 1 program and the modernization of Terminal 2 East

Impact: Aims to improve passenger experience and airport safety while supporting regional tourism and job creation


Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom Led a major modernization program encompassing terminal infrastructure and baggage handling systems

Impact: Enhanced passenger experience and future-proofed capacity at Europe’s busiest airport

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Sydney International Airport,
Australia
Developed a comprehensive Airport Fuel Master Plan extending beyond 2045 to seamlessly integrate diverse future fuel types into the airport’s overarching long-term master plan

Impact: Provides a framework for transitioning from conventional aviation fuels to SAF while accommodating future energy sources, including hydrogen, battery and hybrid solutions


Climate Resilience Study with Airports Council International – ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Developing tailored risk assessment tools, guidance, and stakeholder engagement channels to enhance airport resilience across the region

Impact: Uplifting regional capability and maturity to recognize, evaluate, and respond to climate-related physical risks, enabling member airports to exchange insights and reduce climate disruptions


Waste-to-energy and circular economy experience across Asia Integrated Waste Management Facility, Hong Kong

Delivered Hong Kong’s first modern municipal solid waste incinerator (3,000 tons/day) and energy recovery facility

Material Recovery Facility (MRF) from Bulky Waste, Hong Kong

Developing the Hong Kong Government’s first material recovery facility (MRF) to recover recyclable materials from bulky waste, including furniture and mattresses

Impact: Demonstrated large-scale energy recovery and circular economy solutions that support broader decarbonization and zero waste to landfill objectives


Advising WtE Transactions, Chinese Mainland

Conducted feasibility studies, technology appraisals, market analyses, policy reviews, and ESG assessments for client’s financing transactions

Impact: Accelerated adoption of cleaner energy and waste management technologies while facilitating sustainable financing

Melbourne Airport, Australia Collaborated with Melbourne Airport on its digital transformation by integrating GIS, BIM, and a common data environment to build a full airport digital twin

Impact: Helped identify design coordination issues earlier through an immersive AR/VR environment, supporting better decision-making and project delivery


Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, Malaysia Implemented a BIM Execution Plan to support the replacement and modernization of the baggage handling system (BHS)

Impact: Streamlined multidisciplinary collaboration and workflows, and enhanced asset lifecycle management for KLIA

HKIA Intermodal Transfer Terminal, Hong Kong Developed an intermodal transfer facility connecting sea, land and air transport for passengers

Impact: Enhances regional connectivity and strengthens multimodal transport integration


HKIA Dongguan Logistics Park, Chinese Mainland Developing the world’s first sea-air intermodal cargo transshipment hub by focusing on upstream screening, secure vessel transshipment, and seamless customs integration

Impact: Creates a direct link between air cargo and manufacturing, driving growth across the GBA through enhanced connectivity and supply chain integration


Greater Bay Area (GBA) skyway network and
HKSAR Government Regulatory Sandbox X
Supporting Hong Kong’s Low Altitude Economy (LAE) through leading pilot projects, planning of vertiport infrastructure, smart traffic systems, and a digitally managed skyway airspace system integrating AI and digital twins

Impact: Supports cross-boundary connectivity between GBA cities and advances Hong Kong’s development of low-altitude and next-generation mobility


Vertiport Infrastructure with Ferrovial in Florida, United States Developing an eVTOL vertiport network through site selection, safety assessments, and modular design for scalable deployment

Impact: Enhances urban air mobility and supports low-carbon transportation with a clear path from pilot projects to full-scale operations

11 SKIES, Hong Kong Delivered a landmark project featuring a paper plane-inspired facade engineered via complex parametric geometry, achieving triple platinum sustainability certifications (BEAM Plus, LEED, and WELL) through advanced green building technologies

Impact: Strengthens the airport ecosystem and reinforces HKIA’s role as a destination beyond air travel, creating lasting economic and social value


AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong Provided multidisciplinary design and engineering services for Hong Kong’s flagship convention and exhibition venue adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport

Impact: Enhances Hong Kong’s Airport City offering by attracting international exhibitions, conferences and events, strengthening the airport’s role as a regional business and tourism destination


Social value framework for infrastructure investment Developed a framework to help project owners incorporate social value into infrastructure projects

Impact: Supports consideration of broader economic and social outcomes in infrastructure and development projects


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