The latest news and views from ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East’s World Business Partners.
PPG TO INVEST IN MIDDLE EAST EXPANSION
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has announced a strategic investment of $100 million to expand its presence in the Middle East with a major focus on Saudi Arabia.
It says that the funds will be used on the opening of “world-class lounges, establishing a global airport concierge service with white-glove service, creating innovative dining outlets, and exploring opportunities for in-terminal hotels”. Song Hoi-See, founder and CEO of Plaza Premium Group, said: “This is an exciting time to invest in the Middle East, a region that exemplifies the future of travel and tourism.”
PPG has developed a portfolio of airport lounges, hotels, and F&B outlets across the Middle East since 2014. The company currently operates in 15 locations across eight international airports that include Amman, Jeddah, Dubai and Muscat.
INDIA EXPANSION FOR ADB SAFGATE
ADB SAFEGATE has been awarded the contract to supply the airfield ground lighting system at Bhogapuram Airport, a new greenfield airport being built by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Ltd (GVIAL) in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Bhartendu Mohan, ADB SAFEGATE’s country director for India, enthuses: “This innovative solution will not only enhance the airport’s operational efficiency but also set new standards for safety and sustainability in the aviation industry. We look forward to delivering exceptional results for this project.”
ADB SAFEGATE and project partner Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have previously collaborated on projects in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Navi Mumbai. While ADB SAFEGATE has a proven track record of working with the GMR Group, contributing to projects in Hyderabad and New Delhi airports.
The project is expected to be completed within 12-14 months, with the airport anticipated to be operational by the end of 2025.
WBP PROFILES
ESRI
Location: United States
Type of business: IT & Communications
W: www.esri.com
Esri offers a suite of software that integrates spatial data with airport facility management systems, planning and noise modelling systems, databases and CAD systems, weather surveillance and other satellite-based data collection systems. Esri’s GIS software inherently integrates technology that supports data sharing and analysis across departmental boundaries.
OAG AVIATION WORLDWIDE
Location: Singapore
Type of business: IT & Communications
W: www.oag.com
In the world of global aviation, it’s not only about making the right decisions; it’s about making the right decisions fast. At times like these, you need the kind of high quality, up-to-the-minute aviation data that only OAG can provide. OAG has the knowledge, experience and innovative solutions to give you the most accurate and essential historic, current and future aviation data, analytics and information.
NEC CORPORATION
Location: Japan
Type of business: IT & Communications
W: www.nec.com
For more than 50 years NEC has been a leading provider of air traffic control and airport systems in Japan and is continuously expanding its presence in the global aviation market. The company’s product portfolio includes air traffic control systems and a variety of airport IT solutions, including flight information display system (FIDS), bird detection system (BDS), security and biometrics systems.