Business Times
Stefano Baronci
01 October 2026
Long-term infrastructure planning must leave room for adaptation as circumstances change
Long-term infrastructure planning cannot simply be about building for a forecast; it must allow infrastructure to adapt as circumstances change. This is the reality of planning infrastructure that must serve an airport, city and economy for generations.
The dilemma is one faced by airports across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East: Passengers arrive one by one, but capacity cannot be added at the same pace. By the time congestion becomes obvious, the decisions needed to address it may already be years overdue.
And the challenge does not end with capacity. Airports must also prepare for climate risks and rapidly changing technology. Infrastructure built now may still be operating decades later, so investment decisions made today have to anticipate tomorrow’s needs...
The high cost of waiting for airport capacity - The Business Times - 01 October 2026
