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Moi International Airport is the second biggest airport in Kenya and is located in the city of Mombasa. Also known as Mombasa Airport, it is spread over an area of 539ha and is operated by Kenya Airports Authority. The airport handled 1.3 million passengers in 2013, becoming the second busiest airport in Kenya.

The global economic downturn has slowed growth at major airports in the US and Europe, paving the way for more Asian and Middle Eastern airports to break into the top ten for passenger traffic levels. Based on passenger traffic stats for the first five months of 2012, airport-technology.com presents the ten busiest airports in the world.

The rising popularity of mammoth aircraft has led to a drastic need for runways long enough to cater for them. As airports adjust to handle aircraft such as the Airbus A380, airport-technology.com profiles some of the world's longest commercial runways. Whether constructed out of asphalt or concrete, runways across the world are getting longer.

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), also known as Katunayake International Airport or Colombo International Airport, is located in the town of Katunayake to the north of Colombo. Serving six million passengers a year, it acts as a hub for Sri Lankan Airlines and serves British Airways, AirAsia, Indian Airlines, Condor, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Emirates and Jet Airways.

Is a collection of woods from different corners of the world; a series launched with the aim of collecting as many different kinds of wood as possible: a tribute to all the woods of the world. The collection currently comprises seven woods from as many regions with different climates and geographical positions, marking the start of a project that will be expanded over time with new plant species. There are thousands of different types of wood, only a few of which are used in architecture. The rareness of some species plus their remote habitats, size and delicate nature, are just a few of the difficulties that mankind has had to deal with in choosing wood for buildings. Today, thanks to developments in ceramic tile technology, we have succeeded in entering new dimensions, drawing inspiration from the living planet like never before. We have a rich heritage in the huge variety of trees and shrubs, and Millelegni aims to achieve that richness in the aesthetic characteristics typical of the countries of origin.

Sports stadiums around the world are turning green, adopting solar and wind technology to improve their cities and win over fans

MT 6024 is a multi-purpose subsea diving support and construction vessel (DSCV) being built for Thailand-based Mermaid Offshore Services, a subsidiary of the Mermaid Maritime Public Company. The vessel is being built by China Merchants Industry Holdings (CMHI) in China, with construction of the DSCV commencing in January; delivery of the vessel is scheduled for the third quarter of 2016.

The Hummel LNG Hybrid barge is the world's first environmentally friendly hybrid liquified natural gas (LNG) barge built by Becker Marine Systems. The vessel is a floating power plant providing clean and efficient cold ironing power to cruise ships. It also acts as a backup power bank to the local electric and power grid.

The Commitment (C) Class liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered combination container Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships are being built by VT Halter Marine for Crowley Maritime Corporation's liner services group. Crowley signed a contract with VT Halter Marine, a subsidiary of VT Systems, for two vessels of the new Commitment (C) Class in November 2013.

The biggest airport in the Balochistan province, Quetta International Airport is located 12km south-west of Quetta, Pakistan. It is the fourth highest airport in the country and the second biggest in the southern region. The airport is owned and operated by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.

From Denver International Airport to Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Airport-technology.com picks the 10 best pet-friendly airports in the US, based on facilities specifically designed to keep pets safe and happy. Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, is home to a premium on-airport resort for pets.

Yuzhny International Airport is a new airport to be constructed 29km away from Rostov-on-Don city in southern Russia. It will be located 4km away from Grushevskaya village in the Aksai district of the Rostov region.

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The second busiest airport in Florida and the 14th busiest airport in the US, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is planned to undergo a series of improvement projects to accommodate the growing passenger traffic. Originally designed to accommodate 24 million passengers a year, the airport currently handles more than 35 million passengers, including 1.8 million international arrivals.

The ten biggest power stations in Russia include four hydroelectric power facilities, four nuclear power stations, and two gas-fired power stations. Power-technology.com profiles the ten biggest Russian power stations by installed capacity.

Abu Dhabi International Airport, which is located in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, completed expansion projects in 2002. These involved a new 4,100m runway and taxiway, a new satellite terminal, a rapid transit shuttle and a series of 18 new...

The UK's London Heathrow Airport opened its newly redeveloped Terminal 2 in June 2014, marking the completion of an £11bn ($13.4bn) investment programme initiated in 2003. The programme aimed at the modernisation and expansion of the airport that has been in operation since 1955.

Frankfurt International Airport is Germany's main airport hub. It is owned by Fraport, a public body that is also responsible for running the airport. Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) is the authority responsible for the facility's traffic control. The airport received nearly 58 million passengers in 2013.

Using principals of restraint and minimalism, NCUBE Design draws from the Japanese roots of NGK Technologies to communicate a Zen-like atmosphere in the India office of the multinational chemicals manufacturer.

rat[LAB]interiors uses parametric design to revive interest in heritage elements at Jaipur's Farzi Café. Check out the feature here and leave us your views…