Helsinki Vantaa Airport in Finland begins its phase 2 expansion project, with work starting in January on a new south passenger terminal. This construction is part of a much broader airport expansion project that will cost close to one billion euros. Construction of the next phase will start in early 2016, and will add another new wing to the south end of the international terminal. That construction should be completed by the summer of 2017. The project will add more gate space for new international flights, and reduce the time to turn aircraft around. Once the new south wing is completed, construction will begin on a new west wing to be finished by 2020. The terminal and airport expansion will also include a new rail connection between the airport and downtown Helsinki.
