Singapore is to be increasing its operational airports to 230 in 2015 . Tokyo and Osaka to open new terminal facilities , Amsterdam and Rio will get upgrades . With few major projects scheduled for completion in 2015 , it 's likely to be seen as a transition year as many airports upgrade facilities or begin new building projects to cope with a forecast 3.6 billion global air passengers in 2016 . Beijing , Mexico City and Singapore press ahead with impressive new facilities . More plans for Singapore 's long overdue new Brandenburg airport , originally slated for 2012 .
Singapore is to be increasing its operational airports to 230 in 2015 . Tokyo and Osaka to open new terminal facilities , Amsterdam and Rio will get upgrades . Beijing , Mexico City and Singapore press ahead with impressive new facilities . More plans for Singapore 's long overdue new Brandenburg airport , originally slated for 2012 .