New paradigm of the 3rd generation airport:
Incheon Airport leads the change in the future ecosystem of the airport industry by establishing the airport economic bloc.
The airport economic bloc is an extensive economic zone in which various airport-related industries are integrated and an industrial ecosystem where a wide spectrum of economic activities are carried out and new values are created through the aviation network.
| 1st generation | 2st generation | 3st generation |
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| Establishment of airplane take-off and landing infrastructure, convenience and commercial facilities in terminals | Cultural complex space (Airport City) combining transportation, shopping, and business in addition to leisure and entertainment functions | Industrial hub based on global accessibility and the base for economic activities expanded into hinterland regions |
Incheon Airport Economic Zone is begin reborn as a global business platform from which optimal synergetic effects are obtained in connection with the Metropolitan Area equipped with advanced industrial facilities
Through the airport economic bloc, Incheon Airport establishes an economic hub and leads the future with a focus on global business.
| Business/R&D Hub | Tourism/Logistics Hub | Advanced Industry Hub | Airport Support Hub |
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| With an enormous business platform, a variety of business environments are offered, including a global Aviation Town, an R&D and educational training complex, and airplane financial assistance complex. | Representative landmarks and the tourism industry belt are established, and the GDC, Fulfillment Center, etc. are set up in response to changes in e-commerce and logistics processes. | It serves as an industrial complex that leads innovation of the global manufacturing industry by establishing a convergence industrial hub centered on the 4th Industrial Revolution. | A cutting-edge MRO complex and FBO facility is established through mid- to long-term MRO promotion strategies, which comprehensively consider changes in the industrial environment. |
Incheon Airport plans to contribute to public values by producing ripple effects that are beneficial to not only airport-related businesses but also the regional and national economy.
| Yearly sales | Effect on production inducement | |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics | KRW900billion | KRW1.700trillion |
| MRO | KRW2.400trillion | KRW3.700trillion |
| Tourism | KRW5.800trillion | KRW9.900trillion |
| Total | KRW9.100trillion | KRW15.300trillion |
