Adiós! - Cancun International (CUN)
The industry lost an iconic image earlier this year when crews removed a longtime Corona ad from the control tower at Cancun International (CUN). For years, the tall cerveza delighted passengers landing at the southeast Mexico airport—especially tourists bound for the area’s beaches and all-inclusive resorts.
The giant beer bottle and associated corporate logo also represented a unique blend of commerce and public art. Without the colorful graphic display, CUN’s tower now looks notably plain. We’ll miss you, amigo!
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Airport Industry Headlines
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- SYR to Host Master Plan Update Public Open House #3
- 2023-24 BALCHEN/POST AWARD
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport celebrates new non-stop to Montréal with Air Canada
- AAAE Elects Leaders for 2024-2025 at 96th Annual Conference & Exposition in Nashville
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Airside Projects
- New Apron Lighting Resolves Glaring Issues at Dallas Love Field
- Florida’s Statewide Markings Program Evolves
- Lincoln Airport Takes Creative Route to Adding New Leisure Service
- New Taxiway at Myrtle Beach Int’l Improves Airfield Safety, Frees Space for Terminal Expansion
- Tampa Int’l Plots New Course to Enhance Airfield Safety
Baggage Projects
- Rapidly Growing Volume of Oversized Baggage Prompts System Redesign at Salt Lake City Int’l
- Columbia Metropolitan Upgrades Baggage System and Ticketing Lobby
- Long Beach Airport Adds Permanent Checked Baggage Inspection System and Improves Ticketing Building
- New Concourse at Phoenix Sky Harbor Features Advanced Baggage Handling System
- New Baggage System at Orlando Int’l Features Individual Totes and Upper-Level Claim Area
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Cargo Projects
- Spokane Int’l Builds Rail-Truck Facility on Surplus Land
- Halifax Stanfield Builds Cargo Park With Cold Chain Capabilities
- Extensive Cargo Growth at Cincinnati Int’l Boosts Revenues, Diversifies Business Base
- FedEx Expands at Ontario Int’l to Support Growing E-Commerce Demand
- Winnipeg Int’l Adds Multiuse Facility to Enhance Cargo Operations
Concessions/Retail Projects
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Emergency Operations Projects
- New ARFF Facility Boosts Efficiency, Paves Way for New Terminal at Monterey Regional
- Decatur Airport Builds New Facility for Firefighting and Maintenance Teams
- Naples Airport Recovers After Hurricane Ian’s Saltwater Storm Surge
- Sacramento Int’l Builds Bigger, Better Fire and Rescue Station
- Hybrid Fire Station at San José Int’l Provides Emergency Services for Airport and Surrounding Area
Environment/Sustainability Projects
- Toronto City Airport Leads the Move to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam
- New Noise Technology System at Minneapolis-St. Paul Int’l Earns Patent
- Martha’s Vineyard Airport Tests Underground Filtration for PFAS Contamination
- Santa Maria Airport Takes Common Sense Approach to PFAS Testing
- Philadelphia Int’l Follows Envision Program for Major Taxiway Rehab
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Fuel Operations Projects
General Aviation Projects
Ground Support Projects
- Montgomery Regional Leaps Into the Future With Electric Aircraft Chargers
- Exterior Jet Bridge Coating Saves Energy, Increases Passenger Comfort at Harry Reid Int’l
- O’Hare Moves Aircraft Deicing From Gates to High-Tech Centralized Facility
- Ground Power Upgrades in the Works at Newark Int’l
- Long Beach Airport & Airline Partners Phase Out Fossil Fuels for Ground Support Equipment
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IT/Communications Projects
- Hawaii Provides State-Owned Airports with Online Platform for Environmental Systems Management
- Website Platform Helps Airports Attract More Customers
- Virtual Ramp System at Kansas City Int’l Provides 360-Degree View of Airfield
- Interactive Web Page Offers Planning Tools for Memphis Int’l Travelers
- Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Invests in Data Management Upgrade
Landside Development Projects
Operations Projects
- Safety Management Systems: Lessons from the Airline Sector
- Historic Wildfires Prompt Kelowna Int’l to Move Commercial Flights From Day to Night
- Terminal Expansion at Kansas City Int’l Prompts New Snow Removal Strategy and Equipment
- New Glycol Recycling Facility at Syracuse Hancock Int’l Produces Deicing Fluid Certified for Reuse
- Drones and Virtual Reality Speed Control Tower Siting at Boulder City Municipal
Parking Projects
- Moving Walkways Replace Decades-Old Monorail at Tampa Int’l
- Sarasota-Bradenton Int’l Adds New Cellphone Lot With Improved Amenities
- Flagstaff Pulliam Implements Paid Parking Program
- New 7-Level Garage Increases Parking Capacity and Convenience for Customers
- Regina Int’l Optimizes Parking with 24/7 Call Center and On-site Customer Service Reps
Passenger Transport Projects
- Plane Train Extension is on Track for 2025 Delivery at Atlanta Int’l
- “Wingless Travel” Takes Flight at Regional Airports
- Inductive Charging for Electric Shuttles
- Winnipeg Int’l Launches Self-Driving Wheelchair Service
- Long-Awaited Rail Extension Is Just the Ticket to Spur Growth at Washington Dulles
Runway/Ramp Projects
- Punta Gorda Closes Runway, Powers Through Rebuild Project
- Vancouver Int’l Turns Untimely Winter Storms Into Opportunity for Improvement
- Airports Apply Heavy Surface Treatment to Increase Service Life of Asphalt Runways
- Round-the-Clock Work Helps Cheyenne Regional Finish Paving Project On Time
- Finish Line in Sight at St. Louis Lambert Int’l
Security Projects
- Dallas Fort Worth Int’l Bolsters Employee Security Screening Program
- Denver Int’l Completes State-of-the-Art West Security Checkpoint
- Harry Reid Int’l Tests Self-Service Checkpoint
- Automated Exit Safeguards and Welcomes Passengers Arriving at Oakland Int’l
- Miami Int’l Tests Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Deterrence Technologies
Terminal Projects
- New Satellite Concourse Provides Efficient Gate Expansion at Nashville Int’l
- Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Completes Five-Gate Addition
- New Outdoor Deck Relieves Passenger Congestion at Charlottetown Airport
- Terminal Modernization at Boston Logan Has Passengers and Locals Seeing Red, But in a Good Way
- Massive Restroom Renovations in Progress at Miami Int’l
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