A State of the Airport forum held on Sept. 18, 2024, to showcase the progress and achievements taking place at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Continuing its commitment to safety and ongoing improvement, FAA issued a Safety Call to Action in February 2023 for a critical look at the U.S. aerospace system structure, culture, process, systems and integration of safety efforts.
Cincinnati airport trialed Volan's Bluetooth badges for asset tracking, safety, and efficiency in a 9-month test, reducing safety costs while enhancing security.
Recognizing the need for robust environmental systems management, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division provides a cloud-based, no-code system for its 15 state-owned and state-operated airports. For years, the online tool has provided structure and support for managing environmental permits, tracking risk assessments, scheduling tenant inspections, reporting spills or illicit discharges and other key factors.
Growth can be elusive for any airport, especially small ones that suffer 'leakage''the loss of customers to larger nearby airports. Appleton International Airport (ATW) in east-central Wisconsin and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in South Carolina have a new tool to help plug their revenue-killing leaks: FlyMyAirport from Airport One LLC.
After four years of construction and many more years of planning, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) opened its new $1.5 billion terminal this February. With 39 gates, 1 million square feet of terminal space and 6,200 parking spots, the new facility represents the largest single infrastructure project in Kansas City's history.
It's sad, but true: Most route maps on airport websites are about as bland as in-flight meals. But Memphis International Airport (MEM) recently spiced up its version by offering customers a veritable smorgasbord of intel about flight destinations and associated attractions'all on one sleek web page with lots of videos and clickable links.
When Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) implemented operations management software a few short years ago, Safety Management Systems Specialist Adam Varo saw tremendous opportunities for broader applications.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has embarked on a comprehensive program to take its information technology (IT) network far into the future. The vision is to create and own a seamless, standardized network that optimizes the passenger experience and provides efficient service for carriers and tenants. If all goes according to plan, the new network will eventually produce additional revenue.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) focuses on moving people and cargo 365 days a year. Last year, the Upstate South Carolina airport entered a new arena'broadcasting'when it launched Carolina Traveler, a podcast about the airport and region.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) clearly know the importance of finding ways to better analyze passenger flow to enhance daily operations. Each independently sought software that could collect and manage data to help improve terminal operations and passenger satisfaction.
It was 2019, and Clint Torp had just started his new job as director of Operations at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in central Iowa. As the new kid on the block, Torp began familiarizing himself with the facility's operations and processes. And it didn't take long before he realized the data collection system DSM had in place wasn't providing enough data or the right data. As a self-professed 'data guy,' Torp knew straight away that he wanted to make some changes.
