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2026 North American Airport Sector Outlook Neutral: Focus Remains on Long-Term Growth

North American air passenger traffic is projected to increase to 9.8 billion passengers in 2025 from 9.4 billion passengers in 2024..

Statement from Seattle Port Commission on TSA Information Sharing

The Port of Seattle Commission is deeply troubled by reports that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is providing passenger lists to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for immigration enforcement at airports nationwide..

GOAA Board Approves $26 Million Expansion Project

Signature Aviation will add more than 80,000 new square feet of hangar space.

AeroCloud Expands into the African Market with Local Support from Phungela

AeroCloud is pleased to announce our expansion into the African market, marking another milestone in our rapid growth as airports around the world continue to adopt more agile and modern technology to solve their operational challenges.

Local Favorite Steel Bender Brewyard Touches Down at ABQ Sunport

Beloved Los Ranchos brewery joins Sunport’s once-in-a-generation renovation.

McFarland Johnson Names David Rich, PE, Aviation Design Manager

(MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, environmental, and construction services firm, is pleased to announce that David W.

Popular ‘Experience MCO’ Program Returns

World-class shopping and dining are once again available to non-travelers at Orlando International Airport (MCO), thanks to the return of the popular Experience MCO Visitor Pass Program, which offers even more to explore..

McFarland Johnson Announces Aviation Division Promotions To Fuel Strategic Growth

(MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, environmental, and construction services firm, is pleased to announce four significant promotions in its Aviation Division..

TPA celebrates 40 years of flying with Cayman Airways

Cayman Islands government officials joined the airline and Tampa International Airport for music and treats for travelers on Monday to mark four decades of nonstop service between Tampa Bay and Grand Cayman..

OAK Allows Public to Visit Airport Terminals Beyond Security

New ‘OAK Guest Pass’ Program Allows Non-Passengers to Pass Security to Meet Family, Loved Ones at the Gates and Shop + Dine at OAK.

METCO and Smiths Detection Announce Opening of New Assembly and Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia Aligned with Vision 2030

METCO, with partner Smiths Detection, today announce that the opening of its new state-of-the-art Assembly and Manufacturing Facility, designed to assemble, commission and manufacture advanced screening solutions (including Smiths Detection’s industry-leading X-ray screening products) is scheduled for Q1 2026..

Protecting the Skies Through Drone Detection Research at EKU

As drone usage among professionals and hobbyists becomes more common, concerns about flights in restricted airspace continue to grow..
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Alstom signs a seven-year contract extension to operate and maintain John F. Kennedy International Airport’s AirTrain in New York

With nearly 25 million passengers carried last year, the JFK AirTrain is a vital part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) efforts to reduce traffic congestion at the airport Alstom has designed and built the JFK AirTrain and has been providing operations and maintenance services for it since 2003 The contract extension with PANYNJ is valued at approximately $518 million USD (approximately 479 million euro) Over 230 Alstom employees will be retained to support the APM System..

Long Beach Airport Subsidizes More Than 3,000 Gallons of Unleaded Aviation Fuel

Long Beach Airport (LGB) has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote the transition from leaded to unleaded aviation fuel for general aviation users..

TPA celebrates nonstop service to Bogota with Avianca

Tampa International Airport and its new airline partner kicked off the Airport's first flights to South America with a gate celebration, ribbon cutting and Colombian entertainment..

Culturally and Locally Significant Art to Welcome GRB Visitors Flying in for the NFL Draft

Oneida Nation to install more than 23 pieces of artwork at GRB.

SITA Acquires Ccm to Bring to Life the Airports of The Future by Integrating Travel Tech with High-End Design

This move strengthens SITA’s offering, integrating processes, tech and design under one end-to-end solution to better advise customers and deliver smarter, more efficient and better airports with smoother passenger experiences..

Berkeley Repertory Theatre announces partnership with Oakland Airport

Partnership designed to bring the magic of live theatre to travelers and deepen Berkeley Rep and Oakland Airport’s connection with East Bay residents and visitors.

Tork Launches First-Ever Coalition To Drive Inclusive Hygiene in Public Restrooms

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, today launched the Tork Coalition for Inclusive Hygiene whose mission is to explore how hygiene in public restrooms, often the busiest space in a facility, can be improved for the majority of users.

Arconas Unveils Meanwhile: Elevated Lounge Seating for Airports

Arconas, the leading manufacturer and distributor of furniture for airports and passenger terminals, announces the launch of Meanwhile, an elevated lounge seating collection designed by Italian design studio CMP..

Boingo’s Airport Wireless Networks Recognized for Speed and Performance by Ookla

Boingo’s neutral host networks deliver industry-leading speed and performance at airports nationwide.

Pardon our noise, it’s the sound of freedom: Jaded Thunder returns to Salina

Salina and surrounding communities will see a significant increase in military presence over the coming weeks as more than 600 service members arrive to take part in Jaded Thunder, a comprehensive joint-service training exercise..

Skip-Line® and Graco® Unveil Game-Changing ACCU-BEAD™ Flow Sensor for Reflective Airport Markings

In an industry-first partnership, Skip-Line® and Graco® are proud to introduce the revolutionary ACCU-BEAD™ Flow Sensor, transforming reflective bead application in airport striping operations.

Two new stores open in OAK’s Terminal 1

and Oakland Duty free are the third and fourth new airport stores.

February 2025: Colorado Springs Airport Monthly Traffic Release

While February marked a dip in passenger traffic at Colorado Springs Airport (COS), with 156,177 total passengers, a 9.4 percent decrease from February 2024, the airport remains focused on long-term growth and expanding capacity.

Southern Illinois Airport Enters New Era Under Aviation Executive

Alyssa Connell Appointed to Guide Airport’s Future.

Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission Works With ADK to Find Next Airport Manager

Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission retained ADK Consulting and Executive Search to recruit their new Airport Manager..

San Diego International Airport Launches Live Poetry Experience for Passengers

Airport Performing Arts Residency Program Provides Venue for Artistic Development of Travel-Inspired Poems.

LaGuardia Gateway Partners Awards Inaugural B-INSPIRED STEM Grant to NYC FIRST

LaGuardia Gateway Partners and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Name the STEM Education Non-Profit as the First Annual Recipient of its New $15,000 Grant to Support STEM Programming in Queens.

Byron Chavez Promoted to Vice President, Southwest Division Aviation Leader at Rs&h

The leading engineering, architecture and consulting firm RS&H proudly announces the promotion of Byron Chavez, PE, ENV SP, to Vice President, Southwest Division Aviation Leader..

Expanded Live Music Program Welcomes Travelers at Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport (LGB) adds a joyful note to the journey with LGB Live.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport announces opening of first ever 24-7 retail store

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is expanding its offerings with Corktown Place, DTW’s first store open 24 hours, seven days a week..

Oakland Airport hosts Boys and Girls Club Oakland Aviation Day

Youth from Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda enjoyed hands-on aviation learning experiences.

Menzies Aviation receives ISO 27001 certification for information security

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has received the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the global standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

JFK Millennium Partners Selects K2 to Deliver State-of-the-Art Security Screening Checkpoint at new JFK Terminal 6

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build and operate John F.

Airline Launch Recap: Royal Jordanian IAD-AMM

Airline begins nonstop service from Washington to Amman, Jordan.
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