Publisher's Column

What’s Your Claim to Fame?

By Paul Bowers | March 1, 2024 | Publisher's Column| March-April 2024

The great thing is that you can determine your airport?s claim to fame.

There’s Plenty of Smooth Air If We Ignore the Static

By Paul Bowers | January 1, 2024 | Publisher's Column| January-February 2024

As an industry, we have projects ready to keep pace with increased demand and the cash to pay for them. So, what could go wrong?

Taking Care of Tomorrow

By Paul Bowers | October 1, 2023 | Publisher's Column| October 2023

Times are good. We need to prepare for future growth.

The Best and the Brightest

By Paul Bowers | September 1, 2023 | Publisher's Column| September 2023

This September issue is a testament to the culture of brave risk-taking that pushes the status quo.

Farewell Friend, We’ll Miss You

By Paul Bowers | July 1, 2023 | Publisher's Column| July-August 2023

The final issue of Centerlines magazine has been published.

Highs and Lows

By Paul Bowers | May 1, 2023 | Publisher's Column| May-June 2023

My generation has weathered the lows of our airport industry.

Mission Accomplished

By Paul Bowers | March 1, 2023 | Publisher's Column| March-April 2023

Planning for March/April's issue started last fall, and many stories were assigned around Thanksgiving.

Pulling Together

By Paul Bowers | January 1, 2023 | Publisher's Column| January-February 2023

Christmas 2022 was a disaster for our entire industry.

Mainstream Sustainability

By Paul Bowers | November 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| November-December 2022

Some stories in this edition were included specifically for their sustainability angles while others could fit just as well in other issues. In some cases, the sustainability story emerged late in the game.

A Powerful PR Tool

By Paul Bowers | October 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| October 2022

Recently, Gerald R. Ford International unveiled its new Elevate website.

Getting Rowdy

By Paul Bowers | September 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| September 2022

Sometimes I wonder what consumer media outlets are thinking when they decide what stories to cover about airports and airlines.

Keeping it Real

By Paul Bowers | July 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| July-August 2022

There?s a demand and necessity for things that are real.

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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery…or Deception

By Paul Bowers | May 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| May-June 2022

Websites are now in the same category as Rolex watches and Gucci handbags: buyer/user beware.

And the Beat Goes on

By Paul Bowers | March 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| March-April 2022

This spring I competed in two half marathons. I had missed these events and am so glad we?re back to in-person races.

Settle in for More Changes

By Paul Bowers | January 1, 2022 | Publisher's Column| January-February 2022

We are into a new year, and the blueprint for our industry is far from boring.

Why I Love High Tide

By Paul Bowers | November 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| November-December 2021

The capacity to evolve that our industry demonstrates never ceases to amaze me.

Which Team Are You On?

By Paul Bowers | October 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| October 2021

In this industry, it?s hard to succeed if you?re on the bench because your political team didn?t win.

Runway & Ramp Special Edition

By Paul Bowers | September 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| September 2021

A huge nomination list of compelling runway stories inspired our annual Runway & Ramp edition, which we?ve been publishing since 2010.

Getting Back on Track

By Paul Bowers | July 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| July-August 2021

Those so-called experts who predicted that the post-pandemic traffic recovery would be measured in years, not months, missed the mark.

In Good Company

By Paul Bowers | May 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| May-June 2021

The storied FAA Airport Improvement Program turns 40 this month.

We’ll Get There

By Paul Bowers | March 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| March-April 2021

It has been a little more than a year since our industry hit a major bout of turbulence

Childcare, Commuting and Language Classes

By Paul Bowers | January 28, 2021 | Publisher's Column| November-December 2023

Airports are not islands. Wait, maybe they are?

Show Me!

By Paul Bowers | January 1, 2021 | Publisher's Column| January-February 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic created a plethora of options to cope with the new realities of air travel.

Let’s Not Get Ahead of Ourselves

By Paul Bowers | November 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| November-December 2020

When justifying the need for their projects, airports reference pre-pandemic passenger levels.