Publisher's Column

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.

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.

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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.

Time to Vote

By Paul Bowers | October 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| October 2020

With the general election coming November 3, now is the time to plan.

Action is the Antidote

By Paul Bowers | September 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| September 2020

A lot of people have COVID fatigue. And who can blame them? It?s been a drain.

Welcome to the Flat Side of Social Media

By Paul Bowers | July 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| July-August 2020

I don?t know about you, but my social media feeds have been running overtime lately.

Where Do We Go From Here?

By Paul Bowers | May 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| May-June 2020

While we have never before experienced a COVID-19 pandemic, we can draw on previous disruptors to guess what happens in the future of aviation.

Picks & Pans

By Paul Bowers | March 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| March-April 2020

Here are just a few Picks and Pans from my early 2020 travels.

Artscapes

By Paul Bowers | January 1, 2020 | Publisher's Column| January-February 2020

We?ve all heard the phrase, ?When you?ve seen one airport, you?ve seen one airport.? The same can be said for airport art.

Making Dollars & Sense of Green Projects

By Paul Bowers | November 1, 2019 | Publisher's Column| November-December 2019

In our risk-averse airport industry, green projects were once viewed as politically motivated ideas championed by hippy, left-leaning activists. Now they?re being recognized as smart.

Seek Professional Help

By Paul Bowers | October 1, 2019 | Publisher's Column| October 2019

I recently read about an airport failing an FAA runway inspection because the glass beads in its markings had worn off and were not providing enough reflectivity.