March-April 2025 Archives - Airport Improvement

A New Era for Baggage Screening at Sarasota Bradenton Int’l

By Kristen Rindfleisch | March 21, 2025 | Baggage| March-April 2025

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) recognized the need to replace aging infrastructure and develop new systems to handle present and future demands.

Dallas Love Field Enhances Perimeter Security with Crash-Rated Fencing

By Ronnie Wendt | March 21, 2025 | Security| March-April 2025

Many airports use chain-link fencing with barbed wire, but Dallas Love Field (DAL) officials sought more advanced fencing with a more pleasing appearance.

Denver Int’l Replaces Train Cars

By Kristin V. Shaw | March 21, 2025 | Passenger Transport| March-April 2025

At Denver International Airport (DEN), the intra-airport train system is critical for operations.

Inaugural State of the Airport Event Celebrates Contributions of Philadelphia Airports

By Nicole Nelson | March 21, 2025 | IT/Communications| March-April 2025

A State of the Airport forum held on Sept. 18, 2024, to showcase the progress and achievements taking place at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Albuquerque Sunport Amplifies Regional Feel During Terminal Renovations

By Jodi Richards | March 21, 2025 | Terminals| March-April 2025

Celebrating identity and sense of place are paramount at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Sugar Land Regional on the Cutting Edge With Autonomous Mowers

By Michelle Gardner | March 21, 2025 | Airside| March-April 2025

This year, three autonomous mowers are supplementing Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR)'s maintenance crews, with each able to mow more than 1.4 acres per hour.

Driving Simulator is Well Received at Omaha Eppley Airfield

By Jodi Richards | March 21, 2025 | Airside| March-April 2025

A high-tech driving simulator is the Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA)’s go-to tool, and both management and trainees are thrilled with the $125,000 investment.

Tri-Cities Airport Puts Worms to Work to Treat Deicing Wastewater

By Jennifer Daack Woolson | March 21, 2025 | Environmental| March-April 2025

Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA is partnering with a wastewater treatment company to conduct an eco-friendly pilot program that uses worms to treat deicing wastewater from its airfield.

Ground Boarding Facility Offers Rapid Expansion at Sarasota Bradenton Int’l

By Kristen Rindfleisch | March 21, 2025 | Terminals| March-April 2025

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) has experienced rapid growth in recent years, prompting a critical need for expansion.

O’Hare Int’l Completes Final Phase of Northeast Cargo Expansion

By Ronnie Garrett | March 21, 2025 | Cargo| March-April 2025

Two things have been making headlines about Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) lately: cargo operations and sustainability efforts.

New Maintenance Facility at Evansville Regional Amps Up Operational Efficiency

By Ken Wysocky | March 21, 2025 | Operations| March-April 2025

A new $15.5 million maintenance facility at Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is boosting the efficiency of airfield operations and has literally opened the door to buying larger and more productive snow removal equipment.

Elevating Employees to Artwork – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

By Staff | March 21, 2025 | Artscapes| March-April 2025

LaGuardia’s Terminal C honors airport workers with a striking mosaic mural by Aliza Nisenbaum, celebrating everyday heroes through art and collaboration.

San José Mineta Int’l Fast Tracks New Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Buildings

By Chris Jones | March 21, 2025 | Operations| March-April 2025

San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) recently overcame a seemingly impossible deadline to finish a key $40 million redevelopment project.

Contaminated Runways: When Friction Becomes Fiction

By Steve McKeown | March 21, 2025 | Industry Insider| March-April 2025

After a 2005 runway overrun, global efforts redefined runway safety, revealing how contaminants limit modern braking systems and drive tech innovation in aviation.

I Guess It Was Meant to Be

By Paul Bowers | March 21, 2025 | Publisher's Column| March-April 2025

We had a hole in our lineup for this edition that needed to be filled. And quick!