November-December 2012 Archives - Airport Improvement

Blueprint For the Future

By Paul Bowers | November 1, 2012 | Publisher's Column| November-December 2012

There’s a widening gulf in America these days. No, I’m not referring to politics. Lord knows ...

Long Beach Municipal Modernizes Airport While Respecting Iconic Terminal

By Jodi Richards | November 1, 2012 | Terminals| November-December 2012

Officials at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) in southern California hope to give travelers an early Christmas ...

Long Beach Municipal Revamps its Retail & Food/Beverage Program

By Jodi Richards | November 1, 2012 | Concessions / Retail| November-December 2012

For Airport Director Mario Rodriguez, the $45 million concourse project nearing completion at Long Beach Municipal ...

Airports Add 21st Century Twist to Customer Service

By Kathy Scott | November 1, 2012 | Operations| November-December 2012

A new breed of customer service representatives is popping up in a handful of eastern U.S. airports. They speak to ...

Collin County Regional Thinks Big with Replacement Runway

By Robert Nordstrom | November 1, 2012 | Runway/Ramp| November-December 2012

Runway 18-36 at Collin County Regional Airport (TKI) is more than a new takeoff and landing surface. It’s ...

DFW Adds Hands-On A380 Training to its Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Curriculum

By Lara Jackson | November 1, 2012 | Emergency Operations| November-December 2012

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) recently enhanced its well-established aircraft rescue and ...

Page Field Transforms Its Facilities & Business Structure

By Ken Wysocky | November 1, 2012 | General Aviation| November-December 2012

The retro-looking terminal at Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, FL, belies the airport’s otherwise modern ...

Duluth Int’l Overcomes Funding Challenges to Build $77.5 Million New Terminal

By Rebecca Kanable | November 1, 2012 | Terminals| November-December 2012

Just as giant freighters traversing Lake Superior often battle brutal storms to reach Duluth, MN, the port ...

Sacramento Int’l Lauds New Background Check Channeling Service

By Ronnie L. Garrett | November 1, 2012 | Security| November-December 2012

Until recently, airports had just one option for channeling their data for TSA-required employee background ...

Miami Int’l Ups Safety of Fuel Farm After Devastating Fire

By Robert Nordstrom | November 1, 2012 | Fuel Operations| November-December 2012

Miami International Airport (MIA) reached a significant and cathartic milestone in recovering from a fire that ...

Sea-Tac Anticipates Quick & Ample Dividends from Pre-Conditioned Air Project

By Jennifer Bradley | November 1, 2012 | Ground Support| November-December 2012

Green has long been the color of choice at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA); and this season, it’s ...

Boston Logan Completes Garage & Road Renovation Nearly $12 Million Under Budget & 11 Months Ahead of

By Greg Gerber | November 1, 2012 | Parking| November-December 2012

It’s hard to launch a construction project of any size at land-locked Boston Logan International Airport ...

Say “Yes” to Information Technology

By Catherine Mayer | November 1, 2012 | Industry Insider| November-December 2012

Say “Yes” to Information Technology A recent survey shows that even though airports are cautious ...