September 2026 Archives - Airport Improvement

Perpetual Blossoms – Richmond International Airport (RIC)

By Staff | August 24, 2026 | Artscapes| September 2026

Richmond International Airport (RIC) debuts a 24-foot dogwood sculpture celebrating Virginia’s natural environment, culture and diverse community.

Electric Vehicles are an Emerging Perimeter Security Threat

By René Rieder Jr. | August 24, 2026 | Industry Insider| September 2026

The next vehicle approaching your perimeter gate may look familiar, but could actually be quite different beneath ...

All Politics is Local

By Paul Bowers | August 24, 2026 | Publisher's Column| September 2026

Airport governance shifts at Green Bay (GRB) and across Tennessee raise concerns about local control, public input and airport leadership decisions today.

Change and Growth Are Anything but Glacial at Glacier Park Int’l

By Chris Jones | August 24, 2026 | Terminals| September 2026

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) transforms its terminal with a $160 million expansion designed for growth and a strong Montana sense of place.

Canadian Fueling and Deicing Consortia Make the Switch from Hard Copies to Software

By Michelle Gardner | August 24, 2026 | Fuel Operations| September 2026

Canadian airport fueling and deicing consortia adopt SAIM software to centralize asset data, maintenance, inspections and compliance records.

Muskegon County Airport Rebuilds After Near Decertification, One Project at a Time

By Cyrus Aryani | August 24, 2026 | Operations| September 2026

Muskegon County Airport (MKG) rebuilds operations and community trust through better airline service, terminal improvements and new amenities.

Seattle-Tacoma Int’l Builds Up, Not Out When Expanding and Remaking C Concourse

By Jennifer Daack Woolson | August 24, 2026 | Terminals| September 2026

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) transforms C Concourse with four levels of new passenger space, dining, art and gathering areas.

Atlanta Int’l Kicks Off Parking Overhaul in Time for FIFA World Cup

By Jodi Richards | August 24, 2026 | Parking| September 2026

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) adds thousands of parking spaces with new technology to improve efficiency and the passenger experience.

Terminal 8 at JFK Int’l Completes Sweeping Commercial Redevelopment

By Jodi Richards | August 24, 2026 | Concessions / Retail| September 2026

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) completes a major Terminal 8 commercial overhaul designed to deliver an authentic New York passenger experience.

New CONRAC at Gerald R. Ford Int’l Benefits More Than Just Car Rental Customers

By Ken Wysocky | August 24, 2026 | Passenger Transport| September 2026

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) centralizes rental car operations in a new CONRAC that improves access, efficiency and terminal-area traffic.

New Inline Baggage Screening at Punta Gorda Airport Sets the Stage for Future Growth

By Ronnie Wendt | August 24, 2026 | Baggage| September 2026

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) upgrades baggage handling and screening to reduce bottlenecks, increase capacity and support its larger terminal expansion.

Redding Regional Combines Persistence and Speed to Complete Runway Improvements

By Andrew Tellijohn | August 24, 2026 | Runway/Ramp| September 2026

Redding Regional Airport (RDD) resurfaces and regrades its primary runway during a monthlong closure, improving reliability for commercial and GA traffic.

TSA Funds and Deploys Digital Checkpoint Signage to Help Celebrate America’s 250th

By Paul Nolan | August 24, 2026 | Security| September 2026

TSA installs digital communication towers at major U.S. airports to celebrate America’s 250th while helping passengers navigate security checkpoints.

Statesville Regional “Invests in Itself” by Building New Terminal

By Scott Berman | August 24, 2026 | General Aviation| September 2026

Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) opens a modern 26,082-square-foot terminal with expanded amenities for pilots, passengers and the local community.