This May, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI, completed construction of a new $14.5 million Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) building.
A variety of airside systems at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) still feel shiny and new to passengers and staff alike after improvements were completed last spring.
In April of 2025, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey opened the first new cargo center at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 25 years.
Denver International Airport (DEN) built a robust, proactive SMS with FAA-approved manual, integrated tech, and strong leadership support to align safety climate with culture.
Appleton International Airport (ATW) was in the midst of a $66 million expansion called Elevate while the 2025 National Football League Draft would be held just up the road in Green Bay.Â
Last fall, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hosted its first-ever Tech Day. And based on the results, there will likely be more.
Celebrating identity and sense of place are paramount at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).
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.
In September, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) announced the completion of a two-year, $15.5 million upgrade to its Terminal B Baggage Handling System.
In mid-October, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) completed the full reconstruction of Runway 17R-35L.
Several dozen airports throughout the United States are in various stages of planning or execution to improve select components of their checked bag inspection systems.
The new Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) that opened in September 2020 features many enhancements to save energy and reduce the facility’s carbon footprint, including charging stations for electric ground support equipment.
Last fall, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) went live with a geothermal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
Continuing its commitment to safety and ongoing improvement, FAA issued a Safety Call to Action in February 2023 for a critical look at the U.S. aerospace system structure, culture, process, systems and integration of safety efforts.
Described as the airport’s largest project to date, the ASE Program is about 14+ years in the making. Construction is slated for completion by 2028/2029, and Danette Bewley, President/CEO of Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) expects the changes to be amazing.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI, was on the cusp of breaking ground to expand its Concourse A in April 2020 when COVID-19 brought the entire industry to an eerie halt.
Serving more than 100 million passengers annually, it’s no secret that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a critical piece of the worldwide aviation network. So when the busy airport requires expansion or renovation, one of the biggest considerations is minimizing impact to operations.
Following the FAA Safety Organization’s final rule for Part 121 airline operators in 2015, the agency published its final ruling on Safety Management Systems (SMS) for some Part 139 airports in February 2023.
A long-time regional transportation plan became reality when Orlando and Miami were connected with high-speed rail service. The new route provides an attractive new option for airline travelers throughout the state, and Orlando International (MCO) staked its claim as the first U.S. airport with high-speed intercity passenger rail service adjacent to the terminal.
Nearly a decade ago, the FAA Safety Organization issued a final rule requiring Part 121 certificated operators—scheduled commercial airlines—to implement Safety Management Plans. The goal was to help carriers detect and correct safety risks before they become hazards.
Waco Regional Airport (ACT)’located smack dab between Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) and Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)’is making airport-wide investments to ensure that it will be able to continue meeting customer demand in central Texas.
Airline passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) can now experience the privacy and luxury typically only available to corporate and general aviation customers, thanks to a private terminal. The posh facility that opened in September 2023 is a subtenant of Signature Aviation, which has provided FBO services on the north side of ATL since 2017.
The master planning process is about provisioning for the future, and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is a prime example of why it’s so important. Currently, the middle America airport serves 15.6 million annual passengers, but that number is expected to grow to 21 million by 2040’34% over STL’s peak in 2019.
Form over function, or function over form’ It’s an age-old debate with no definitive answer. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and its project partners chose both for the recently completed $20 million renovation of Concourse D.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has experienced an increase in unhoused people seeking shelter within its facilities. With a portion of that population suffering from mental health issues, there have been assaults to passengers and airport employees as well as security breaches or other incidents that cause facility shutdowns or flight delays.
