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Vancouver Int’l Completes North Runway Rehab During Overnight Closures

Vancouver Int’l Completes North Runway Rehab During Overnight Closures

by Jodi Richards | Apr 30, 2026 | Runway/Ramp

Last fall, Runway 8L-26R at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia returned to full service after an ambitious six-month, $133 million modernization program. Work to overlay the concrete with asphalt, upgrade associated electrical and lighting and...

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Private Partnership Funds New Terminal at Montreal Metropolitan, Expands Domestic Service

Private Partnership Funds New Terminal at Montreal Metropolitan, Expands Domestic Service

by Jodi Richards | Apr 30, 2026 | Terminals

Domestic travel options within Canada from Montreal are set to get a tremendous boost this summer, with service scheduled to begin June 15 out of a recently constructed commercial terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU).

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Blue Grass Airport Upgrades Regional ARFF Training Center

Blue Grass Airport Upgrades Regional ARFF Training Center

by Jodi Richards | Mar 16, 2026 | Emergency Operations

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) upgraded its ARFF Training Center with new Boeing 737/A320 and Blackhawk simulators, expanding capacity for airport firefighter training.

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South Bend Int’l Realigns Taxiway and Reconstructs Ramp

South Bend Int’l Realigns Taxiway and Reconstructs Ramp

by Jodi Richards | Mar 16, 2026 | Runway/Ramp

South Bend International Airport (SBN) completed a $105M taxiway realignment and ramp reconstruction project to improve airfield safety, aircraft movement and gate flexibility.

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Charlotte Douglas Int’l Finishes Transformational Terminal Lobby Expansion

Charlotte Douglas Int’l Finishes Transformational Terminal Lobby Expansion

by Jodi Richards | Jan 23, 2026 | Terminals

In September 2025, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) celebrated the completion of its Terminal Lobby Expansion.

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Pittsburgh Int’l Puts Finishing Touches on New Landside Terminal

Pittsburgh Int’l Puts Finishing Touches on New Landside Terminal

by Jodi Richards | Nov 3, 2025 | Terminals

In mid-October, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) cut the ribbon on its new $1.7 billion terminal in preparation for the subsequent fall public opening.

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Curating an Improved Customer Experience at Pittsburgh Int’l

Curating an Improved Customer Experience at Pittsburgh Int’l

by Jodi Richards | Nov 3, 2025 | Terminals

For Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and its $1.7 billion Terminal Modernization Program, art is most certainly not an afterthought.

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Internal Operational Readiness Division Benefits Los Angeles Int’l

Internal Operational Readiness Division Benefits Los Angeles Int’l

by Jodi Richards | Oct 6, 2025 | Operations

LAX’s in-house Airport Operational Readiness division orchestrates smooth openings of complex projects by aligning stakeholders, testing systems, and training staff—reducing risk, boosting day-one performance, and keeping upgrades seamless.

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New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility Opens at Gerald Ford Int’l

New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility Opens at Gerald Ford Int’l

by Jodi Richards | Aug 24, 2025 | Emergency Operations

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.

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Cincinnati Int’l Improves Boarding Efficiency, Other Ground Handling Systems in Concourse B

Cincinnati Int’l Improves Boarding Efficiency, Other Ground Handling Systems in Concourse B

by Jodi Richards | Aug 24, 2025 | Ground Support

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.

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New Consolidated Cargo Facility at Kennedy Int’l Sets the Stage for Future Growth

New Consolidated Cargo Facility at Kennedy Int’l Sets the Stage for Future Growth

by Jodi Richards | Aug 24, 2025 | Cargo

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.

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Denver Int’l Achieves Major Safety Milestone With FAA Approval of SMS Manual

Denver Int’l Achieves Major Safety Milestone With FAA Approval of SMS Manual

by Jodi Richards | Jul 8, 2025 | Emergency Operations

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.

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Appleton Int’l Handles  NFL Draft Traffic During Major Expansion Project

Appleton Int’l Handles  NFL Draft Traffic During Major Expansion Project

by Jodi Richards | May 20, 2025 | Terminals

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. 

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San Francisco Int’l Flips the Script for Interfacing With Tech Vendors

San Francisco Int’l Flips the Script for Interfacing With Tech Vendors

by Jodi Richards | May 20, 2025 | IT/Communications

Last fall, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) hosted its first-ever Tech Day. And based on the results, there will likely be more.

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Albuquerque Sunport Amplifies Regional Feel During Terminal Renovations

Albuquerque Sunport Amplifies Regional Feel During Terminal Renovations

by Jodi Richards | Mar 21, 2025 | Terminals

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

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Driving Simulator is Well Received at Omaha Eppley Airfield

Driving Simulator is Well Received at Omaha Eppley Airfield

by Jodi Richards | Mar 21, 2025 | Airside

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.

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Sacramento Int’l Updates Baggage Handling Technology in Terminal B

Sacramento Int’l Updates Baggage Handling Technology in Terminal B

by Jodi Richards | Jan 24, 2025 | Baggage

In September, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) announced the completion of a two-year, $15.5 million upgrade to its Terminal B Baggage Handling System.

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Innovative Phasing at Dallas Fort Worth Int’l Returns Key Runway Back to Service in Record Time

Innovative Phasing at Dallas Fort Worth Int’l Returns Key Runway Back to Service in Record Time

by Jodi Richards | Jan 24, 2025 | Runway/Ramp

In mid-October, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) completed the full reconstruction of Runway 17R-35L.

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TSA-Funded Projects are Underway for Targeted Improvements to Checked Bag Inspection Systems

TSA-Funded Projects are Underway for Targeted Improvements to Checked Bag Inspection Systems

by Jodi Richards | Nov 4, 2024 | Baggage

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.

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Salt Lake City Int’l Enhances Airside Sustainability With Electric Ground Support Equipment

Salt Lake City Int’l Enhances Airside Sustainability With Electric Ground Support Equipment

by Jodi Richards | Nov 4, 2024 | Ground Support

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.

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Louisville Int’l Adds Geothermal System for Sustainability and Passenger Comfort

Louisville Int’l Adds Geothermal System for Sustainability and Passenger Comfort

by Jodi Richards | Nov 4, 2024 | Operations

Last fall, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) went live with a geothermal heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

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FAA Deploys ADS-B Technology to Improve Surface Awareness on Airfields

FAA Deploys ADS-B Technology to Improve Surface Awareness on Airfields

by Jodi Richards | Oct 1, 2024 | IT/Communications

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.

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Tucson International Leverages Partnerships and Federal Funding to Enhance Airfield Safety

Tucson International Leverages Partnerships and Federal Funding to Enhance Airfield Safety

by Jodi Richards | Oct 1, 2024 | General Aviation

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.

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Ford Int’l Kicks Off Expansion Program in Concourse A

Ford Int’l Kicks Off Expansion Program in Concourse A

by Jodi Richards | Sep 1, 2024 | Terminals

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.

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Atlanta Int’l Combines Modular and Traditional Build Methods for Concourse D Expansion

by Jodi Richards | Jul 1, 2024 | Terminals

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. 

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