SSP Announces Leadership Change: Pat Murray Appointed CEO of SSP America

SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations across 37 countries, announces the appointment of Pat Murray as the new Chief Executive Officer of SSP America with immediate effect. Pat succeeds Michael Svagdis, who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity outside the Group after a decade of strong leadership.

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Sacramento International Airport Secures Historic TIFIA Loan for SMForward

The Build America Bureau has officially executed a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with Sacramento International Airport (SMF), marking the first time funding for an airport project has been secured under the program. The loan will provide critical financing for the new Pedestrian Walkway, offering significant cost savings and supporting long-term infrastructure improvements.

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Unique Partnership Addresses Controller Shortage

Air Traffic Control Future Operators (ATCFO) and UFA, Inc. have joined forces to address the pressing issue of the air traffic controller shortage. As the demand for skilled controllers continues to rise, this partnership aims to accelerate and improve training of future air traffic controllers.

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San Francisco International Airport Revenue Bond Rating Raised To ‘AA-‘ On Traffic Recovery, Financial Performance

S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘AA-‘ long-term rating to the $996.36 million in series 2025 second series revenue bonds issued by the San Francisco City & County Airport Commission for San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is made up of $870.6 million in series 2025A (AMT), $108.4 million in series 2025B (non-AMT), and $17.2 million in series 2025C (taxable) bonds.

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Lee County Port Authority Welcomes New Deputy Executive Director of Aviation/chief Operating Officer

Steven Roque, C.M., A.C.E., has joined the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) as Deputy Executive Director of Aviation and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will lead the Aviation Division of more than 300 employees at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. Roque will be responsible for overseeing the fiscal, administrative and operational management of the Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Department, airport operations, contract management, LCPA Police Department, maintenance, as well as Page Field (FMY).

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