Eight Dual-Port Chargers at Terminal 4 Will Power Delta Air Lines’ Electric Airport Ground Support Equipment, Such as Baggage Tractors and Airplane Tows, to Enable More Sustainable Operations
Infrastructure Funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Allocation of Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Environmental Mitigation Trust
New Charging Installations and Electric Ground Support Equipment Bolster Port Authority’s 2022 Mandate Requiring Transition to Zero-Emissions Airside Vehicles at Agency’s Three Major Airports
Photos of Newly Installed Chargers are Available Here

The firm will provide architecture, engineering, and construction services for the growing general aviation airport.

In September, a total 199,735 passengers traveled through the Colorado Springs Airport (COS), marking an 8.3 percent decrease from the same period last year. However, year-to-date, there has been a significant 9.6 percent increase compared to 2023.

During September, 523,004 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was a decrease of 7 percent compared to September 2023. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 14 percent.

Partnership with Indy corporate community credited with the strategic win

The airport has now transitioned to BioEx Fluorine-Free Foam (F3), a safer, PFAS-free alternative.

Wes Blair Named Chief of Police by The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

Samantha Baumhour moves into new role as Cheif Administrative Officer for Team Eagle Ltd.

The report highlights the critical role of national air service with regional airlines serving 94% of the U.S. airports receiving passenger service.

PHOENIX (May 29, 2024) – AzAA awarded the Airport Executive of the Year, Corporate Member of the Year, and the President’s Award at its annual spring conference held in Yuma, AZ at the end of April. Recipients included Ms. Gladys Brown, C.M., C.A.E., Airport Executive of the Year; Mr. Ryan Toner, P.E., Corporate Member of the Year; and Ms. Carmen Rose, P.E., President’s Award winner. Each honoree has made lasting positive impacts on airports in Arizona and within the organization, and AzAA recognizes their outstanding contributions.
 
Ms. Gladys Brown, C.M., C.A.E, currently serves as the Airport Director at Yuma International Airport (KNYL) and the small rural airport Rolle Airfield (Aux 4). Prior to becoming the Airport Director, Ms. Brown was the Deputy Airport Director and originally joined the Yuma County Airport Authority (YCAA) in 2009 as Director of Operations. Over the course of her tenure at YCAA, Ms. Brown has been awarded numerous industry awards and recognitions, including the California Maritime Academy 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award, the American Association of Airport Executives – Southwest Chapter (SWAAAE) 2017 Executive of the Year, and the AzAA 2017 Airport Executive of the Year. Additionally, under her leadership, Yuma International Airport has been selected twice as the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Arizona Airport of the Year in 2015 and 2021. Ms. Brown is a Past President of AzAA and regionally serves on the Board of Directors as the At-Large Director of SWAAAE.
 
Ms. Brown’s unwavering commitment to AzAA and other industry organizations, dedicated leadership practices, mentorship beliefs and efforts, and advocacy efforts on behalf of Arizona airports and collaborations with numerous community partners are attributed to her receiving this year’s Executive of the Year recipient. As noted in her nomination, Ms. Brown “is truly an exceptional airport executive who has dedicated herself [as] an active and effective leader within the community and aviation industry on the local, state, and federal level….”     
 
Mr. Ryan Toner, P.E., currently serves as Vice President and Airport Development Business Unit Leader at Dibble, a multi-discipline planning, engineering, and design firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Toner is a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Arizona and Colorado and has over 19 years in the industry. He has been with Dibble since 2011. Mr. Toner has been an active and engaged member of AzAA over the last ten years and served as Associate Director from 2016 – 2018. Mr. Toner has “consistently fostered not only an environment of collaboration on behalf and for the betterment of [the AzAA] organization, but has also selflessly given his time, both as an industry professional and as a volunteer, for our efforts across the state. Not only does he maintain a high-level of dedication to AzAA, but he also works quite diligently to ensure other professional organizations (AAAE, ACC, etc.) both communicate and align with AzAA’s goals,” as stated in his nomination.
 
Ms. Carmen Rose, P.E., currently serves as the State Aviation Engineer with the Arizona Department of Transportation – Aeronautics Division. Previously she spent 15 years as a private consultant as a Project Manager working for numerous airport clients across the state. She has been associated with AzAA since 2011 and served as Associate Director from 2019 – 2021. Ms. Rose volunteers on several AzAA committees and has been organizing the annual spring conference golf tournament since 2023. Outgoing 2023 AzAA President, Sarah Demory, A.A.E., bestowed the award on Ms. Rose noting her “generous contributions, support, and time given to AzAA not only over the last year, but for many years.”
 
The AzAA Board of Directors would like to congratulate each deserving recipient of this year’s Excellence Awards, and for his/her dedicated service to AzAA and aviation in the state of Arizona.   
AzAA was formed in 1979 to bring together the representatives of public and private airports and others interested in the general benefit of aviation to provide information, expertise, and support to all those in the State of Arizona’s aviation industry. Further, the Association works to foster public recognition of airports and the airport executive profession, and to assist in the future development of air transportation in Arizona. www.azairports.org

The September number is a 29% increase compared to September of 2023.

The Philly-founded favorite is now serving lattes, teas and pastries between Terminals B and C

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Glastonbury, Connecticut Office Expands Our Commitment to Clients

Sacramento County’s Department of Airports is pleased to announce the successful sale of $469.12 million in General Airport Revenue Bonds (GARBs), marking a significant step in financing its ambitious $1.3 billion infrastructure improvement program at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) called SMForward.

Tucson International Airport Welcomes Southwest Airlines New Nonstop Service to Sacramento

Jeffrey Perry, C.M., Named Chief Operating Officer by The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority

MAC, Delta now beginning third phase of Terminal 1 concourse renovations

42 Members of the Senior Leadership Team Also Acquire a Significant Equity Interest in the Company, Marking the First Ownership Transfer from the Daly Family in Over 100 Years

In this role, he will develop and manage aircraft operations, building and airfield maintenance, construction, safety and regulatory compliance, and enact programs to promote airport usage. He will begin his new role on October 2, 2024.

TK Elevator Announces New Executive Leadership Role for Ercan Keles

Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Balram “B” Bheodari joined the firm as National Practice Lead – Aviation Services.