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To PPP or Not to PPP, That is the Question

by Stanis Smith | Nov 1, 2013 | Industry Insider

Query: What do LaGuardia, Santiago International, Chicago Midway, Gary/Chicago International and Iqaluit Airport have in common? Answer: They are all contemplating some form of private/public partnership (PPP). PPPs are a radical departure from conventional...

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Airports Shouldn’t Need a ‘User Manual’

by Stanis Smith | Sep 1, 2012 | Industry Insider

As an architect and frequent user of airports, I'm a strong advocate of intuitive wayfinding. Even those of us who fly every week have experienced disorientation and confusion when traveling through some terminals. Having to rely on signs is often as frustrating...

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Digital Issue...

 
May/June 2026
May/June 2026

Industry News…

  • Historic Neir’s Tavern Opens at JFK Terminal 8, Bringing a True Taste of Queens to Travelers from Around the World
  • ADK Works With The City of Albuquerque, Aviation Department to Recruit Aviation Director
  • Educators Explore the Ag Coast of America and Career Pathways in Logistics and Aviation
  • San José Mineta International Airport and Silicon Valley Office of Protocol Partner to Enhance International Visitor Experience
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Partners with ‘Aira Explorer’ Mobile App to Enhance Accessibility for Blind and Low-Vision Travelers

Industry Insider

  • The Ins and Outs of Low-Interest TIFIA Loans
  • What Makes SnowPo So Special
  • A Gateway to Belonging: Why Naturalization Ceremonies Matter at Airports
  • The Circular Mandate — Transforming Construction Plastics from Liability to Resource
  • Have We Come Full Circle?

Publisher’s Column

  • One of My Favorite Reads
  • One Airport’s Used Equipment is Another’s Salvation
  • One of the Best Airport Projects You’ll Never See
  • Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
  • It’s the Journey
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