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  • Stanis Smith
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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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May/June 2026
May/June 2026

Industry News…

  • ACC Prepares Launch of ACC Connect to Strengthen Industry Collaboration
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport Dedicates New Art Gallery Honoring Former Director of Aviation Henry L. Thompson
  • Orikan Launches PayStay Marketplace in the United States, Expanding Digital Access to Parking Payments and Services
  • Play by Play: A Well‑Prepared Traveller Scores the Goal
  • Heliox, A Siemens Business Unveiled Next-Generation Fleet Charging Solution at ACT Expo 2026

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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