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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...

 
September 2026
September 2026

Industry News…

  • Airport tornado recovery, Harris honored by American Society of Civil Engineers section
  • CQC Aeronautics Introduces AERefinery, a New Software Platform for Airport Operational Planning
  • Indy Airport Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
  • ADK Recruits Airport Director for Trenton-Mercer Airport
  • PSP Kicks Off Seasonal Service with More Nonstops Returning Early

Industry Insider

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  • The Ins and Outs of Low-Interest TIFIA Loans
  • What Makes SnowPo So Special
  • A Gateway to Belonging: Why Naturalization Ceremonies Matter at Airports

Publisher’s Column

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  • Where Are You Going This Summer?
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  • One Airport’s Used Equipment is Another’s Salvation
  • One of the Best Airport Projects You’ll Never See
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