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Show Me!

January-February
2021
The COVID-19 pandemic created a plethora of options to cope with the new realities of air travel.

Let’s Not Get Ahead of Ourselves

November-December
2020
When justifying the need for their projects, airports reference pre-pandemic passenger levels.

Time to Vote

October
2020
With the general election coming November 3, now is the time to plan.

Action is the Antidote

September
2020
A lot of people have COVID fatigue. And who can blame them? It’s been a drain.

Welcome to the Flat Side of Social Media

July-August
2020
I don’t know about you, but my social media feeds have been running overtime lately.

Where Do We Go From Here?

May-June
2020
While we have never before experienced a COVID-19 pandemic, we can draw on previous disruptors to guess what happens in the future of aviation.

Picks & Pans

March
2020
Here are just a few Picks and Pans from my early 2020 travels.

Artscapes

January-February
2020
We’ve all heard the phrase, “When you’ve seen one airport, you’ve seen one airport.” The same can be said for airport art.

Making Dollars & Sense of Green Projects

November-December
2019
In our risk-averse airport industry, green projects were once viewed as politically motivated ideas championed by hippy, left-leaning activists. Now they’re being recognized as smart.

Seek Professional Help

October
2019
I recently read about an airport failing an FAA runway inspection because the glass beads in its markings had worn off and were not providing enough reflectivity.

The Right Stuff

September
2019
Coverage of airport projects is the glue that binds Airport Improvement together. Sharing these stories with the industry serves all of us well.

Change of Heart?

July-August
2019
The runway story about DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) that ran in our May/June issue was tough to publish.

It Never Hurts to Ask

May-June
2019
Often, there’s an inverse relationship between age and curiosity. Kids have a million and one questions.

Imagine That!

March-April
2019
Imaginative ideas are the basis of projects covered in this March/April issue.

Visionaries Needed

January-February
2019
These days, there seem to be more airports trying to accommodate current growth than expanding for anticipated traffic in 2030.

These Are the Best of Times

November-December
2018
A string of year-over-year passenger gains has created a new norm.

Reflections

October
2018
In late August after the AMAC Annual Conference in Seattle, my wife and I decided to explore the beautiful Northwest by visiting nearby Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island. It’s quite impressive!

Info Coming Soon

September
2018
This was the message I saw on an airport website recently. Could you imagine if that were posted on the benefits page of your insurance company’s website, or under the “About” tab on AAAE’s site?

Sophia, Olivia, Jackson & Liam

May-June
2018
These are the top four baby names of 2017. They’re hot and trendy. But what’s trending today will likely be forgotten by 2027.

Not So Dynamic

April
2018
Transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft continue to shape airports. Some may not like how it’s happening, but it’s happening; and we have to embrace the evolution. There’s a myriad of discussions and changes taking place as a result of TNCs, and our story sets the stage about how airports have been responding and planning for the future.

No Substitute for Experience

March
2018
This winter, we hired a contractor to plow our driveway at home. I had shoveled the snow for years, and it was time to turn the job over to a professional.

Podcasts Arrive at Airport Improvement

January-February
2018
My wife, Lisa, is hooked on podcasts. She used to listen to music; now she’s into podcasts. Same for my kids. The episodes are educational as well as entertaining, and time whizzes by when listening to them.

You Can’t Do That! Can You?

November-December
2017
At first thought, you wouldn’t imagine that Pittsburgh International and Rogue Valley International have much in common. However, as you’ll learn in this issue, they do have one strong similarity...

Airports Front & Center

October
2017
There are certain truths involving airports and the customers they serve. Public scares involving health and safety often seem to position airports front and center. It may not always be warranted, but it's something we need to deal with.

See You on Insta or at ACI-NA

September
2017
When Facebook launched in early 2004, I wasn't one of its earliest adopters. (I'm simply not that trendy-just ask my family.) But as it gained traction, I joined and Airport Improvement did, too.

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