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Terminal Modernization at Boston Logan Has Passengers and Locals Seeing Red, But in a Good Way
Terminal Modernization at Boston Logan Has Passengers and Locals Seeing Red, But in a Good Way
Nearly 250 years after Paul Revere rode out of Boston warning of a pending advance by British Redcoats, a shimmering red coat of paint warmly welcomes international visitors to the modern airport in his colonial hometown.
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Terminal Expansion at Kansas City Int’l Prompts New Snow Removal Strategy and Equipment
Terminal Expansion at Kansas City Int’l Prompts New Snow Removal Strategy and Equipment
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) recently underwent a transformative expansion, not only reshaping its terminal but also nearly tripling the size of its apron. In true domino fashion, those improvements created the need for a whole new approach to snow removal.
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New Glycol Recycling Facility at Syracuse Hancock Int’l Produces Deicing Fluid Certified for Reuse
A new glycol recycling facility opened at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) featuring first-of-its-kind deicing technology for the United States.
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Vancouver Int’l Turns Untimely Winter Storms Into Opportunity for Improvement
Vancouver Int’l Turns Untimely Winter Storms Into Opportunity for Improvement
Staff members at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in British Columbia refer to the experience almost cryptically as “the Four Days in December.” And it’s as ominous as it sounds.
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LaGuardia’s New Chase Sapphire Lounge is a Rare Gem
LaGuardia’s New Chase Sapphire Lounge is a Rare Gem
Designers and planners who created the luxe Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York “went for gold” regarding aesthetics, amenities and overall building standards. And they seem to have succeeded on all accounts.
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Sarasota-Bradenton Int’l Adds New Cellphone Lot With Improved Amenities
Sarasota-Bradenton Int’l Adds New Cellphone Lot With Improved Amenities
The rapid growth at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)—a whopping 230% increase in passenger volume in the last five years—has brought smiles to the faces of management. But it also created an associated increase in vehicle traffic that caused curbside congestion at the terminal.
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Massive Restroom Renovations in Progress at Miami Int’l
Massive Restroom Renovations in Progress at Miami Int’l
Miami International Airport (MIA) is undergoing a comprehensive renovation of more than 200 restrooms. The effort, slated for completion by 2030, is just one component of a larger future-ready capital initiative created under Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to modernize MIA.
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Montgomery Regional Leaps Into the Future With Electric Aircraft Chargers
Montgomery Regional Leaps Into the Future With Electric Aircraft Chargers
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) in Alabama claimed a spot in aviation history this February as one of the first U.S. airports to open a station with state-of-the-art chargers for electric aircraft.
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Website Platform Helps Airports Attract More Customers
Website Platform Helps Airports Attract More Customers
Growth can be elusive for any airport, especially small ones that suffer “leakage”—the loss of customers to larger nearby airports.
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Danville Regional Renovates Terminal and Ramp
Danville Regional Renovates Terminal and Ramp
A new Caesars casino and hotel scheduled to open later this year near Danville Regional (DAN) has created a good news/bad news situation for the southern Virginia airport.
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Waco Regional Uses CARES Act Funds for Terminal Renovation Project
Waco Regional Uses CARES Act Funds for Terminal Renovation Project
Waco Regional Airport (ACT)—located smack dab between Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) and Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)—is making airport-wide investments to ensure that it will be able to continue meeting customer demand in central Texas.
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Drones and Virtual Reality Speed Control Tower Siting at Boulder City Municipal
Drones and Virtual Reality Speed Control Tower Siting at Boulder City Municipal
Coping with such change is essential, but staying ahead of it is ideal.
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All-Star Art Installations - Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
All-Star Art Installations - Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
From the moment airline passengers deplane, they see photos of NBA players and branded graphics everywhere—with plenty of spots for selfies.
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New Terminal Connector Improves Passenger Accessibility at Los Angeles Int’l
New Terminal Connector Improves Passenger Accessibility at Los Angeles Int’l
Los Angeles World Airports and Delta Air Lines have opened the final phases of their joint Delta Sky Way project at Los Angeles International Airport, a combined investment of $2.3 billion to revitalize one of the airline’s key hubs.
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Rapidly Growing Volume of Oversized Baggage Prompts System Redesign at Salt Lake City Int’l
Rapidly Growing Volume of Oversized Baggage Prompts System Redesign at Salt Lake City Int’l
Snowbird. Deer Valley. Park City. The natural peaks around Salt Lake City that create sought-after runs for skiers also create problematic peak days for oversized baggage at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
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Boston Logan Embraces Specialty Concessions

As passengers adjust their arrival times to allow for post-9/11 security measures, airport operators are adjusting concessions programs to capitalize on that extra time. Gone are the days when travelers rush through the concourse, perhaps grabbing a quick cup of coffee or newspaper before running to their gates. These days, they have more time for browsing, relaxing and shopping, and airports are enjoying the additional sales opportunities the new norm creates.

Vancouver Int'l Upgrades Its Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System

In good weather and bad, air traffic controllers and airport maintenance personnel need an Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System (ALCMS) that is highly reliable and inspires confidence. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has found just that in its new $2.5 million ALCMS. In addition to providing improved monitoring, data collection and troubleshooting capabilities, the new system also includes four 10-inch tablet PCs, dedicated solely to the operation of the Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (SMGCS) by air traffic controllers. YVR cites several reasons for replacing the e

Barnstable Municipal Builds New Terminal & Looks to the Future

Roughly 20 years of planning culminated when Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) in Hyannis, MA, opened its new 35,000-square-foot terminal and 85-foot-tall air traffic control tower at the end of 2011. Airport Manager Roland "Bud" Breault says the $40 million in improvements were a long time coming, but HYA is now a modern facility ready for the future. Associated upgrades grouped with construction of the new terminal include aircraft apron improvements and a new 3/4-mile vehicle access road.

Orlando Int'l Gives the 'All-Clear' to Private Registered Traveler Program

For frequent business travelers, clearing Security quickly is just as important as on-time departures and arrivals. But all too often, it's a game of "hurry up and wait."

Greenville-Spartanburg Int'l Brings Luggage Cart Rentals In-House

When Smarte Carte departed Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in 2011, officials there took the opportunity to rethink the South Carolina facility's strategy toward luggage cart rentals. The question never centered on whether or not GSP should offer the common customer convenience, but rather on who should manage cart rentals: the airport or a third-party concessionaire.

Montréal-Trudeau Pioneers New Self-Service Technologies

From automated teller machines for cash to scan-it-yourself checkout lanes at the supermarket, consumers are accustomed to self-serve options. Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is giving air travelers just that.

Logan Int'l Builds Concrete Pier Over Boston Harbor to Support Runway Safety Area Extension

Surrounded on three sides by environmentally protected waters, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) faced formidable challenges when complying with FAA-required runway safety area improvements.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int'l Reinvents Terminal & Market Strategy

The recently renovated terminal at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a literal bricks-and-mortar representation of the dramatic contraction and changes the airport has experienced in the last seven years. The $36 million facelift and reconfiguration updates facilities for operations that used to be housed in three different terminals. Now unneeded, the other two terminals are slated for demolition in the next few years. A series of reductions in service by Delta Air Lines sent CVG's total passenger volume into a free-fall (see chart on Page 10) and prompted the ter

Do 148 Years Really Make a Difference?

Between the November elections, multiple shootings and the fiscal cliff drama, 2012 was quite intense. Personally, I was more than ready to turn the calendar to 2013. But the holidays were a great respite from it all. I took the opportunity to enjoy some time with family and recharge my batteries. Seeing the movie Lincoln was a real treat. I love history, and the film does a marvelous job portraying President Lincoln's final months in office.

Say "Yes" to Information Technology

Catherine Mayer, vice president of SITA, is the company's primary liaison with airport organizations. As such, Mayer chairs the Airports Council International World Business Partners (WBP) Board and was the first non-airport member to be appointed as an observer to the ACI World Governing Board (2006 - 2011). She currently serves as the WBP observer on the ACI Europe Airport Board. Previously, Mayer was responsible for developing and leading SITA's Airport Services business.

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Barnstable Municipal Builds New Terminal & Looks to the Future

Roughly 20 years of planning culminated when Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) in Hyannis, MA, opened its new 35,000-square-foot terminal and 85-foot-tall air traffic control tower at the end of 2011. Airport Manager Roland "Bud" Breault says the $40 million in improvements were a long time coming, but HYA is now a modern facility ready for the future. Associated upgrades grouped with construction of the new terminal include aircraft apron improvements and a new 3/4-mile vehicle access road.

Orlando Int'l Gives the 'All-Clear' to Private Registered Traveler Program

For frequent business travelers, clearing Security quickly is just as important as on-time departures and arrivals. But all too often, it's a game of "hurry up and wait."

Greenville-Spartanburg Int'l Brings Luggage Cart Rentals In-House

When Smarte Carte departed Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in 2011, officials there took the opportunity to rethink the South Carolina facility's strategy toward luggage cart rentals. The question never centered on whether or not GSP should offer the common customer convenience, but rather on who should manage cart rentals: the airport or a third-party concessionaire.

Montréal-Trudeau Pioneers New Self-Service Technologies

From automated teller machines for cash to scan-it-yourself checkout lanes at the supermarket, consumers are accustomed to self-serve options. Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is giving air travelers just that.

Logan Int'l Builds Concrete Pier Over Boston Harbor to Support Runway Safety Area Extension

Surrounded on three sides by environmentally protected waters, Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) faced formidable challenges when complying with FAA-required runway safety area improvements.

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Int'l Reinvents Terminal & Market Strategy

The recently renovated terminal at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a literal bricks-and-mortar representation of the dramatic contraction and changes the airport has experienced in the last seven years. The $36 million facelift and reconfiguration updates facilities for operations that used to be housed in three different terminals. Now unneeded, the other two terminals are slated for demolition in the next few years. A series of reductions in service by Delta Air Lines sent CVG's total passenger volume into a free-fall (see chart on Page 10) and prompted the ter

Do 148 Years Really Make a Difference?

Between the November elections, multiple shootings and the fiscal cliff drama, 2012 was quite intense. Personally, I was more than ready to turn the calendar to 2013. But the holidays were a great respite from it all. I took the opportunity to enjoy some time with family and recharge my batteries. Seeing the movie Lincoln was a real treat. I love history, and the film does a marvelous job portraying President Lincoln's final months in office.

Say "Yes" to Information Technology

Catherine Mayer, vice president of SITA, is the company's primary liaison with airport organizations. As such, Mayer chairs the Airports Council International World Business Partners (WBP) Board and was the first non-airport member to be appointed as an observer to the ACI World Governing Board (2006 - 2011). She currently serves as the WBP observer on the ACI Europe Airport Board. Previously, Mayer was responsible for developing and leading SITA's Airport Services business.

Boston Logan Completes Garage & Road Renovation Nearly $12 Million Under Budget & 11 Months Ahead of

It's hard to launch a construction project of any size at land-locked Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Surrounded by water to the north, east and south, and bordered by a city neighborhood to the west, planners have very little wiggle room to divert traffic and virtually no ability to suspend operations.

Sea-Tac Anticipates Quick & Ample Dividends from Pre-Conditioned Air Project

Green has long been the color of choice at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA); and this season, it's more popular than ever. With a $43 million pre-conditioned air project largely complete, SEA looks forward to reducing costs to its resident airlines by $15 million per year and producing equally substantial reductions in emissions.

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