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New Satellite Concourse Provides Efficient Gate Expansion at Nashville Int’l
New Satellite Concourse Provides Efficient Gate Expansion at Nashville Int’l
To accommodate increased passenger demand, Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) recently constructed a standalone Satellite Concourse adjacent to its main terminal. The 89,000-square-foot structure opened in October 2023 and now houses operations primarily for Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines.
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Dallas Fort Worth Int’l Bolsters Employee Security Screening Program
Dallas Fort Worth Int’l Bolsters Employee Security Screening Program
Efficiency and efficacy are the watchwords for employee security screening at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
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Denver Int’l Completes State-of-the-Art West Security Checkpoint
Denver Int’l Completes State-of-the-Art West Security Checkpoint
In the last two decades, passenger volume has nearly doubled at DEN, and security technology has changed considerably. As part of the airport’s Great Hall Program, a $2.1 billion capital improvement project, all checkpoints are moving up a level—both physically and technologically.
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Harry Reid Int’l Tests Self-Service Checkpoint
Harry Reid Int’l Tests Self-Service Checkpoint
For 23 years, TSA has screened passengers and their belongings at U.S. airports to help keep air travel safe. The traffic is staggering, with an average 2.5 million people passing through checkpoints at more than 430 airports each day, and even more during holidays and other surges.
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Safety Management Systems: Lessons from the Airline Sector
Safety Management Systems: Lessons from the Airline Sector
Nearly a decade ago, the FAA Safety Organization issued a final rule requiring Part 121 certificated operators—scheduled commercial airlines—to implement Safety Management Plans. The goal was to help carriers detect and correct safety risks before they become hazards.
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Historic Wildfires Prompt Kelowna Int’l to Move Commercial Flights From Day to Night
Historic Wildfires Prompt Kelowna Int’l to Move Commercial Flights From Day to Night
With wildfires raging throughout British Columbia last summer, two things kept Kelowna International Airport (YLW) ahead of the game: good working relationships with the provincial and national governments, and partners such as Nav Canada.
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Completes Five-Gate Addition
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Completes Five-Gate Addition
With an eye on growth and a heightened commitment to passenger comfort, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) unveiled a 30,000-square-foot terminal expansion in mid-February.
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New ARFF Facility Boosts Efficiency, Paves Way for New Terminal at Monterey Regional
New ARFF Facility Boosts Efficiency, Paves Way for New Terminal at Monterey Regional
A new $9.9 million aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) station is enhancing operational efficiency at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), as well as providing a more comfortable environment for the personnel that call it home for days at a time.
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Punta Gorda Closes Runway, Powers Through Rebuild Project
Punta Gorda Closes Runway, Powers Through Rebuild Project
File it under “good things come to those who wait.” The roughly year-long reconstruction and rehabilitation of the primary runway at Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) was a welcome improvement that took patience, planning and lots of enabling projects.
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Moving Walkways Replace Decades-Old Monorail at Tampa Int’l
Moving Walkways Replace Decades-Old Monorail at Tampa Int’l
Guests at Tampa International Airport (TPA) can now use a series of moving walkways to quickly travel through the long-term parking garage to the adjacent main terminal, and vice versa.
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New Outdoor Deck Relieves Passenger Congestion at Charlottetown Airport
New Outdoor Deck Relieves Passenger Congestion at Charlottetown Airport
While some airports have struggled to recover passenger traffic lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, the opposite is true at Charlottetown Airport (YYG) on Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada. In 2023, the airport recorded 402,686 passengers—an increase of more than 18% from 2022.
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Southwest Hangar Complex at Gulf Shores Int’l is Full
Southwest Hangar Complex at Gulf Shores Int’l is Full
If Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) were a hotel, management could hang up a “No Vacancy” sign regarding its available hangar space. Airport Director Justin Fletcher proudly reports that all 13 sites of JKA’s Southwest Corporate Hangar Complex are filled.
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Hawaii Provides State-Owned Airports with Online Platform for Environmental Systems Management
Hawaii Provides State-Owned Airports with Online Platform for Environmental Systems Management
Recognizing the need for robust environmental systems management, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division provides a cloud-based, no-code system for its 15 state-owned and state-operated airports.
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Art Without Borders - San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Art Without Borders - San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is celebrating that longtime binational bond with a temporary art exhibit titled Espacios & Lines.
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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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Planning and Poise Under Pressure Help Sun Valley/Friedman Memorial Manage Traffic Surge for Elite Business Retreat

Planning and Poise Under Pressure Help Sun Valley/Friedman Memorial Manage Traffic Surge for Elite Business Retreat
Gathering some of the world’s busiest executives in the picturesque Idaho setting makes it easier for them to connect—and also creates spectacular traffic management challenges in the air and on the ramp at SUN. On a typical day, the small airport averages about 70 arrivals and departures, a mix of general aviation flights and commercial service. But traffic surges dramatically during the annual Sun Valley Conference.

Kennedy Int’l Begins $19 Billion Transformation by Revamping Terminal 8

Kennedy Int’l Begins $19 Billion Transformation by Revamping Terminal 8
In 2017, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) would undergo a long-term $19 billion redevelopment program to create a world-class aviation facility. Officials report that after just a few years, the massive initiative is, indeed, fully changing the way passengers, airlines and other tenants experience the busy New York airport.

Albuquerque Sunport Adds More Local Flavor

Albuquerque Sunport Adds More Local Flavor
Make no mistake, guests at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) will soon get a major taste of local culture when dining and shopping at New Mexico’s largest commercial airport. Already known for its distinctively Southwestern architecture and décor, ABQ is infusing more local flavor and brands into its concessions program.

Columbia Metropolitan Upgrades Baggage System and Ticketing Lobby

Columbia Metropolitan Upgrades Baggage System and Ticketing Lobby
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in West Columbia, SC, recently completed a major overhaul of its baggage system and associated infrastructure. The project includes a new conveyor system, inline screening and renovations to the checked baggage reconciliation area, as well as updates to the ticketing lobby, airline offices and curbside areas.

Indianapolis Int’l Pioneers Use of Carbon Capture for Runway Project

Indianapolis Int’l Pioneers Use of Carbon Capture for Runway Project
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the eighth-largest cargo facility in the U.S. and home to the world’s second-largest FedEx operation—not to mention its 8 million annual passengers. With that kind of traffic on two parallel primary runways, airfield improvements require careful planning and coordination.

Interactive Web Page Offers Planning Tools for Memphis Int’l Travelers

Interactive Web Page Offers Planning Tools for Memphis Int’l Travelers
It’s sad, but true: Most route maps on airport websites are about as bland as in-flight meals. But Memphis International Airport (MEM) recently spiced up its version by offering customers a veritable smorgasbord of intel about flight destinations and associated attractions—all on one sleek web page with lots of videos and clickable links.

Significant Development is Afoot at Pitt Meadows Regional

Significant Development is Afoot at Pitt Meadows Regional
A bustling general aviation airport near Vancouver, BC, has embarked on an aggressive expansion program, with all eyes firmly focused on landing more—and more diverse—business over the years to come. Leaders at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) are convinced today’s growth-focused initiatives will shape tomorrow’s reality, especially when potential tenants see the airport’s timeless natural surroundings.

New Terminal Brings Columbia Regional Up to Date

New Terminal Brings Columbia Regional Up to Date
Passengers and staff alike are enjoying a completely different experience at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The new terminal that opened last fall provides significantly more space as well as updated amenities and inclusive features previously lacking at the Missouri airport.

Martha’s Vineyard Airport Tests Underground Filtration for PFAS Contamination

Martha’s Vineyard Airport Tests Underground Filtration for PFAS Contamination
When officials at Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) became aware that groundwater in and around the airfield may have been contaminated with toxic chemicals from firefighting foam, they took action—even though federal or state regulations did not require it.

Maintenance Team at Ford Int’l Creates Custom Trailer for Runway Barricades

Maintenance Team at Ford Int’l Creates Custom Trailer for Runway Barricades
Picture this: A small portion of the airfield at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI, needs to be repaired. For safety purposes, low-profile barricades must be placed around the work zone. The area in question is about a quarter-mile from the shed where the barricades are stored, so crews would presumably need to haul the bulky barriers to the construction site in the back of a pickup truck, which can only carry five barricades at a time. The job requires 60 barricades, so that means 12 round trips and several hours of time.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Prepares for More Traffic

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Prepares for More Traffic
While accommodating diverted aircraft is a steady income producer, airport officials are also working to encourage commercial, corporate and general aviation operators to use AVP as their permanent base. Until recently, however, the airport did not have enough hangars to attract new corporate and general aviation clients. To alleviate this problem, AVP has initiated two large hangar projects in the last two years.

From War to Words - Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville International Airport (BNA) recently honored U.S. veterans with a powerful exhibit of photography and music. Each of the artful portraits created by award-winning photographer Jason Myers includes a QR code that links to an original song written by the pictured veteran.

Nashville Int’l Expands Central Terminal with New Grand Lobby

Nashville Int’l Expands Central Terminal with New Grand Lobby
Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) opened its five-story Grand Lobby this January, a 300,000-square-foot space designed to provide travelers with more space and give them a sense of Tennessee and its capital city.

Newark Int’l Builds New Terminal A

Newark Int’l Builds New Terminal A
“A journey of surprises”—that’s what the New Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is designed to be. The surprises run the gamut from more holdroom seating, new concessions and upgraded restrooms to dazzling artwork and digital displays.

Kansas City Int’l Maintains Convenience While Delivering Major Upgrades

Kansas City Int’l Maintains Convenience While Delivering Major Upgrades
After dozens of public listening sessions and nearly four years of construction, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) opened a new $1.5 billion terminal on Feb. 28 to rave reviews. Although convenient, the terminals were lacking in modern comforts and a logical passenger flow. Things needed to change.

Inductive Charging for Electric Shuttles

Inductive Charging for Electric Shuttles
With economy parking located about two miles from its main campus, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has always tried to have leading-edge buses to shuttle passengers to and from the terminal. It’s currently making a major step forward in that effort by transitioning to all electric buses and a wireless charging system.

Volunteer Ambassadors Provide Key Customer Support in New Terminal

Volunteer Ambassadors Provide Key Customer Support in New Terminal
New and experienced travelers alike ask for information and recommendations from the Airport Ambassadors at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The volunteer helpers are easily identifiable by their uniforms embroidered with the Kansas City Aviation Department logo.

A Terminal for All

A Terminal for All
While vacations and other trips may be enjoyable, air travel itself can sometimes be stressful and difficult—especially for passengers with reduced mobility, visual impairment, hearing loss, etc. The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible—for every guest.

New 7-Level Garage Increases Parking Capacity and Convenience for Customers

New 7-Level Garage Increases Parking Capacity and Convenience for Customers
When Kansas City International Airport (MCI) debuted its new terminal in February, it also opened a new 6,200-space parking garage to go with it. The pre-cast concrete structure was built to accommodate growing demand for on-site parking and provide customers with ready access to the terminal.

New Hangar & Workforce Investments at Dayton Int’l

New Hangar & Workforce Investments at Dayton Int’l
At Dayton International Airport (DAY) in Ohio, Sierra Nevada Corporation recently opened a large facility that will be home base for about 140 employees. That 90,000-square-foot hangar and 7,940-square-foot office complex is just the beginning.

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