On January 1, 2026, Cindy Nichol, Director of Airports for the Sacramento International Airport, became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada. Nichol was elected to the position in October 2025 and succeeds outgoing Chair Kevin Dolliole, Director of Aviation […]
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Skanska Signs New Contract for Modernizing Los Angeles Intl. Airport for $445M
Skanska has, in a joint venture with Flatiron, signed an additional contract with Los Angeles World Airports for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadway Improvements project in Los Angeles. The total contract is worth $868M. The project will reconfigure over six kilometers of roadway, construct and modify bridges, upgrade traffic signals and deploy […]
Ontario International Airport’s ONT+ Visitor Pass Program Nears 100,000 Users
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approaching a major milestone with its innovative ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, which is on track to surpass 100,000 registered users – a significant achievement that underscores both the program’s popularity and ONT’s leadership in reimagining the airport experience. Launched in 2022, ONT+ is a free digital visitor pass program that […]
Cessna Citation Ascend Enters into Service, Redefines Performance and Cabin Experience in Midsize Market
The Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as the first retail customer took delivery of the midsize business jet on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircraft’s entry into service. Announced in 2023 the aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious flat floor cabin. The Citation Ascend received type certification from […]
MSP Airport Completes Largest Renovation of Terminal 1
Photo – New terrazzo flooring and dynamic lighting are some of the interior improvements in Terminal 1 as part of the Airport Modernization Program at MSP Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines announce the completion of the largest-ever interior renovation of Terminal 1 concourses and […]
Lincoln Airport Announces American Airlines Service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Phoenix
Lincoln Airport (LNK) announced that American Airlines will begin new nonstop service connecting Lincoln with Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting June 2026, with seasonal winter service to Phoenix (PHX) launching in Winter 2026. The announcement marks a significant milestone in a year of unprecedented air service growth for the airport and the […]
AOPA Meets with Senate Offices to Oppose Closure of Burke Lakefront Airport
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) met with the offices of Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted recently to express opposition to the proposed closure of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport. At the same time, a letter from the Center for Cleveland raises concerns about the integrity of the city’s closure-focused studies and the […]
Waialua Bar & Café Brings Local Flavors to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Above photo courtesy of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) and its food and beverage concessionaire partner HMSHost celebrated the grand opening Waialua Bar & Cafe in Terminal 1 of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Inspired by the moku (district) of Waialua on O‘ahu’s North Shore and […]
State Aviation Officials Welcome USDOT National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) welcome the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) on the 122nd anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight. The ten-year plan outlines nationwide development and deployment of AAM technologies, while also providing support to State, local, Tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. […]
Asheville Regional Airport’s Tina Kinsey Honored with International Ted Bushelman Legacy Award for Creativity and Excellence
Photo – From left: Kevin M. Burke (President and CEO Airports Council International – North America), Tina Kinsey, A.A.E. (Asheville Regional Airport Chief Administrative Officer), Erin Burns (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Deputy Director of Aviation for Customer Experience, Marketing & Communications). Asheville Regional Airport announced that Tina Kinsey, Chief Administrative Officer of AVL, […]
