Photo – MSP Airport’s Terminal 1 ticketing hall. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission Passengers and visitors traveling to and through Terminal 1’s pre-security areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) have witnessed a major conversion in progress over the last decade. The result: MSP’s ticketing and arrival lobbies have taken a multi-generational leap from […]
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ODAA and Bartlesville Municipal Airport Celebrate Taxiway Project Completion, Break Ground on New Hangar Construction
Photo – Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Executive Director Grayson Ardies led the Bartlesville Municipal Airport’s ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of the airport’s taxiway on Monday, Sept. 8. The airport also broke ground on the future 20,000-square-foot hangar project anticipated to be completed by summer 2026. Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace […]
Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport Completes Significant Improvements to Runway
The Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport’s Runway 17/35 has been widened and rehabilitated with a pavement overlay. The upgrades were necessary to improve safety, upgrade pavement conditions and meet federal standards. The new runway width is required to accommodate the number of larger aircraft with wider wingspans that utilize the airport located in north central Oklahoma, particularly […]
Celebrating 20 Years of the Airport Cooperative Research Program
The airport industry relies upon unbiased research to address today’s evolving challenges. Established in 2005, the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) serves as a trusted partner to airport professionals nationwide, offering free research-based solutions, including case studies, guidance and tools for the airport industry. This year ACRP is celebrating its 20th anniversary, recognizing the partnerships, […]
New Amelia Earhart Terminal Opens at Purdue University Airport
Photo above – The Purdue University Fire Department provides a water cannon salute Friday (Aug. 8) as a plane taxis at a ceremony marking the opening of the new Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue University Airport. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever) History took flight August 8th with a special ceremony marking the opening of the […]
Enhanced Passenger Processing Launches at HNL
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced the upcoming launch of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). EPP is designed to streamline the passenger arrival experience and improve airport efficiency, marking a significant milestone in HDOT’s commitment to providing seamless and secure travel for all passengers. In partnership […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports July Increase in Traffic
During July, 720,973 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 6.5 percent compared to July 2024 and the second-best July in the 43-year history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is down 0.8 percent. The traffic leader in July was Delta with 173,395 passengers. Rounding out […]
Asheville Regional Airport Reveals New Brand Look Reflecting Forward Progress and Regional Spirit
Asheville Regional Airport proudly reveals a new logo, brand package and refreshed website today. This new brand look is shaped by the timeless beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the spirit of western North Carolina and AVL’s promise to be more than an airport. A Brand That Acts as a Convenient Gateway The new brand […]
Future Aviators Take Flight with Lt. Col. Michael Castania at Annual Program
Civil Air Patrol’s New Jersey Wing joined educators and industry leaders at the third annual Aviation Program, “Gliding into Tomorrow: The Future of Flight.” Lt. Col. Michael Castania, the wing’s director of aerospace education, represented CAP at the event, presented by iSTREAM in collaboration with Rowan College at Burlington County. Serving as a featured guest, […]
Ontario International Sees Highest July Passenger Count Ever and Most Int’l Passengers in Airport History
Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed more than 680,000 passengers in July, the highest July ever and the second greatest monthly count in the airport’s history, officials announced. The Southern California gateway reported 681,912 passengers last month, surpassing the previous July high recorded in 2007. The monthly total was 2.3% higher than in July a year […]