Since the groundbreaking on August 11, 2023, and after almost two years of hard work, the AVL’s new North Concourse opened on June 25, 2025. Despite unexpected disruptions, the AVL Forward project has remained on time and on budget. The opening of the new North Concourse is a major milestone in the three-phase project. All […]
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MSP Partners with CBP on Technology to Improve Security, Wait Times
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deliver a new initiative aimed at improving security, reducing passenger wait times and enhancing the international arrival experience for passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP is the 12th U.S. airport or port of entry to deploy Enhanced Passenger […]
Ontario International Airport Keeps Climbing with Passenger Count Up Nearly 2% in May
The number of passengers who traveled through Ontario International Airport (ONT) was higher by nearly 2% in May, the 51st straight month of year-over-year growth, while air cargo volume increased 5%, officials announced. The airport reported 630,137 passengers last month, 1.9% more than May 2024. Domestic passengers totaled 591,336, while the number of international travelers was […]
Airport Improvements Announced for Airports Across Maine
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that five Maine airports will receive a total of $1,326,261 to support important infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Fiscal Year 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act (IIJA). Senator Collins […]
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Celebrates 75 Years of Taking You There
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. For decades, the airport has helped shape the growth of Maryland and the National Capital region, supporting tourism and trade. Since 1950, BWI Marshall Airport has grown into a dynamic international gateway, serving millions of annual passengers and connecting people, businesses and cultures. […]
At DOT ‘Industry Day,’ NBAA Underscores Importance of ATC Transformation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) commended government agency leaders for hosting an important Industry Day to provide a starting point for aviation stakeholders to begin charting the way forward on a full overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system in the coming years. The meeting, hosted by the Department of Transportation (DOT), […]
Altaport Launches Transient Management Solutions at Four New Airports, Names Matt Broffman CEO to Accelerate Growth
Altaport, a transient operations management solution for airports, has announced its expansion to four new airports: Palo Alto Airport (KPAO), Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB), Mobile International Airport (KBFM), and St. Elmo Airport (25R). These partnerships reflect Altaport’s continued growth and commitment to helping airports modernize general aviation operations, maximize revenue collection, and enhance the pilot […]
Western Sydney International Airport: A First Look at Australia’s Newest Airport in Half a Century
As the first major airport built in Australia in over 50 years, WSI signals a generational shift that will transform Western Sydney. Located in Badgerys Creek, the terminal is a catalyst for long-term economic, social and cultural opportunity. From initial design concepts by COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects to the design and construction by […]
PHX Names Daver Malik Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Development Officer
After a nationwide search, Assistant Chief Information Officer Daver Malik has been named Assistant Aviation Director (Chief Development Officer) for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. In this role, Daver will oversee the Design & Construction Services, Planning & Environmental, and Technology divisions. With more than 20 years of experience in aviation spanning large hub […]
Walmart Takes Flight with Drone Delivery Expansion to 5 New Cities, Redefining Fast, Flexible Retail
Walmart is taking convenience to new heights – and new speeds – with the expansion of its drone delivery service. Now, millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes — making Walmart the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: […]