The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is part of the Department of Homeland Security, and its officers are currently working without pay during the partial federal government shutdown. At Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), approximately 96 TSA team members, friends and neighbors in our region are working without pay to keep air travel safe. The airport has […]
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MDOT Office of Aeronautics Announces Fiscal Year 2026 State/Local Airport Program
MDOT Office of Aeronautics has announced a new State/Local Airport Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The State of Michigan has provided a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5 million to help address unfunded airport maintenance, capital development, revenue-generating, and equipment needs at general aviation airports. If an airport wishes to be considered for this […]
MSP Begins Redevelopment Efforts for Terminal 1 Concessions; Seeks New Businesses to Attend Upcoming Information Sessions
Photo – The Terminal 1 Airport Mall at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is launching the first major redevelopment of Terminal 1 concessions at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in nearly a decade. This summer, the MAC will release a request for proposals (RFP) including […]
McFarland Johnson Names Mike Rutkowski, PE, AICP, as Regional Director
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. has announced that Mike Rutkowski, P.E., AICP, has joined as Regional Director. Rutkowski will lead the growth of MJ’s transportation practice in the South while also delivering innovative and sustainable transportation solutions nationwide. As an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) member and Professional Engineer, his nationally recognized expertise in holistic multi-modal planning […]
Bessemer Airport Authority Announces $4 Million in Federal Funding to Renovate EKY’s Primary Aircraft Apron
The Bessemer Airport Authority (BAA) has announced that $4 million in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) has been secured for the Bessemer National Airport (EKY) through the support of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville and U.S. Senator Katie Boyd Britt. This critical federal investment will fund the renovation, modernization, and potential expansion of EKY’s primary large-aircraft parking […]
Minot International and New Town Municipal Receive North Dakota 2025 Airport of the Year Awards
The Minot International Airport has been named North Dakota’s 2025 Commercial Service Airport of the Year, while the New Town Municipal Airport has been recognized as the 2025 General Aviation Airport of the Year. These awards were presented during the North Dakota Aviation Association’s FLY-ND Conference awards banquet, held in Minot on March 10th, 2025. […]
Lee County Port Authority Names New Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) has named Jesse Flint as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Flint is responsible for managing and optimizing revenue-generating activities, encompassing aeronautical and non-aeronautical growth and business development, at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers; including oversight of concessions, […]
Pensacola International Airport Hosts Wings for All® Mock Flight with Delta Air Lines and The Arc Gateway
Pensacola International Airport (PNS), in partnership with Delta Air Lines and The Arc Gateway, hosted a Wings for All® event on February 24th – a mock flight experience designed to help children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, become more comfortable with air travel. The event was made possible through […]
New Phoenix Airport Museum Installation Showcases the Region’s Legacy of Ingenuity
Travelers moving through Terminal 4 now have a new way to experience Phoenix’s story of growth and problem-solving through a large-scale photo mural. Desert Innovation is a captivating installation of historic and contemporary images along the post-security passenger bridge between the A and D gates at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 4. Presented by […]
Tennessee Aeronautics Commission and TDOT Aeronautics Announce 2025 Airport Award Recipients
The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Aeronautics Division have announced the recipients of the 2025 Tennessee Airport Awards, recognizing exceptional achievement, leadership, and long-standing contributions to aviation across the state. Each year, these awards honor airports, governing bodies, and aviation professionals whose work strengthens airport operations, enhances safety, and […]
