Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA), was presented recently with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest levels of recognition. The award is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. […]
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$32 Million Grant for Tucson International Airport’s New Runway Celebrated
Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly applauded a $32 million grant awarded to Tucson International Airport by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to continue construction of the airport’s Airfield Safety Enhancement Program, which will add a second full-length runway to the airport. This phase will shift the existing runway to bring the airport into […]
Salina Airport Authority Names Jamie Doss-Boos Director of Administration and Finance
The Salina Airport Authority (SAA) has appointed Jamie Doss-Boos as its new Director of Administration and Finance. Jamie will join the Airport Authority on September 14, 2026, bringing nearly three decades of public-sector leadership and local government experience to the organization. Jamie joins the Salina Airport Authority after a 29-year career with Saline County. Since […]
U.S. DOT Announces Nearly $615 Million to Improve Airports Across 42 States and Two Territories
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last week a $615 million investment to improve runway and taxiway infrastructure, invest in family-friendly features in terminals, and support critical airfield safety upgrades in 42 states and two territories. In total, 238 grants were funded through the Airport Improvement Program, including: “Upgrading our airport infrastructure is part […]
New Jersey Airport Improvement Program Applications Being Accepted for FY27 Grants
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced the grant application period for the Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is open with applications being accepted from now through October 9, 2026. The New Jersey Airport Improvement Program provides $4 million annually for projects that improve New Jersey’s public use general aviation airports […]
The Great Indifferent: Your Airport’s Most Important Audience
By Eric Blinderman In our last piece, we addressed the need to connect with the community on its terms – going beyond airplanes and runways; how your operations positively impact residents and business every day — through revenues and jobs, safety, law enforcement and disaster relief. That value story is the narrative of community connection, the story […]
PHX Celebrates the Past, Present, and Future of Aviation on National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 19. It is a day to reflect on how far the world of aviation has come since the first flight by the Wright Brothers in 1903. The Phoenix Airport System supports the continued development of aviation by being the largest economic engine in the state and working […]
Lee County Port Authority Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer
Carrie Davis has joined the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Davis will lead the information technology department responsible for directing strategic technology infrastructure at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida, to include oversight of networks; airport operational continuity; cybersecurity; […]
North Platte Airport Celebrates Opening of New Terminal
Photo – Dignitaries and airport officials cut the ribbon officially opening the new terminal at LBF. Photos provided by HDR. The North Platte Regional Airport officially opened its new passenger terminal August 10th, marking a significant milestone for air transportation in western Nebraska. Federal, state, and local leaders joined airport officials for a ribbon cutting […]
When Aviation Runs Short of People, Regional Airports Feel It First
By Patrick Arnzen, CEO of Thrust Flight If your flight was delayed or canceled this summer, weather or mass travelers probably got the blame. But behind many of the disruptions travelers experience is a staffing problem that reaches across aviation: the industry doesn’t have enough trained people to keep pace with demand. Boeing’s latest outlook […]
