The Des Moines Airport Authority Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Brian Mulcahy as the next Executive Director of Des Moines Airport Authority. Mulcahy, who joined the Authority in 2011 and currently serves as Assistant Executive Director, will assume his new role upon the retirement of current Executive Director Kevin Foley in April […]
Airports
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Receives $1 Million from FAA for New Terminal Building
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport has announced that it has been awarded a grant of $1 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to assist with the construction of a new terminal building. This funding will help significantly enhance the airport’s facilities, improve passenger services, and support the growing demand for general aviation in the region. The new […]
GMR Group Leads Major Push in Modernizing India’s Aviation Infrastructure and Achieves Key Sustainability Milestones
GMR Group, the largest private airport operator in Asia and the second-largest worldwide, has announced significant achievements that are reshaping India’s aviation landscape. The Group is driving sustainable innovation while spearheading modernization efforts to meet the rising demand in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Becomes a Global Leader […]
North Carolina Airports Receive Federal Funds to Modernize Terminals and Enhance Travel Experiences
North Carolina airports have received over $29 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program for terminal upgrades and improvements that will enhance passengers’ experiences and create quality jobs in the aviation industry. “North Carolina airports are essential connectors for communities, businesses and economic growth across the state,” said Becca Gallas, director of the […]
FAA Awards $17 Million for Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems at HNL
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $17 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to upgrade the fire safety systems at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The first grant of $7.3 million will be used to replace the fire alarm system at the International […]
MAC Selects David Morrisette as New Assistant Director for Strategic Marketing
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected David Morrisette as its new assistant director for strategic marketing following a competitive search. Morrisette joined the MAC, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the region, on Monday, Oct. 21. In his new role, Morrisette will lead marketing strategy and […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Soars to Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3 status from the Airports Council International. This recognition by the ACA, which is the global benchmark for carbon management in the airport industry, underscores HDOT’s commitment to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint by […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Introduces New Therapy Dog Program
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) announced the start of a new K-9 therapy program called WOOF@RSW. “Watching Over Our Friends” @RSW is in partnership with Therapy K-9’s of Southwest Florida. The certified therapy dog teams will spend time greeting airport guests who need some extra care or offer a friendly paw to shake and help […]
CVG Airport Authority Selects New Director, Engineering & Construction Management
Steven Baldwin Associates has announced the selection of Mr. Eric Rysdon, PE as Director, Engineering & Construction Management for the CVG Airport Authority, the owner and operator of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Mr. Rysdon currently serves as an Aviation Project Manager for HDR, Inc. with over 28 years of aviation management experience. In […]
False River Regional Airport Named Airport of the Year; Manager to Retire in December
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently announced the winner of the Louisiana Airport of the Year, naming the False River Regional Airport. To be considered eligible for the award, an airport must have managed all maintenance inspection issues, managed all significant safety-related features, and made a significant impact on aviation through safety […]
