Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is recognizing its dedicated volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, taking place April 22–28. The volunteer program is a cornerstone of guest service at America’s Friendliest Airport®. From the Navigators to the Navigator Buddies, Teen Navigators, and Navigator Chaplains, these volunteers play a key role in helping Phoenix Sky Harbor deliver […]
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“Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change,” Theme of North Carolina Airports Association 46th Annual Conference
The North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) conference committee along with Emily Winberg, Business Manager and her team, developed and pulled off another record-breaking conference. The 46th Annual Conference, themed “Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change” was held in Downtown Charlotte, NC and had over 560 attendees, 56 sponsors, 51 exhibitors and 47 airports represented. The […]
AAAE’s ACT Releases New Report on How Airports Are Adapting to Rising Electrical Demand
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT), comprised of innovative airport leaders and aviation industry experts, has released an industry report examining how U.S. airports are preparing for unprecedented electrical demand and increasingly utility-like operational responsibilities. As airports electrify vehicles, ground service equipment fleets, terminals, heating systems, and airside operations […]
New Braunfels National Airport Named 2026 Airport of the Year
Photo – From left are; Ty Helton: President, Texas Airports Council, Michael Capizzi: New Braunfels City Council – District 2, Jeff Jewell, Director of Economic & Community Development, City Of New Braunfels, Dr. Robert Lee: Airport Director (New Braunfels National Airport), City of New Braunfels, Robert Camareno: City Manager, City Of New Braunfels, Dan Harmon: […]
FAA to Host Virtual Public Workshops for Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project
The Federal Aviation Administration will host four virtual public workshops in May as part of the Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project. The project is led by the FAA and proposes new and updated satellite‑based flight procedures to enhance safety and improve the efficiency of airspace serving Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and surrounding airports. The […]
Agencies Participate in Triennial Emergency Exercise at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) was joined by emergency responders and volunteers in a triennial emergency exercise at Kapalua Airport (JHM) in West Maui on Friday, April 17. The drill simulated response to a Cessna 208 Grand Caravan having its nose gear collapse upon landing. The aircraft was simulated with a tractor. Volunteer actors […]
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter announced last week that more than 25 Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of more than $27 million to make their infrastructure safer and better. “Oregonians rely on federal investments like these […]
Hagerstown Regional Airport Announces Groundbreaking of Terminal Expansion
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR)is pleased to announce the successful groundbreaking of a new terminal expansion project at Hagerstown Regional Airport, marking a significant milestone in the County’s ongoing commitment to enhancing transportation infrastructure and supporting economic growth. The 4,800-square-foot expansion represents a $5.1 million investment in the future of air travel in Washington County, Maryland. […]
Asheville Regional Airport Begins Call to Artists for AVL Forward Permanent Public Art Program
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has launched its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a permanent public art program as part of AVL Forward, the airport’s terminal modernization project. The RFQ invites artists and artist-led teams nationwide to submit qualifications for two large-scale, permanent installations in the new terminal. The works will anchor key spaces and reflect […]
JZMK Partners Selected to Design New Commercial Passenger Terminal at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
JZMK Partners announced today that it has been retained by Coachella Airports, LLC to design the first Commercial Passenger Terminal at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (JCRA), located in the Coachella Valley in the City of Thermal, California. The new passenger terminal will serve as a major gateway for regional, national, and international travelers visiting the […]
