Changes to a 30-year-old intergovernmental agreement will effectively end lawsuits between the cities of Tempe and Phoenix regarding property rights near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The lawsuits sought to determine whether residential buildings were allowed. Representatives of Phoenix and Tempe have been negotiating in good faith for some time. Andrew Cohn, a member of […]
Airports
Sacramento County Department of Airports Chooses Chris Wimsatt as Assistant Director
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) announced the promotion of Chris Wimsatt to the recently created role of Assistant Director of Airports, effective December 29th, 2024. Wimsatt was selected for this position following an exceptionally competitive process. Reporting directly to the Director of Airports, Cindy Nichol, Wimsatt will play a key leadership role in […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Collects Most Toys in Airport History during 8th Annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive
Photo above – Boca Raton Airport Board Members, staff and tenants pose with toys collected for the 2024 United States Marines Toys for Tots annual drive. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) announced the success of its 8th annual Toys for Tots Drive. In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, airport tenants, and the […]
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ Wins Prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green Award™ for Sustainability Leadership
Pictured Above – Mark Hanna, Springfield Airport, Aaron Frame, Chicago Department of Aviation, and Corey Harper, Veregy. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ (SPI) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green (AGG) Award, presented during the annual AGG Conference hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in partnership with the Chicago Department of […]
Sacramento County Department of Airports Releases RFQ for New Rental Car Facility
The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA), which operates Sacramento International Airport (SMF), has announced the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify a private developer to partner with the County and its stakeholders to deliver a new, state-of-the-art consolidated rental-car facility (ConRAC). The project will include construction of a multi-level facility south […]
LAX Automated People Mover Begins New Phase of Testing
Employees and guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now catch a glimpse of the Automated People Mover (APM), as a new phase of testing will bring train cars through the Central Terminal Area (CTA). This is a key milestone for the APM testing team, with the first train vehicles crossing over Sepulveda and […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Anticipates Record Holiday Travel Season
The 2024 holiday travel season is expected to be one of the busiest nationwide, and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is excited to welcome an increase in passenger traffic after an inspiring year of growth, including the launch of a new airline, major terminal improvements, and increased service over last season, adding 76 extra flights […]
Des Moines International Airport Appoints New Executive Director
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 […]
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 […]
