As baggage operations grow more complex and integrated with overall airport performance, safety in these environments is becoming a more visible concern to airport leaders. Tara Riggs, who brings over a decade of experience in baggage handling operations, has spent much of her career working inside these pressure-cooker environments. Now leading A-SAFE’s airport safety efforts, […]
Airports
$7.3 Million in FY26 Airport Improvement Program Grants Announced in New Jersey
The New Jersey Governor’s Office announced the awarding of 11 FY26 Airport Improvement Program grants to 11 airports totaling more than $6.5 million in state funds, and an additional $800,000 in FAA matching grant funds to support airport safety and improvement projects. These grants, which leverage state funding and airport contributions, will support approximately $7.3 […]
Kim Brown Announced as New Deer Valley Airport Manager
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has announced the appointment of Kim Brown as the new Airport Manager for Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), following the retirement of longtime Airport Manager Ed Faron, who concluded nearly 24 years of distinguished service to the department on Monday, March 30. “Faron’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental […]
OU’s Max Westheimer Airport Earns Airport of the Year Award
By Jacob Guthrie The University of Oklahoma’s Max Westheimer Airport has received the prestigious Airport of the Year Award for 2026 from the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association. Airport Director Lance Lamkin was also named the 2026 Airport Manager of the Year. “This recognition is a direct reflection of the grit, pride and behind-the-scenes effort our […]
Springfield Airport Makes Donation to Be Part of History Museum on the Square Permanent Collection
What started as simply flooring became so much more at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). After 16 years, the iconic SGF water, grass and rock carpet is being removed – but the airport carpet will always be remembered, thanks to a special effort. On March 26, the Springfield Airport donated three original, unused airport carpet squares […]
Lufthansa Celebrates 25 Years at Denver International Airport
Last week Lufthansa celebrated twenty-five years of flying to Denver International Airport. Since 2001, Lufthansa has proudly connected the Mile High City with its Frankfurt hub, marking a quarter century of continuous operations between Colorado and Germany. In honor of this milestone, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued a proclamation to honor Lufthansa’s 25 years of […]
Asheville Regional Airport Begins TSA Support Drive
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
