The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) general aviation system in the Twin Cities supported a total of 342,136 aircraft operations in 2022. The newly released year-end operations data accounts for all takeoffs and landings at the system’s six Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area general aviation airports. Operations declined just under 3% compared to the 352,195 total operations […]
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Kansas City to Open First New Airport Terminal in 50 Years on Feb. 28
Kansas City will officially open its new 1-million-square-foot terminal on Feb. 28. As the largest infrastructure project in Kansas City’s history, the new $1.5 billion single Kansas City International (MCI) terminal will be one of the most inclusive in the U.S. With features including a sensory room, all-gender restrooms with adult-sized changing tables, and an […]
Woolpert to Provide Engineering, Survey and Consulting for American Samoa Airport Terminal
Woolpert has been contracted by the American Samoa Government, Department of Port Administration, to evaluate, plan and design a new airport terminal at Pago Pago International Airport (PPG). Woolpert will provide engineering, planning, survey and consulting services for PPG, which serves the seven South Pacific islands of this U.S. territory. Senior Project Manager and Senior […]
Colorado Governor and Burrell Aviation Announced $110 Million Investment for COS Airport Project
Governor Jared Polis and Burrell Aviation announced on Thursday that Burrell Aviation intends to construct multiple facilities on a 65-acre parcel at the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to expand the airport’s non-passenger business lines, including facilities for air cargo handling, aircraft maintenance and testing, cold storage, warehouse/distribution, and integrated logistics. “This project is the result […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Is Sustainability Leader Among U.S. Airports
Being America’s Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability […]
TSA Enables Residents to Use Mobile Driver’s License for Verification at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int’l Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the State of Arizona and Apple, deployed a new technology that allows airline passengers to use their state-issued mobile driver’s license or mobile identification card in Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch to verify their identity for airport security screening purposes. Individuals at Phoenix Sky Harbor […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $264 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 95 Airports in 31 States
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $264 million in airport infrastructure grants to 95 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, […]
Experienced Airport Operations Manager Named Assistant Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
An aviation leader with more than 15 years of experience in airport operations has been named the newest Assistant Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Sarah Demory, A.A.E., the current Airport Deputy Director for Operations and Security at the Boise, Idaho Airport, will join the City of Phoenix Aviation Department executive team as […]
Charlene Reynolds Named Assistant Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Charlene Reynolds, who most recently served as Deputy Aviation Director – Contracts and Services for the City of Phoenix, has been promoted to Assistant Aviation Director. Reynolds has held supervisory and management positions in several City of Phoenix departments. Prior to her current position in the Aviation Department, Reynolds was Deputy Street Transportation Director overseeing […]
ACC Report Looks at Future Trends & Opportunities at U.S. Airports
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has released Development at U.S. Airports: A Summary Look at Future Trends and Opportunities, a report providing key trends and types of projects that airports across the U.S. will be undertaking in the next five years. The summary provides a high-level overview of airport development trends. Based on research of […]
