Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport recently announced the hiring of Scott Brownlee as its new Deputy Director. Mr. Brownlee was selected from among seventy-five candidates during a national search. He brings nearly three decades of commercial service and general aviation airport management experience to Arizona. “Scott Brownlee is an experienced and well-rounded aviation professional,” said J. Brian O’Neill, […]
Airports
Fort Worth Holds Ribbon Cutting for Meacham Terminal Building
Fort Worth, Texas has invested in the future of Meacham Airport by building one of the finest general aviation facilities in the Southwest. City officials recently cut the ribbon on the new Meacham Airport Administration Building. “The completion of this building marks a significant moment in the history of Meacham Airport and for aviation in […]
Yuma Arizona Airport Honors past Military Hero’s
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Yuma County Airport Authority (YCAA) has compiled a collection of aviation related memories over the decades to share with the community as a monthly publication. In November 2010, Major Greg ‘Pappy’ Boyington’s son donated some of his belongings in and decided they should go to where he felt […]
Doors Opening Soon for Phase One at Sky Harbor’s Terminal 3
The first phase of the Terminal 3 Modernization Program at Arizona’s Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is nearing completion and will open its doors to the public later this year. The phased Terminal Modernization Program will greatly improve the passenger experience and create a world-class facility for airport visitors. The key design strategies for […]
$6.5 Million Announced for 17 New Mexico Airports
More than $6.5 million for maintenance and construction projects at 17 New Mexico airports was announced recently. The funding was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and will fund runway rehabilitations, fencing construction and other safety improvements at airports across the state. Airports receiving funding include: Albuquerque International Sunport: – $100,000 for the design to […]
Investments Benefit Wisconsin’s Airport System
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Airport Improvement Program combines federal, state and local resources to help fund improvements to over 98 public-use airports throughout the state primarily owned by counties, cities, towns and villages. Improvements may include runway construction and reconstruction, land acquisition, navigational aids and lighting. Wisconsin’s airport system plays a key role […]
New Retail Shops Coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Busiest Terminal
America’s Friendliest Airport® is about to get even more friendly with a variety of new retail offerings in its busiest terminal. Phoenix City Council approved the first phase of new retail contracts in Terminal 4, which will bring two spa locations, several tech stores, and an assortment of the local, regional and national products customers […]
Construction Begins on Multi-phase Improvement Project at Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport
This week, the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) began a project that, when completed, will entirely transform Terminal 1-Lindbergh’s 54-year-old ticket lobby and baggage claim levels at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Changes willmake the facility more light, open, efficient and roomy and ensure it can accommodate the growing numbers of travelers expected to visit MSP […]
Minimum Standards – Who needs them?
By Bill Dunn I’m sure you have heard of Minimum Standards in the past but why would anyone actually need them and do they apply to you or your airport? This is probably one of the most misunderstood documents, and at times, abused requirements that are implemented at a public use airport. The FAA’s Advisory […]
Fashion Show inside Airport Terminal at Düsseldorf International (DUS)
Seeing a live fashion show or even appearing in one on the catwalk isn’t necessarily what one thinks of while passing through an airport, yet that, along with getting a make-over, and loading up on fashion tips and trends was exactly what passengers and visitors in the check-in area at Düsseldorf International Airport experienced last […]
