ACS Firm has announced the selection of Christopher H. White, MPA, A.A.E. as President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in Columbia, South Carolina. White was selected following a comprehensive and competitive national search conducted in trusted partnership with the Richland-Lexington Airport District (RLAD) Board Members. His appointment reflects CAE’s commitment to […]
Airports
James Lawrence Appointed Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission
James Lawrence has been appointed chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board, which oversees Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. Lawrence currently chairs the commission’s Planning, Development and Environment Committee and is acting vice chair of the 15-member board. He was first appointed in 2021 to […]
Hartsfield-Jackson’s Gateway to Growth Program Kicks off Second Year
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) announced the second cohort of its Concessions Small Business Program. The program is designed to educate, empower, and create opportunities for small businesses to operate at the Airport. It consists of two distinct components to ensure clear progression and opportunities: Gateway to Growth – the ATL Airport Concessions Small Business […]
Award-Winning Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop Enters Fourth Year at Sky Harbor
Traveling by air can be very hectic even for seasoned fliers, but it can be overwhelming for someone experiencing dementia. An estimated 7 million people in the United States experience dementia, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has proudly offered the Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop to passengers and caregivers of people with dementia, to […]
Propeller Airports Appoints Mike Van de Ven to its Board
Propeller Airports announced the appointment of Mike Van de Ven, former President and COO of Southwest Airlines, to its Board. Mr. Van de Ven brings more than 30 years of leadership experience from Southwest, where he helped guide the company’s growth into the largest U.S. domestic carrier by passengers carried. He did this while consistently […]
Burke Lakefront Supporters Meet with Mayor’s Staff, Welcome City Council Hearings on Closure Proposal
Representatives from the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP) met with senior leaders from Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s office on Tuesday to discuss the future of Burke Lakefront Airport and encourage continued collaboration and investment. At the same time, LAPP representatives expressed support for a series of upcoming city council hearings on the proposed closure of […]
STARLUX Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Taipei and Phoenix
STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, launched nonstop service between Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Jan. 15, marking a milestone that expands the airport’s international connections and is expected to generate significant economic benefits for the region. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, STARLUX Airlines Chief Executive Officer Glenn Chai, airport […]
Centennial Airport’s New Advanced Snow Removal Equipment Keeps Air Ambulance Services Flying Through Winter Storms
Pictured (left to right): Flight for Life Colorado Beechcraft King Air, Centennial Airport Snow Removal Equipment, Children’s Hospital Colorado Pilatus PC-12, iCare Ambulance Centennial Airport proudly announces the addition of two state-of-the-art snow removal vehicles to its fleet, significantly enhancing the airport’s ability to maintain clear and safe runways during Colorado’s severe winter weather. This […]
Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. A veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, Reiter currently leads Security, Fire, and Emergency Preparedness for SEA. Over the last 35 […]
HDOT Begins Employee Parking Lot Improvements at Lihu’e Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has started improvements to an employee parking lot at the Līhu‘e Airport that will help relieve some congestion in the airport’s public lot. The project involves upgrading an existing employee overflow gravel lot located northeast of the main terminal building with asphalt concrete paving, marked parking stalls, lighting, access […]
