The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is advancing American leadership in the Pacific Islands by supporting upgrades to critical aviation infrastructure at Palau International Airport (ROR). Last week, USTDA announced the award of technical assistance funding to the Palau National Aviation Administration (PNAA) to increase the island nation’s aviation capacity and safety in support of […]
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Pryor Field Set to Acquire Privately Owned Hangar and Grow Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority has approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000-square-foot hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) that is currently on a long-term ground lease with the Authority. The acquisition ensures the hangar remains an active aviation asset and positions the airport for continued expansion in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul […]
Long-time Airport Director Brian Weiler Announces Retirement
Brian Weiler, who has been director of the Springfield-Branson National Airport since 2011, informed the Airport Board of his intention to retire summer 2026 during their Feb. 19 regular meeting. “It has been the honor and privilege of my professional career to lead the airport during this period of strong growth and change,” he told […]
HDOT Welcomes International Shoppes as New Concessionaire at Honolulu and Kahului Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected International Shoppes (iShoppes) to provide retail and in-bond duty free concessions at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG). Under a 10-year contract, New York-based iShoppes along with business partner Ben Crump Enterprises, will take over the shops that are currently operated by […]
Honolulu Airport Adds Electric Trams to Wiki Wiki Shuttle Service
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is adding three new electric transit trams to its Wiki Wiki Shuttle service at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The new trams, which will transport domestic passengers between gates and terminals, will augment the airport’s free Wiki Wiki bus service. “The Wiki Wiki Shuttle is a vital part […]
High Flying Hangars Secures RFFP Approval from City Council for Development at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia
High Flying Hangars has secured approval from the Manassas City Council for development of a new hangar project at the Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF) in Prince William County, Virginia with the approval of a Request for Franchise Proposal (RFFP). The vote took place last month at the city council meeting. The design plan currently includes […]
West Woodward Airport Unveils New Terminal and Major Infrastructure Upgrades to Fuel Regional Economic Growth
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and West Woodward Airport officially marked the completion of a multi-million dollar transformation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Feb.13, 2026. The event celebrated the opening of a new terminal building and several vital upgrades engineered to position Woodward as a prime hub for business and general aviation […]
Tri-State Steuben County Airport Accepting Applications for Airport Manager
The Tri-State Steuben County Airport in Indiana is now accepting applications for Airport Manager. The person in this position oversees airport operations, including grounds and service on airplanes; Supervises assigned staff, including interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions, providing orientation and training, planning, and controlling work assignments, establishing specific work goals, recommending promotions, transfers, […]
Airports as Economic Engines: Managing a High-Value Public Asset
Airports generate hundreds of billions of dollars in direct and indirect economic activity annually in the United States, supporting millions of jobs and serving as critical gateways for commerce, tourism, emergency response, and national security. For states and local communities, an airport is often the single largest economic asset they own. Each airport plays a unique role based […]
Ontario International Congratulates China Airlines on Welcoming its 1 Millionth Passenger through ONT
Photo – From left, China Airlines flight attendant; James Kessler, Senior Vice President of Operations and Maintenance; Jack (Chih-Chao) Chih, China Airlines’ Vice President of Americas; Mr. Cheng; and Eren Cello, ONT Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing. Ontario International Airport (ONT) congratulated China Airlines, a Taiwan-based carrier, on achieving an extraordinary milestone: the […]
