Cirrus Aircraft announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art aircraft Paint and Finish Facility in Duluth, Minnesota. The development is part of the company’s growth plan as demand for the best-selling SR Series and Vision Jet® continues to increase. The new Paint and Finish Facility expansion adds 16,000 sq. ft. to the existing center, yielding a […]
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Sara Freese Named Director of Maintenance Services and Asset Management at MSP Airport
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Sara Freese to the newly created position of Maintenance Services and Asset Management Director at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). “Sara Freese is a proven leader whose experience will be invaluable as we transition to a new operating model focused on optimization through data-driven decision making and performance-based […]
Kathy Megarry Named MAC Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has named Kathy Megarry as the organization’s new Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations. “Kathy’s experience in human resources and labor relations in both the public and private sectors will be critical in our efforts to recruit and retain the best talent, diversify our workforce, and expand awareness […]
MSP Airport Opens the Travel Confidently MSP Education Center
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has unveiled the Travel Confidently MSP Education Center at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). This one-of-a-kind facility features a mock aircraft cabin installed inside Terminal 1 to support airport and public safety training and serve airport programs that help build travel confidence through pre-flight experiences. “This unique facility will be […]
Condor Airlines Relaunching Nonstop Frankfurt Service from MSP Airport
Amid continuing signs of air travel’s recovery, Condor Airlines will resume its seasonal nonstop Frankfurt, Germany, service on June 1 from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) after a two-year hiatus. “Condor’s direct service to Frankfurt is another sign of a rebound in international travel, and we’re confident there will be strong demand this summer on […]
MSP Airport Approved for Next Phase of Noise Mitigation Program
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is extending the duration of its noise mitigation program, one of the most unique and comprehensive in the United States. The next phase of MSP’s Noise Mitigation Program will extend eight years, from 2025-2032, providing noise reducing modifications to program-eligible houses and apartments. Since the first phase of the program […]
Air Canada Launches New MSP Route to Montreal
There are more air travel options north of the border for Minnesotans this summer. Air Canada announced a major network expansion with the release of its 2022 summer schedule, which includes a new route between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Air Canada will begin the daily, year-round route between MSP […]
Cirrus Aircraft Equips United Aviate Academy with a Fleet of TRAC SR20 for Ab-Initio Pilot Training
Cirrus Aircraft announced that United Aviate Academy (UAA) has purchased a fleet of twenty-five TRAC SR20 aircraft for its program. These advanced, high-performance airplanes will be used for initial pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by a major U.S.-based airline. United Aviate Academy has the option and purchase rights to fifty more […]
Growth of MAC General Aviation Airports Continued in 2021
The six general aviation airports operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) grew their operations in 2021 by 8% collectively—an increase to 352,195, or 26,151 more takeoffs and landings compared to 2020. “The strong demand for our general aviation system did not wane over the past year,” said Brian Ryks, CEO of the MAC. “Our […]
MSP Airport Launches Healthy Meal Vending Machines
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has expanded its award-winning concession program with the debut of Farmer’s Fridge, an innovative vending machine brand that sells fresh and healthy meal options. The smart-tech refrigerated vending units offer a menu of fresh salads, meal bowls, and healthy snacks, with a focus on premium and fresh ingredients. The company […]