Delta Air Lines resumed its nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seoul-Incheon International Airport (ICN) last week, the first of two Asia routes to return since they were paused at the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic. “As we come off of a busy summer travel season, we are delighted to welcome […]
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Cirrus Aircraft Unveils 189,000-Square-Foot Duluth Innovation Center Dedicated to Revolutionizing Personal Aviation
Cirrus Aircraft announced plans to develop the Duluth Innovation Center at its headquarters following the recent acquisition of the former Northwest Airlines Corp. facility, more recently occupied by AAR Corp., located at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. Cirrus Aircraft will invest heavily to transform the 189,000-square-foot building on 39 acres into a state-of-the-art […]
Cirrus Aircraft Chief Information Officer Receives 2022 Twin Cities CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award
Cirrus Aircraft’s Senior Vice President of Information Technology, Michelle Roemer, has been recognized as Chief Information Officer of the Year for a Large Corporation by the 2022 Twin Cities ORBIE® Award, the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. “We could not be happier for Michelle to be awarded the prestigious CIO of […]
Lake Elmo Airport Debuts New Runway
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is celebrating the opening of a new 3,500-foot runway at Lake Elmo Airport (21D), one of the latest projects that supports growth in the region’s aviation industry. The new runway is part of a multi-year project to improve airfield infrastructure and provide safer operations. The new runway opened to air […]
Cirrus Aircraft Expands Duluth Paint and Finish Facility to Meet Growing Demand
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 […]
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 […]