WestJet announced it will launch its first-ever service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Starting this June, the Calgary, Canada-based airline will operate multiple weekly flights between MSP and Edmonton, Alberta (YEG). WestJet will become the 16th airline operating at MSP in 2023. “We’re thrilled to welcome WestJet to Minnesota and are pleased to add […]
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Tim Simon Named Chief Financial Officer at the Metropolitan Airports Commission
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has named Tim Simon as the organization’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Simon joined the MAC in 2020 as vice president of finance and revenue development. As CFO, he will oversee and manage two of the MAC’s divisions: finance and revenue development, and human resources and labor relations. These two […]
MAC Reliever Airports Supported 342,000 Operations in 2022
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) general aviation system in the Twin Cities supported a total of 342,136 aircraft operations in 2022. The newly released year-end operations data accounts for all takeoffs and landings at the system’s six Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area general aviation airports. Operations declined just under 3% compared to the 352,195 total operations […]
MSP Airport Passenger Traffic Increased 24% in 2022
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) surpassed 31.2 million total passengers in 2022, marking a 24% increase in passenger activity compared to 2021. MSP’s year-end passenger and operations report released today shows the airport is on a steady and promising recovery path after three years of impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our recovery over the last […]
Mill City Tavern Marks Concessions Milestone at MSP Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) marked a milestone this month with the reopening of a larger Mill City Tavern in Terminal 1’s G Concourse. The full-service American bistro and bar has returned after a three-year hiatus next to gate G18. It’s the last of five new venues to open in the expanded G Concourse near […]
Delta Air Lines Relaunches Asia Service from MSP Airport
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 […]
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 […]
