Paradies Lagardère continues its focus on showcasing iconic local brands with the opening of Keylime Bistro at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The new location delivers the vibrant, laid-back island experience the restaurant is known for, now welcoming travelers inside the airport. For more than 20 years, Keylime Bistro has been an award-winning fixture of […]
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ACS Announces Christopher White Selected as President & CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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 […]
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 […]
Contour Airlines Announces New Seasonal Flights from Cape Girardeau, MO to Pensacola, FL
Contour Airlines has announced new seasonal nonstop service from the City of Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) in Missouri to Pensacola International Airport (PNS), starting May 6, 2026. This new route expands Contour’s growing seasonal network and provides travelers with convenient nonstop access to the Florida Gulf Coast during the peak spring and summer travel […]
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 […]
Omni Aircraft Maintenance Expands with New 40,000-Square-Foot Hangar
Omni Aircraft Maintenance has acquired a new 40,000-square-foot hangar facility at KTUL to support increasing demand from individual aircraft operators and fleet customers. The expansion also includes an additional 18,000 square feet of office and customer workspace designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and customer engagement throughout the maintenance process. The additional capacity strengthens Omni’s ability […]
UrbanLink Selects NOEMI Electric Amphibious Aircraft for Future Seaplane Operations in Florida
Elfly Group, developer of the all-electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI (No Emissions), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UrbanLink, a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately […]
Alton Bay Ice Runway Set to Open Soon
The Alton Bay, New Hampshire Ice Runway is close to opening for the season with the layout and installation of all of the cones and markers complete. Airport manager, Jason Leavitt, said the runway will be 2,900-ft long and 100-ft wide. “The parking area is also laid out and will be similar size as last […]
John Travolta, Morgan Freeman and Kenny G to Headline Hollywood’s Biggest Night in Aviation
Hollywood star power and aerospace innovation will share the spotlight once again at the 23rd Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards, returning to the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, January 23, 2026. “The Living Legends of Aviation is where Hollywood and the flight deck meet,” said John Travolta. “It’s an incredible night when the […]
