The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the addition of Amber Floyd as its new General Counsel, effective April 5. Floyd will be responsible for overseeing Airport Authority legal matters including litigation, legal advice, claims, leasing and contracts and risk management. She will report to MSCAA President and CEO Scott Brockman. Floyd has been […]
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FAA Releases LaGuardia AirTrain Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the LaGuardia Airport Access Improvement Project (AirTrain). The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing to construct a rail system to provide a reliable transit option for air travelers and employees at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The FAA prepared the […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Welcome Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines announced today that it will launch nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday, May 14. Sun Country Airlines will be the eleventh commercial service airline operating at RDU. “Sun Country is an established airline known for providing excellent customer service and a comfortable travel […]
Blue Line Aviation Places Order for 100 Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. and Blue Line Aviation recently inked a firm order for 50 Diamond Aircraft, including single engine DA40 NG’s, twin engine DA42-VI’s and a Diamond Simulator, with an option for up to 50 additional aircraft. The order comes less than a year after Blue Line Aviation’s 8 year anniversary, which was celebrated […]
City of Phoenix Aviation Department Recognized for Its Commitment to Clean
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has announced that it has been recognized in the GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program. Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear airports have all received this accreditation. “Since the pandemic started, the world has come to realize the significance and importance of proper cleaning and disinfection to […]
Archer Announces Commitment to Launching its Urban Air Mobility Network in Miami by 2024
California-based Archer, a company designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), today announced its commitment to launching an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) network in Miami by 2024. Archer is excited to explore the potential for UAM to address some of Southern Florida’s mobility challenges and provide a new option for people to […]
Vermont Agency of Transportation Seeks Public Input on Airport System Draft Plan
The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking public input on the Vermont Airport System Draft Plan, which outlines the State’s 20-year long-range vision and goals that will guide the planning and development of Vermont’s public use airports. This Plan will update the 2007 Airport System and Policy Plan. The public may submit comments through […]
Former LAX Chief Experience Officer Joins PSM Squared as VP of Development
PSM Squared, Inc. (PSM²) announced that former Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Chief Experience Officer Barbara Yamamoto has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Retiring in September 2020 after 33 years of service with the City of Los Angeles, Yamamoto will bring her expertise in guest experience, employee engagement, communications, and culture […]
City of West Chicago, DuPage Airport Partner to Provide More Than 2,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations
The DuPage Airport Authority converted its transient hangar into a COVID-19 vaccination site Wednesday, working in partnership with the City of West Chicago to distribute more than 2,000 doses of the vaccine. The City partnered with food and drug retailer Albertsons to obtain the doses of the vaccine, then coordinated with the DAA to prepare […]
Montgomery Regional Airport Solidifies Rental Car Concessionaire Partnerships
The Montgomery Airport Authority has taken steps to further strengthen relationships with a key segment of its business. The board has executed new, five-year agreements with the rental car companies leasing spaces on the airport property. In this latest move toward achievement of strategic goals, airport leaders have negotiated competitive terms with rental partners to […]
