New International Arrivals Facility, Three More Gates and New Concessions Now Arriving at ORF
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) opened a three‑gate expansion of Concourse A, adding nearly 19,000 sq ft of space with expanded seating, restrooms and a pet‑relief area. The new area introduced two locally themed concessions—High Tide Bar Bites and Town Center Cold Pressed—while American Airlines began using the gates and Breeze Airways will relocate later this spring. A new athlete‑themed bar, Bruce Smith’s 200 Sack Club, is slated to open in Concourse B. These moves are part of the multiyear TransformORF program that also upgrades customs facilities and plans a consolidated car‑rental hub and a single TSA checkpoint.
The Gainesville Regional Airport Partners with ADK to Recruit Chief Executive Officer
Gainesville Regional Airport has hired Paul Mehrlich, A.A.E., IACE, as its new chief executive officer through a search conducted by ADK Consulting & Executive Search. Mehrlich brings more than 15 years of aviation leadership, most recently overseeing a $49 million terminal...
Murals From Miami’s Historic Overtown Land at MIA
Miami International Airport has launched “Telling Overtown Stories, Saying Their Names,” an interactive mural exhibition that runs from April 16 to October 13, 2026. The display features three vinyl replicas of permanent Overtown murals, enriched with augmented‑reality elements, QR‑linked oral...
Indy Airport Introduces New Thursday Flight to Dublin Today
Aer Lingus added a Thursday nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Dublin, bringing the route to five weekly departures through the 2026 summer season. The service uses an Airbus A321XLR with 16 business‑class seats and will revert to four flights per...
Advisory: Economy Parking Rate Changes at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Go Into Effect May 12, 2026
Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport announced that its Economy Parking daily fee will increase from $12 to $14 effective May 12, 2026. The higher rate applies to vehicles entering after 11:59 p.m. on May 11, while cars parked before that cutoff retain the...
Delta Expands Green Bay Service Ahead of Major College Football Weekend
Delta Air Lines is adding nonstop service from New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport to Green Bay’s Austin Straubel International Airport for September 5‑7, 2026. The flights are timed to accommodate the high‑profile Wisconsin‑Notre Dame matchup at Lambeau Field...
First U.S. ‘Runway-to-Space’ Challenge for Spaceplane Payload Test Flights, Flying From Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) and Dawn Aerospace have launched the Runway-to-Space Spaceplane Challenge, inviting Oklahoma‑based universities and research institutions to fly payloads on Dawn’s Aurora suborbital spaceplane from the Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport. The competition will fund...
American Tower Delivers 5G Connectivity at Pittsburgh International Airport
American Tower has completed a neutral‑host 5G Distributed Antenna System at Pittsburgh International Airport, covering the newly opened terminal and existing concourses. The deployment was selected through a competitive RFP and was built while the terminal was still under construction,...
Armstrong Introduces Skylo™ Walkable Ceiling Suspension Systems
Armstrong World Industries launched Skylo™ Walkable Grid Systems, the only ceiling grid and structural panel solution tested to ASTM E72 for live‑load performance. The portfolio includes 2‑inch and 5‑inch suspension options—Flat, AMHS, and Plenum Cap—rated for 20‑40 lb/ft² and suited to ISO...
Fort McMurray International Airport Earns Top AirportNEXT Scores Across North America
Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) achieved the highest all‑time AirportNEXT variable scores in terminal experience, transportation access and technology services among participating North American airports. The AirportNEXT Stakeholder Engagement Assessment, developed with Airports Council International‑North America, evaluates infrastructure, facilities and...
Denver International Airport and Southwest Airlines Introduce Dedicated TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Self-Bag Drop Option for Passengers
Denver International Airport and Southwest Airlines have launched a dedicated TSA PreCheck Touchless ID self‑bag‑drop lane for Southwest flyers at the Jeppesen Terminal. The service uses facial‑comparison technology to verify identity without a physical ID scan, allowing eligible travelers to print tags and...
Oshkosh Airport Products to Showcase United States Air Force Striker® 6×6 with Snozzle® at FDIC International 2026
Oshkosh Airport Products, a unit of Oshkosh Corporation, will display its United States Air Force‑spec Striker 6×6 ARFF vehicle with a 50‑foot Snozzle High‑Reach Extendable Turret at FDIC International 2026 in Indianapolis. The chassis is powered by a Scania DC16 engine...
Hi-Lite Airfield Services Announces Acquisition of HASCO, Inc., Uniting Two Leaders in Airfield Pavement Maintenance
Hi-Lite Airfield Services announced the acquisition of Greensboro‑based HASCO, Inc., a 37‑year‑old airfield pavement maintenance contractor. HASCO will operate as HASCO – A Hi‑Lite Company, preserving its brand and leadership while gaining access to Hi‑Lite’s national platform. The deal expands...
Significant Flight Additions at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for Derby 152
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is adding 24 new routes and six nonstop markets to handle the surge of visitors for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. American Airlines leads the expansion with 13 new markets, while Delta, Southwest, Spirit and United...
Indy Airport, INARF Celebrate Hoosier Artists with Disabilities
Indianapolis International Airport launched a new exhibit in Civic Plaza featuring 92 artworks created by 90 Hoosier artists with developmental disabilities. The high‑visibility display reaches more than 10 million travelers each year, with several pieces offered for sale and proceeds going...