Show & Tell – SITA and ASA
SITA, the global leader in aviation communications, has partnered with Airport Seating Alliance (ASA), a woman‑owned DBE supplier of airport seating, charging stations, and waste‑recycling systems. The collaboration aims to embed SITA’s high‑capacity data network into ASA’s physical products, creating smart, connected seats that charge devices and collect usage data. Both companies highlight sustainability, with recyclable materials and integrated waste management. The joint offering is positioned to enhance passenger experience while opening new revenue streams for airports and airlines.
Celebrate the Return of Nonstop Service to Portland on Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is reinstating nonstop service between Tri‑Cities Airport (PSC) and Portland International Airport (PDX), marking the first direct flight in nearly a decade. The launch event on June 10 includes a ribbon‑cutting ceremony, media availability, and a water‑cannon salute...
First-Ever San Juan Nonstop Launching From Indy Tomorrow
Southwest Airlines will launch the first nonstop flight between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) tomorrow, operating a once‑weekly Saturday service through August 1, 2026. The route addresses a long‑standing gap, as San Juan ranked...
Blue Grass Airport Welcomes Second Daily Delta Air Lines Flight to New York Laguardia Airport This Weekend
Blue Grass Airport announced a second daily Delta Air Lines flight between Lexington (LEX) and New York LaGuardia (LGA) beginning Sunday, June 7, 2026. The added service doubles the frequency on a high‑demand route, giving travelers more flexibility for same‑day...
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Partners with ReBokeh to Provide Free Assistive Technology for Travelers
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport announced a partnership with ReBokeh Vision Technologies to provide free, unlimited access to its mobile assistive‑technology app for low‑vision travelers and staff. The rollout also covers Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, making PHX the first...
Oshkosh Aerotech Celebrates Delivery of 300th Atlas Cargo Loader
Oshkosh AeroTech announced the delivery of its 300th Atlas cargo loader, a milestone that underscores two decades of partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. The Atlas 4 unit arrived at Eindhoven Air Base, adding to a global...
AirSight Showcases Open-Architecture AirGuard Ecosystem for Unified, Multi-Layer Drone Detection
AirSight unveiled its AirGuard ecosystem, an open‑architecture platform that unifies radar, RF, visual, thermal and Remote ID sensors into a single interface. The vendor‑agnostic design lets customers mix and match hardware from global suppliers while integrating with video management, license‑plate...
MILESTONE EVENT: “Families on the Fly at MIA”
Miami‑Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis hosted a milestone event to update stakeholders on the “Families on the Fly” initiative at Miami International Airport. The program seeks to add dedicated family‑friendly TSA lanes and other accommodations to ease travel for...
An Ottawa Icon Takes Flight: Locally World-Famous Zak’s Diner Now Open at YOW
SSP Canada announced the launch of Zak’s Diner, an Ottawa ByWard Market institution since 1986, inside Ottawa International Airport’s Level 2 South Pier. The airport outlet offers the diner’s all‑day breakfast, burgers, poutine, hand‑spun milkshakes and a full bar, wrapped in...
Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington Announces Retirement After 50 Years of Service
Denver International Airport announced that CEO Phil Washington will retire on August 1, 2026 after more than five decades of public service, including five years leading the airport. Washington’s tenure featured the Vision 100 and Operation 2045 plans, driving the...
FAA Advances Plan to Replace Aging Air Traffic Control Tower at Sacramento International Airport
The FAA announced plans to build a new air traffic control tower at Sacramento International Airport, replacing the 1967 structure. Funded by the $5 billion allocation from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, construction is slated for summer 2027 with the...
MIA’s Economic Impact Reaches New Record of $212 Billion
Miami International Airport (MIA) reported a record $212 billion statewide economic impact in 2025, a 17% jump from the prior year. The airport supported 945,682 jobs, up 12%, and saw passenger traffic hit 55.3 million, moving it to the eighth‑busiest U.S. airport....
Alstom Strengthens U.S. Rail Future Through Partnerships with Academic Institutions
Alstom announced new collaborations with three U.S. academic institutions – a $50,000 engineering scholarship at Alfred State College, a seat on NYU’s Rudin Center advisory board, and founding sponsorship of the University of Pennsylvania’s Transportation Initiative. The moves coincide with...
ACC Prepares Launch of ACC Connect to Strengthen Industry Collaboration
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is set to launch ACC Connect on June 4, a new online discussion community for airport industry professionals. The platform will host real‑time conversations, peer‑to‑peer knowledge sharing, and community‑driven thought leadership across engineering, planning, construction,...
Orikan Launches PayStay Marketplace in the United States, Expanding Digital Access to Parking Payments and Services
Orikan has launched PayStay Marketplace in the United States, a digital platform that consolidates parking payments and related mobility services into a single, user‑friendly interface. The solution supports pay‑as‑you‑go sessions, major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and offers a...