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News•Feb 20, 2026
Indy Airport to Launch Incubator Space for Culinary Talent
Indianapolis International Airport will open a culinary incubator in Civic Plaza by fall 2027, giving emerging Indiana chefs mentorship and exposure to the airport’s 10.6 million annual travelers. The project, led by James Beard‑award‑winning chef Steve Oakley and operated by CC Holdings, adds three new local food concepts—Daredevil Brewing’s Lift Off, Java House Bistro, and a revamped Shapiro’s Delicatessen. The initiative follows a competitive bid that attracted 21 entities and is expected to create about 45 new jobs. It reinforces IND’s reputation as a community‑focused, award‑winning airport.
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 20, 2026
PIT First Airport to Be Awarded Universal Design Certificate From IDEA Center
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) became the first airport globally to receive Universal Design Certification from the University at Buffalo’s IDEA Center. The award recognizes PIT’s superior performance in wayfinding, lighting, mobility access, and sensory inclusion, and highlights its newly reimagined...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Armstrong World Industries Acquires Eventscape to Expand Architectural Design and Fabrication Capabilities
Armstrong World Industries announced the acquisition of Eventscape, Inc., a design and fabrication firm known for complex architectural environments. The deal enhances Armstrong’s custom design and fabrication capabilities across interior and exterior architectural applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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News•Feb 18, 2026
San Diego International Airport Sets New Passenger Record in 2025
San Diego International Airport handled a record 25.32 million passengers in 2025, a modest 0.3% increase over the previous year. The newly opened Terminal 1, operational from October 2025, contributed an 11% traffic boost in its first quarter and served 9.68 million travelers....
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 18, 2026
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners Approves License Agreement with The Boring Company, Paving the Way for Efficient, High-Speed Underground...
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has signed a 50‑year license agreement with The Boring Company to build the “Music City Loop,” an all‑electric, high‑speed underground transit system linking Nashville International Airport (BNA) to key destinations. The partnership requires no...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Pryor Field Airport Authority to Acquire Private Hangar to Expand MRO Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000‑sq‑ft hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport, planning to lease it to FTair, LLC for expanded aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The deal aims to create jobs,...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Blue Grass Airport Announces Continued Growth of United Airlines in Lexington, Ky
Blue Grass Airport announced United Airlines will upgrade its daily Lexington‑Denver flight to a 126‑seat Airbus A319 on May 21, 2026, adding more than 50 seats per day. The carrier will also increase Lexington‑Chicago service to up to seven daily...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
Fitch Ratings Assigns ‘a’ Rating to Lee County, Florida Airport Revenue Bonds Series 2026
Fitch Ratings assigned an ‘A’ rating to Lee County, Florida’s airport revenue bonds, Series 2026, and affirmed the rating on existing bonds with a stable outlook. The rating reflects a balanced carrier mix serving a leisure‑focused market and enplanements that...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
HDR Selected to Lead Program Management Services for Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport
HDR has been chosen by the Lexington‑Fayette Urban County Airport Board to provide program management services for Blue Grass Airport’s next decade of capital projects. The multiyear effort will advance terminal expansion, landside access, general‑aviation growth, and airfield safety upgrades....
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 16, 2026
Indian Cyber-Tech Is the Model for European Airports
Indian firms WAISL and GRAMAX have created AeroWise, an AI‑driven airport predictive operation centre that blends digital‑twin technology with embedded cyber‑security. The solution includes miniature physical models of terminals, runways and ancillary systems that can be “war‑gamed” to visualize attack...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 14, 2026
Delta Announces New Nonstop Service Between Twin Cities and Hawaii
Delta Air Lines announced a new seasonal nonstop service between Minneapolis‑St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui, launching Dec. 19 and running through April 2027. The route uses Airbus A330‑300 aircraft and adds a second Hawaiian destination from...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 14, 2026
MIA Celebrates Black History Month with Drum Performances
Miami International Airport marked Black History Month on Feb. 12 with two 30‑minute drumming performances by Grammy‑nominated musician Willie Stewart and his percussion team in the bustling Concourse D. The shows, staged before and after security, highlighted Stewart’s legacy with the reggae...
By Airport Improvement Magazine
News•Feb 12, 2026
ORF Reports January Passenger Volume
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) released its January passenger traffic figures, reporting roughly 1.2 million enplanements—a 3% increase year‑over‑year and about 5% above the five‑year average. The growth was led by a resurgence in leisure travel to Florida and a modest rebound...
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