Syracuse Hancock International Airport Selected for Federal Pilot Program Advancing Next-Generation Aviation
SYR was selected as a key partner in a new federal pilot program aimed at testing next‑generation aircraft technologies. The initiative, launched by the U.S. DOT and FAA, will evaluate twelve operational concepts, including eVTOL, electric, and hybrid aircraft, with industry partners such as NUAIR, Archer, BETA, Electra, and Joby. Participation places Syracuse among a small national coalition led by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, positioning the airport as a testing hub for future air‑mobility standards. Officials say the program will drive regional economic development and shape federal safety regulations.
MIA Debuts First Wait N’ Rest Sleep Rooms in North America
Miami International Airport inaugurated the first Wait n’ Rest luxury sleep rooms in North America, featuring 15 suites in Concourse D. The suites offer hotel‑level bedding, private showers, touchscreen controls and a curated snack bar, with hourly rates from $40...
Bessemer Airport Authority Announces $4 Million in Federal Funding to Renovate EKY’s Primary Aircraft Apron
The Bessemer Airport Authority secured $4 million in Congressionally Directed Spending, backed by Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Boyd Britt, to renovate the primary large‑aircraft apron at Bessemer National Airport (EKY). The funding will cover pavement renewal, relocation of the Automated...
Ontario International Airport Honored for Community Engagement and Innovation in Airport Concessions for Its Brewery X Collaboration
Ontario International Airport (ONT) earned the Airport Experience Conference’s Best Community Engagement Initiative award for its "Come Fly With Me" craft beer partnership with local Brewery X. The collaboration, launched in Terminal 2 in 2023, has expanded the ONT‑branded blonde ale...
Asheville Regional Airport Posts Second-Highest Year in History with 2.24 Million Passengers in 2025
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) logged 2,240,877 passengers in 2025, the second‑highest volume in its history. The airport achieved this growth despite Hurricane Helene and an ongoing terminal expansion, underscoring its operational resilience. New nonstop routes and added seat capacity across...
New License Plate Recognition Technology to Streamline Parking at South Bend International Airport
South Bend International Airport will roll out ticketless parking using license‑plate recognition technology from March 4 to March 6, weather permitting. Drivers will scan QR codes, register their plate and payment details, and exit without stopping at a gate. The system supports...
New Phoenix Airport Museum Installation Showcases the Region’s Legacy of Ingenuity
Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Terminal 4 now features the “Desert Innovation” mural, a large‑scale photo installation that runs along the post‑security bridge between gates A and D. The exhibit, created by the Phoenix Airport Museum in partnership with the Greater Phoenix Economic...
Gilmore, Daifuku and ICM Partner to Install Concourse A Baggage Handling System at Denver International Airport
Gilmore Construction, Daifuku, and Industrial Constructors/Managers (ICM) have secured a contract to install a new Daifuku baggage handling system in Concourse A of Denver International Airport. Gilmore will act as the general contractor, Daifuku as the OEM and integrator, and ICM...
Lee County Port Authority Names New Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
The Lee County Port Authority announced Jesse Flint as its new Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Flint will oversee revenue‑generating activities at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field, including concessions, IT, property, and risk management. He...
SLO County Airport Launches GoodMaps Indoor Navigation to Enhance Accessibility
San Luis Obispo County Airport has introduced GoodMaps, a smartphone‑based indoor navigation platform that provides turn‑by‑turn guidance throughout the terminal without additional hardware. The solution offers audio directions for blind travelers, visual cues for the deaf, step‑free routing for wheelchair...
Tampa International Airport Shines as Finalist in 2026 Spotless Spaces Awards
Tampa International Airport (TPA) has been named one of nine U.S. finalists for the 2026 ISSA Spotless Spaces of the Year Awards. The airport’s long‑standing partnership with Flagship Facility Services underpins a comprehensive cleaning program that covers terminals, airside areas,...
PHX Free Little Library Debuts at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport opened the PHX Free Little Library in Terminal 3’s Culture Corner on March 2, celebrating Read Across America Day. The amenity is a joint effort by the airport, Phoenix Public Library and the Friends of the Phoenix...
TrafFix Devices Enhances Airport Security with the Water Wall System
TrafFix Devices introduced its Water Wall system, a durable positive‑separation barrier designed for airport environments. Certified as a MASH‑eligible TL‑2 longitudinal channelizing device, it helps manage passenger flow and protect work zones during runway or taxiway maintenance. Constructed from low‑density...
Louis Armstrong Airport to Begin Work on $27.1 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) will begin an eight‑month, $27.1 million runway rehabilitation on Runway 2/20 starting March 2. The project, financed primarily through the FAA Airport Improvement Program, includes full‑depth reconstruction of the runway’s two center panels, new lighting, joint...
San Bernardino International Airport Marks a Record Year for Passengers and Aircraft Operations in 2025
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) logged a record 62,000+ passengers in 2025, a 50% year‑over‑year jump, while aircraft movements rose 18% to 68,830 operations. The surge follows three years of Breeze Airways service linking the Inland Empire to San Francisco and...
Orlando International Airport Garners Two 2025 Asq Customer Experience Awards
Orlando International Airport (MCO) received two 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards from Airports Council International (ACI) World, recognizing it as one of North America’s Best Airports at Departures and as a Most Enjoyable airport. The accolades reflect MCO’s handling of...
Ontario International Airport Passenger Count 3.7% Higher in January as New Year Begins on a High Note
Ontario International Airport reported a 3.7% rise in January 2026 passenger volume, reaching 492,895 travelers. International traffic surged 64% to a record 66,281, while domestic numbers slipped 1.9% to 426,614. The airport added a new daily nonstop service to Boise...
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport Adds Striker® 6×6 ARFF Vehicle to Support Emergency Readiness
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico has added an Oshkosh Striker® 6×6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to its all‑Oshkosh fleet. The 6×6 model brings a 3,000‑gallon water tank, 420‑gallon foam capacity, and advanced TAK‑4 independent...
MKE Airport Celebrates 100 Years of Flight in 2026
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) will mark its 100th anniversary on October 5, 2026, launching a year‑long centennial campaign that includes community events and a dedicated website. The airport, which has handled more than 300 million passengers since 1926, highlights a...
Miami-Dade County Mayor and American Airlines Unveil Plans for MIA’s Concourse D Expansion
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom announced a $1 billion expansion of Concourse D’s Gate D60 at Miami International Airport. The three‑level project will convert the existing area into 17 new contact gates, upgraded boarding lounges, retail,...
PHL Surpasses 30 Million Passengers for Second Consecutive Year
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) handled 30.1 million passengers in 2025, marking the first consecutive 30‑million‑plus years since 2018‑19. International traffic rose 7.5% to over 4.1 million passengers, driven by new routes from Aeroméxico, American Airlines and Frontier. Cargo volumes increased 7.4% to...
Seasonal Flights Between Blue Grass Airport and Minneapolis Return
Delta Air Lines will resume seasonal nonstop service between Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport and Minneapolis‑Saint Paul International Airport, operating Saturdays from May 9 to August 8, 2026. The route, previously discontinued in 2021, will be flown on a 76‑seat CRJ‑900, offering travelers a...
Monterey Regional Airport Celebrates a New Passenger Record and Favorable Rating for Terminal Revenue Financing
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) announced a new all‑time passenger record of 659,867 travelers in 2025, a 6.3% increase over the prior year. The growth stems from airlines adding seats and deploying larger aircraft to meet rising demand for the Monterey...
San Diego International Airport Launches SAN Assist Program to Support Travelers with Non-Visible Disabilities
San Diego International Airport launched SAN Assist, a program to aid travelers with non‑visible disabilities. The service offers on‑day travel guides and pre‑travel familiarization tours, available in Terminals 1 and 2. Requests require three business days for guides and two‑to‑three weeks for...
Breeze Announces Two New Destinations From Myrtle Beach, Expands Service to Existing Destinations
Breeze Airways is adding nonstop service from Myrtle Beach to Pittsburgh and a one‑stop BreezeThru flight to Portland, Maine, with fares starting at $39 one‑way. Existing routes to Akron‑Canton, Fort Lauderdale and Long Island will see frequency boosts beginning July...
Travelers Name Indy Airport No. 1 for the 14th Year in a Row
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been named the Best Airport in North America for the 14th consecutive year and its 15th overall, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World Service Quality Customer Experience Awards. The 2025 survey highlighted IND’s...
Ontario International Airport Earns Top Global Honor for Customer Experience From Airports Council International
Ontario International Airport (ONT) received the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Customer Experience Award for Best Airport at Departures in North America (5‑15 million passengers), a distinction granted by Airports Council International. The honor is derived entirely from passenger survey...
Orlando International Airport Welcomes Historic Zipair Tokyo-Orlando Flight with Passenger Festivities
Orlando International Airport (MCO) welcomed ZIPAIR’s inaugural nonstop charter flight from Tokyo’s Narita, marking the first direct passenger service between Florida and the Asia‑Pacific region. The flight landed with 280 passengers, a water salute, and Disney‑themed festivities, underscoring the airport’s...
JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 Awarded Leed® Platinum Certification
JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) announced that Terminal 4 has been recertified at the LEED Platinum level for existing buildings, marking its second Platinum award. The achievement comes amid a $1.5 billion transformation that embeds energy‑efficiency, renewable energy, electric mobility and water‑conservation...
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport Named Best Overall Nonhub Airport in the U.S. for 2025
Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) was named the 2025 Best Overall Non‑hub Airport in the United States by Swelbar‑Zhong Consultancy, a leading aviation research firm. The award recognizes GRB’s superior air‑service options, high‑quality passenger experience, strong financial performance, and...
New FIS Unveiled at Norfolk International Airport
Norfolk International Airport unveiled a new two‑story, 26,000‑square‑foot Federal Inspection Services (FIS) building, designed to streamline customs and baggage handling. The $31 million project, funded partly by $13.5 million in federal aid, features floor‑to‑ceiling windows, an open floorplan, and a dedicated Global...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...