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Runway Extension Groundbreaking at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Int’l Airport Begins Monday
NewsApr 25, 2026

Runway Extension Groundbreaking at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Int’l Airport Begins Monday

The Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport will break ground on April 27, 2026 to extend Runway 17‑35 by 450 feet. The project adds pavement, new lighting, grading, drainage and safety‑area upgrades. Construction will proceed in phases, with a planned seven‑day full closure of Runway 17‑35 while...

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Ontario International Airport Passenger Volumes Rose for 4th Straight Month in March While Freight Shipments Grew by 15%
NewsApr 24, 2026

Ontario International Airport Passenger Volumes Rose for 4th Straight Month in March While Freight Shipments Grew by 15%

Ontario International Airport (ONT) recorded 574,819 passengers in March 2026, a 2.7% year‑over‑year increase and the fourth consecutive month of growth. International travel surged 55.2% in March and 58.4% for the first quarter, lifting total Q1 passengers to 1.55 million, 4.1%...

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MKE Airport Launches Asl Interpeting Service for Travelers
NewsApr 24, 2026

MKE Airport Launches Asl Interpeting Service for Travelers

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) announced the launch of a free American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting service via the Aira ASL app. The on‑demand platform connects hearing‑impaired travelers with professional interpreters throughout the terminal, starting at the pre‑security area near...

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Alaska Airlines Strengthens California Connectivity with Inaugural Oakland–San Diego Flights
NewsApr 24, 2026

Alaska Airlines Strengthens California Connectivity with Inaugural Oakland–San Diego Flights

Alaska Airlines launched four daily, year‑round nonstop flights between Oakland (OAK) and San Diego (SAN), using Embraer E175 aircraft. The inaugural service was celebrated with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony attended by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and airline executives. The new route...

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Port Authority and Skyports Drone Services to Commence Yearlong Cargo Drone Trial Flights Between Manhattan and Brooklyn
NewsApr 23, 2026

Port Authority and Skyports Drone Services to Commence Yearlong Cargo Drone Trial Flights Between Manhattan and Brooklyn

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and UK‑based Skyports will launch a 12‑month cargo‑drone trial on April 27, flying small uncrewed aircraft between Downtown Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal on weekdays. The FAA‑approved flights will transport light, non‑hazardous...

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Studio TK Unveils Transportation Portfolio
NewsApr 22, 2026

Studio TK Unveils Transportation Portfolio

Studio TK, a North Carolina contract furniture firm, released a Transportation Portfolio lookbook that showcases human‑centric design solutions for airports, train stations and related transitional spaces. The collection highlights furniture that blends comfort, power access, lighting and acoustic control to...

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS HISTORIC MARCH TRAFFIC
NewsApr 22, 2026

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS HISTORIC MARCH TRAFFIC

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) handled a record 1,521,149 passengers in March 2026, up 3.9% from the same month last year. The airport logged 12,577 aircraft operations, a 4.7% increase, while Page Field saw a 30% jump in movements. Delta...

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ADB SAFEGATE Announces Airside Innovation Summit 2026
NewsApr 22, 2026

ADB SAFEGATE Announces Airside Innovation Summit 2026

ADB SAFEGATE will host the Airside Innovation Summit 2026 on May 6 as a fully virtual, global livestream. The event brings senior executives from major airports—including ADP, Sydney, Dallas‑Fort Worth, and Lima—together with ACI World to share concrete, operational use...

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PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, AMERICAN AIRLINES AND ASUR AIRPORTS TO CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF JOHN F. KENNEDY...
NewsApr 21, 2026

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, AMERICAN AIRLINES AND ASUR AIRPORTS TO CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF JOHN F. KENNEDY...

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, together with American Airlines, ASUR Airports and Phoenix Infrastructure Group, opened a $125 million commercial program in JFK’s Terminal 8. The program features more than 60 new dining, retail, duty‑free and experiential concepts,...

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WHILL Accelerates Global Expansion Across North America, EMEA, and Asia, Reaching 25 Airports and Facilities Worldwide
NewsApr 21, 2026

WHILL Accelerates Global Expansion Across North America, EMEA, and Asia, Reaching 25 Airports and Facilities Worldwide

WHILL, Inc. announced it now operates autonomous mobility services in 25 airports and facilities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company delivered one million rides with a flawless safety record and will add four new airports,...

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ATL Expands Innovation with Three CLEAR eGates at South Checkpoint
NewsApr 21, 2026

ATL Expands Innovation with Three CLEAR eGates at South Checkpoint

Atlanta’s Hartsfield‑Jackson Airport has added three CLEAR biometric eGates to its South Checkpoint, joining two eGates installed at the Lower North Checkpoint last year. The eGates use facial recognition to verify travelers against their CLEAR profiles, allowing them to skip...

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New International Arrivals Facility, Three More Gates and New Concessions Now Arriving at ORF
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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The Gainesville Regional Airport Partners with ADK to Recruit Chief Executive Officer
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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Murals From Miami’s Historic Overtown Land at MIA
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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Indy Airport Introduces New Thursday Flight to Dublin Today
NewsApr 17, 2026

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...

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Advisory: Economy Parking Rate Changes at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Go Into Effect May 12, 2026
NewsApr 16, 2026

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...

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Delta Expands Green Bay Service Ahead of Major College Football Weekend
NewsApr 16, 2026

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...

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First U.S. ‘Runway-to-Space’ Challenge for Spaceplane Payload Test Flights, Flying From Infinity One Oklahoma Spaceport
NewsApr 16, 2026

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...

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American Tower Delivers 5G Connectivity at Pittsburgh International Airport
NewsApr 15, 2026

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,...

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Armstrong Introduces Skylo™ Walkable Ceiling Suspension Systems
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Fort McMurray International Airport Earns Top AirportNEXT Scores Across North America
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Denver International Airport and Southwest Airlines Introduce Dedicated TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Self-Bag Drop Option for Passengers
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Oshkosh Airport Products to Showcase United States Air Force Striker® 6×6 with Snozzle® at FDIC International 2026
NewsApr 14, 2026

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...

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Hi-Lite Airfield Services Announces Acquisition of HASCO, Inc., Uniting Two Leaders in Airfield Pavement Maintenance
NewsApr 13, 2026

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...

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Significant Flight Additions at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for Derby 152
NewsApr 13, 2026

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...

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Indy Airport, INARF Celebrate Hoosier Artists with Disabilities
NewsApr 11, 2026

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...

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DEN Sees Q4 2025 Customer Satisfaction Scores Increase Nearly Across the Board
NewsApr 10, 2026

DEN Sees Q4 2025 Customer Satisfaction Scores Increase Nearly Across the Board

Denver International Airport reported a Q4 2025 passenger satisfaction score of 4.13 out of 5, up from 4.08 in 2024 and the highest since 2022. The airport topped similarly sized U.S. airports in ease of security screening and wait times,...

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Everest Fuel Disrupts 100LL Market with New Mobile App and Exclusive Discount at Sun N’ Fun 2026
NewsApr 10, 2026

Everest Fuel Disrupts 100LL Market with New Mobile App and Exclusive Discount at Sun N’ Fun 2026

Everest Fuel, known for contract jet fuel at over 2,200 U.S. FBOs, has entered the 100LL Avgas market with its new Everest Fuel on Demand™ mobile app. At the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida (April 14‑19, 2026),...

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SkyShare Selected to Operate FBO and Develop Much Needed Hangar Capacity at South Valley Regional Airport
NewsApr 9, 2026

SkyShare Selected to Operate FBO and Develop Much Needed Hangar Capacity at South Valley Regional Airport

SkyShare has been chosen as the Fixed Base Operator for South Valley Regional Airport (SVR) near Salt Lake City. The company will manage the full‑service FBO and oversee roughly 650,000 sq ft of hangar and office space. To address a four‑year‑long hangar...

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Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advantages of Central Paralleling Systems
NewsApr 9, 2026

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advantages of Central Paralleling Systems

Russelectric, a Siemens business, promotes centralized paralleling systems as a superior alternative to onboard generator control. By moving synchronization, PLCs, and metering into a dedicated switchgear enclosure, the solution offers hot‑standby redundancy, manual backup and comprehensive event logging. The architecture...

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Local Youth Development Program Brings “Home” To Life for Travelers at SAN Through Dance
NewsApr 9, 2026

Local Youth Development Program Brings “Home” To Life for Travelers at SAN Through Dance

San Diego International Airport’s Terminal 1 will host a live dance series, “Migration: Making a Home in Transit,” from April 16 through May 14. The performances are part of the airport’s Spring Performing Arts Residency and are created by youth development nonprofit A...

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LAX Transforms the Travel Experience with Daktronics Video Display System Upgrade at Tom Bradley International Terminal
NewsApr 8, 2026

LAX Transforms the Travel Experience with Daktronics Video Display System Upgrade at Tom Bradley International Terminal

Los Angeles World Airports has chosen Daktronics to install more than 30 high‑resolution LED displays forming seven media walls in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The upgrade will cover over 15,000 square feet and display roughly 300 million pixels, enhancing wayfinding,...

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Casper / Natrona County International Airport Records 13-Year High in First Quarter Enplanements
NewsApr 7, 2026

Casper / Natrona County International Airport Records 13-Year High in First Quarter Enplanements

Casper/Natrona County International Airport recorded 24,270 enplanements in Q1 2026, the strongest first‑quarter performance since 2013. The airport posted an 8 percent increase over the same period in 2025, pushing annual passenger totals beyond the 103,000 mark reached last year. After a...

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MHI Receives Contract for Renewal of APM System ATL SkyTrain at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
NewsApr 7, 2026

MHI Receives Contract for Renewal of APM System ATL SkyTrain at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' U.S. subsidiary Crystal Mover Services, Inc. (CMSI) won a ten‑year contract to renew and upgrade the Automated People Mover (APM) system at Hartsfield‑Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The agreement, spanning March 2026 to March 2036, includes replacement of...

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ICAO Council Condemns Iran for Unlawful Airspace Violations Affecting Civil Aviation Safety
NewsApr 6, 2026

ICAO Council Condemns Iran for Unlawful Airspace Violations Affecting Civil Aviation Safety

On 31 March 2026 the ICAO Council formally condemned Iran for breaching the territorial airspace of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The council highlighted Iran’s use of unmanned aircraft systems for military strikes...

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Stantec Names Arliss Szysky to Lead Infrastructure Business
NewsApr 6, 2026

Stantec Names Arliss Szysky to Lead Infrastructure Business

Stantec has appointed Arliss Szysky as executive vice president of its North American Infrastructure business, the firm’s largest operating unit. Szysky brings 25 years of transportation engineering and operational leadership, most recently overseeing the Buildings business and the integration of...

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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Jfkiat, Operator of Jfk International Airport’s Terminal 4, Select Jfk T4...
NewsApr 2, 2026

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Jfkiat, Operator of Jfk International Airport’s Terminal 4, Select Jfk T4...

The Port Authority and JFKIAT have selected JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC, a joint venture of global travel retailer ARI, Queens‑based International Shoppes, and five New York small businesses, to redesign and operate the duty‑free and specialty retail concessions in...

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Synect Unveils Airport Experience Solutions for a Mega-Decade of Global Events
NewsApr 2, 2026

Synect Unveils Airport Experience Solutions for a Mega-Decade of Global Events

Synect announced EventReady™, a modular airport‑wide passenger engagement platform designed to handle surges from upcoming mega‑events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. The solution overlays custom branding, multilingual wayfinding, AI‑driven assistance, and dynamic data feeds...

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City of Phoenix Aviation Department Announces Kim Brown as New Deer Valley Airport Manager
NewsApr 1, 2026

City of Phoenix Aviation Department Announces Kim Brown as New Deer Valley Airport Manager

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has appointed Kim Brown as the new manager of Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, succeeding Ed Faron after his 24‑year tenure. Brown arrives from a senior facilities and services role at Phoenix Sky Harbor, where...

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Philadelphia International Airport Launches Penn’s Landing Market, Offering Products ‘Made in Philly’ and Beyond
NewsApr 1, 2026

Philadelphia International Airport Launches Penn’s Landing Market, Offering Products ‘Made in Philly’ and Beyond

Philadelphia International Airport’s retail arm, PHL Food & Shops, opened Penn’s Landing Market between Terminals B and C on April 1, 2026. The new shop blends a newsstand and gift store, offering travel essentials alongside a curated selection of more...

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Balfour Beatty Promotes Aviation Expert Trent Johnson to Vice President in the Carolinas
NewsMar 31, 2026

Balfour Beatty Promotes Aviation Expert Trent Johnson to Vice President in the Carolinas

Balfour Beatty has promoted Trent Johnson to vice president of operations for the Carolinas, tasking him with leading the firm’s aviation construction portfolio across North and South Carolina. Johnson brings 19 years in construction, including more than 12 years with...

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Nashville International Airport® Launches 18-Month Central Core Enhancement to Support Future Growth and Elevate the Traveler Experience
NewsMar 31, 2026

Nashville International Airport® Launches 18-Month Central Core Enhancement to Support Future Growth and Elevate the Traveler Experience

Nashville International Airport (BNA) announced an 18‑month, $40 million Central Core Enhancement slated to start in June 2026 and finish by December 2027. The renovation will boost escalators from six to sixteen and add a third, larger elevator, expanding capacity to...

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McKinney National Airport Names New Airport Maintenance and Operations Manager
NewsMar 30, 2026

McKinney National Airport Names New Airport Maintenance and Operations Manager

McKinney National Airport announced Teresa Lyons, AAE, as its new Airport Maintenance and Operations Manager, the airport’s second‑in‑command role. Lyons, who joined as an operations analyst in 2023 and rose to supervisor in 2024, will guide critical infrastructure projects as...

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Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Names Claire McKenna as General Counsel
NewsMar 30, 2026

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Names Claire McKenna as General Counsel

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) announced that Deputy General Counsel Claire McKenna will assume the role of senior vice president and general counsel on May 1, replacing Ashley Carvalho. McKenna, who joined MWAA in March 2020, brings nine years of senior attorney experience...

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TAP Air Portugal Selects New JFK Terminal 6 for Future Operations
NewsMar 30, 2026

TAP Air Portugal Selects New JFK Terminal 6 for Future Operations

TAP Air Portugal announced it will relocate its JFK operations to the new Terminal 6, slated for a phase‑one opening in 2026. The boutique terminal, part of the Port Authority’s $19 billion JFK transformation, will feature ten gates—nine for wide‑body aircraft—and a...

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Eagle County Regional Airport Selected as Host of TakeOff North America 2027
NewsMar 30, 2026

Eagle County Regional Airport Selected as Host of TakeOff North America 2027

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) has been chosen to host TakeOff North America 2027, the premier forum for domestic aviation route development. The selection follows a record‑breaking year, with winter capacity exceeding 330,000 seats—a 13% increase year‑on‑year—and over 30 daily...

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San Antonio International Airport Celebrates Opening of Terminal A Ground Expansion
NewsMar 27, 2026

San Antonio International Airport Celebrates Opening of Terminal A Ground Expansion

San Antonio International Airport opened the Terminal A ground‑load expansion, adding new gates, passenger areas and a federal inspection station. The ground‑load facility lets passengers board aircraft at curbside level, boosting operational capacity and reducing reliance on jet bridges. The...

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Ontario International Airport Reports Better than 6% Passenger Gain in February
NewsMar 27, 2026

Ontario International Airport Reports Better than 6% Passenger Gain in February

Ontario International Airport reported a 6.3% year‑over‑year increase in February passenger traffic, handling 478,625 travelers, with domestic traffic modestly up 2.1% and international traffic jumping 55.1% to 55,531 passengers. Year‑to‑date figures show a 5% rise to over 971,000 passengers, driven...

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MIA Passengers Get Miami Music Week Experience with DJ Amal Nemer
NewsMar 27, 2026

MIA Passengers Get Miami Music Week Experience with DJ Amal Nemer

Miami International Airport turned its terminals into a Miami Music Week venue on March 26, featuring a three‑hour live set by rising DJ Amal Nemer. The event entertained hundreds of travelers while showcasing the airport’s $12 billion capital improvement program. Nemer,...

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