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ATL Retains Top Spot In ACI-World Rankings

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) remained the busiest airport in the word in 2023, registering more than 103 million passengers, according to preliminary data released by Airports Council International – World. Four other U.S. airports also made...

DOT Modernizes DBE/ACDBE Program Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule that modernizes the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) program regulations. The agency says the rule will improve inclusion of small, disadvantaged...

Badawi Appointed CEO Of AUS

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has appointed Ghizlane Badawi as CEO. She had been serving as the deputy CEO since January.   “Bringing more than 16 years of dedicated service to AUS, Ms. Badawi has risen through the ranks at our airport, holding the key...

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Team Named To Develop Art, Signage For JFK NTO

Team Named To Develop Art, Signage For JFK NTO

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) and Arup today announced the team that will deliver the art, branding, and digital experience program for The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).  The Arup-led team is tasked...

LAWA Makes Key Appointments

LAWA Makes Key Appointments

Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA), which oversees Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), announced three new appointments. Marla Bleavins has been named chief airport administrative officer, while Robert Lowe is chief people and culture officer, and Becca Doten is...

WH Smith NA Opens Three Stores At YYC

WH Smith NA Opens Three Stores At YYC

WH Smith North America has opened three retail locations at Calgary International Airport (YYC): Elbow River Exchange, Frontier Provisions and InMotion.   Elbow River Exchange is a tribute to the significant role of the Elbow River and the Indigenous heritage in the...

YVR, BC Province Partner On Sustainability Effort

YVR, BC Province Partner On Sustainability Effort

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has partnered with the British Columbia government in an effort aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British...

FAA Awards $110M To 70 U.S. Airports

FAA Awards $110M To 70 U.S. Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $110 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to more than 70 airports across the U.S. for projects that increase safety and expand capacity.   The $110 million includes 74 grants to airports in 32...

STL Adds Self-Serve Pizza Kiosk

STL Adds Self-Serve Pizza Kiosk

St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s (STL) Terminal 2 (T2) has added Crushed Red Buy & Fly, a self-serve, grab-and-go café that features a selection of Crushed Red’s Urban Crafted Salads and Folded Flats, and a self-serve pizza kiosk.  Located in STL Terminal...

IAH United Get City Funding Toward Terminal B Expansion

IAH United Get City Funding Toward Terminal B Expansion

The Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance to allocate $150 million from the city’s airport construction fund as part of a Memorandum of Agreement with United Airlines on the expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).  United...

LIT Director Malinowski Passes

LIT Director Malinowski Passes

Bryan Malinowski, executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, has passed away, announced Bill Walker, chair of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission:  "With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our executive director Bryan Malinowski,”...

Woodward Appointed COO For HAS

Woodward Appointed COO For HAS

Houston Airport System, which operates George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William Hobby Airport (HOU), has named Kelly Woodward as its new chief operating officer (COO), responsible for executing the strategic initiatives of Houston Airports, enhancing efficiency...

HMSHost Opens Summit House at YYC

HMSHost Opens Summit House at YYC

HMSHost has opened Summit House, which features craft beers from popular local brewery Banded Peak Brewing, at Calgary International Airport (YYC).   Located near B Gates, Summit House offers guests an authentic taste of Calgary with appetizers like pork dry ribs and...

LEX Adds Sunshine Lanyard Program

LEX Adds Sunshine Lanyard Program

Lexington, KY’s Blue Grass Airport (LEX) has become the latest U.S. airport to roll-out the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, so travelers can signal to workers they have a non-visible disability or condition and may need a helping hand with the travel process. ...


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First Step In OAK Name Change Approved

First Step In OAK Name Change Approved

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has voted unanimously to modify the airport's name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" from its current official name, the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK). This first reading vote is a step...

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BNA Makes Key Executive Appointments

BNA Makes Key Executive Appointments

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which oversees Nashville International Airport (BNA), announced that Robert Ramsey has been named its new executive vice president and chief development officer and Adam Floyd has been appointed senior vice...

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