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URW, NTO Launch Evaluation Process For Food Hall, Travel Essentials

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and The New Terminal One (NTO) have begun a Competitive Evaluation Process (CEP) for the food hall and travel essentials tenders, marking a significant milestone in the development of the commercial program for the privately...

Bipartisan Deal Reached In FAA Reauthorization

Congressional transportation leaders have reached a deal on a new, four-year Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill. With this new agreement, there is cautious optimism that a final version will be signed into law ahead of the May 10 deadline.    In a...

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...

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Departure Media Wins Contract At DSM

Departure Media Wins Contract At DSM

Airport advertising company Departure Media has partnered with Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to develop its advertising program. Departure Media will manage the design, implementation, sales, and maintenance of the advertising program across the entire...

MSP Names Real Estate, Airline Affairs Lead

MSP Names Real Estate, Airline Affairs Lead

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports, has selected Mark Bents as its new director of real estate and airline affairs within the organization’s newly renamed...

Rhawie Promoted At MAC

Rhawie Promoted At MAC

Isabella Rhawie has been selected as the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) director of concessions and business development within the organization’s newly renamed Revenue and Business Development division. Elevated from the assistant director role, Rhawie...

AVPorts Wins VI Airports Contract

AVPorts Wins VI Airports Contract

VIports Partners, the Aecon-led consortium that includes AVPorts, was selected by the U.S. Virgin Island Port Authority (VIPA) to redevelop the Cyril King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas and the Henry Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix, both in the Virgin Islands. The...

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...


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JFK Breaks Ground On Solar Carport

JFK Breaks Ground On Solar Carport

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and the New York Power Authority have begun construction of a solar carport canopy and power storage project at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).  Located in the airport’s long-term parking lot 9, the...

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New Concessions Open At ORD T3

New Concessions Open At ORD T3

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) celebrated the grand openings of three new concessions at O’Hare Chicago International Airport (ORD): Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop.  Located in ORD Terminal 3, Half Moon Empanadas is an ACDBE-certified,...

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