ACI Jet Names Nathen Steiger General Manager of John Wayne FBO
ACI Jet announced Nathen Steiger as general manager of its John Wayne Airport FBO location. An industry veteran and pilot, Steiger brings a diverse aviation background in both FBO management and flight operations to his new role.
Steiger’s selection as general manager is part of a general restructuring of ACI Jet’s FBO management team, which also sees Joe Daichendt promoted to senior vice president of FBOs.
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Benjamin West Named Pocatello Regional Airport Manager
Benjamin West was named manager of the Pocatello Regional Airport on July 19.
He comes to Pocatello from Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport in Dickinson, North Dakota where he was an operations specialist. Prior to his time in Dickinson, he was an airport planner for the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission.
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Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Opens New General Aviation Facility
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport officials cut the ribbon July 18, on a new $5.8 million General Aviation facility powered in part by a solar project provided by Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky customers.
The new state of the art facility will house the operations of the airport owned Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Sweetwater Aviation.
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Meridian Opens New Hangar at Teterboro Airport
Meridian opened a new, state-of-the-art hangar at its New Jersey-based headquarters in Teterboro Airport.
The new building replaces the original Hangar 12, which was demolished in the summer of 2016. This modern facility includes a 40,000 sq. ft. hangar and a two-story support building, effectively doubling the size of the previous facility.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport's Concourse A Expansion Opens to Passengers
Concourse A Expansion – Phase I at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) opened July 18, to the public.
The nine-gate, 229,807-square foot addition is the first completed project under the Destination CLT initiative, a $2.5 billion capital investment program to renovate the concourses and expand CLT’s roadways, curb front, airfield and terminal.
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Aimee Thibodeau Appointed Marketing and Business Development Manager for Bangor International Airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) has appointed Aimee Thibodeau as its new marketing and business development manager.
Formerly marketing and development director with Old Town-Orono YMCA, Maine, Thibodeau previously held a number of posts in journalism, progressing from a reporter with the Bangor Daily News to managing editor of the newspaper’s weekly publication, special sections and Bangor Metro magazine.
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Jeff Serdy Elected Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board Chairman
Apache Junction Mayor Jeff Serdy was elected chairman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) at the June Board of Director’s meeting.
Gila River Indian Community Lt. Gov. Robert Stone will serve as vice-chair, town of Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney will serve as secretary, city of Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams will serve as treasurer and Mesa Mayor John Giles and Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels will serve as directors.
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Delta Sky Club at DCA Debuts with Fresh Look
The newly renovated Delta Sky Club at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is officially open for business.
The club now has an additional 1,800 square feet of space for guests to enjoy and featuring fresh fare from chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley.
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Mead & Hunt Opens Office in Tampa
Mead & Hunt is opening its third Florida office in Tampa.
Todd Knuckey and Dave Schmidgall will be leading the Tampa aviation team. Pulling from both local and national resources, the Tampa team will provide aviation expertise in engineering, planning, architecture, environmental planning, air service development and program management.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Welcomes FuelRod Mobile Charging Service
Tricopian Inc. announced that Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the 29th airport in the United States to offer its mobile device charging service.
With a growing network of kiosks that allow for the return and exchange of the charger, FuelRod enables flyers to stay mobile while they charge their phones.
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Paradies Lagardère Names Mike Barnes Regional Vice President
Paradies Lagardère announced that Mike Barnes has joined the company as regional vice president.
In his role, Barnes will identify and facilitate initiatives that support Paradies Lagardère’s growth strategies, and manage retail operations on the east coast.
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Indy Airport’s Human-Powered Charging Stations Win North American Honor
The Airports Council International-North America selected the Indy airport’s human-powered charging stations as one of the Best Innovative Consumer Experiences or Practices among airports today. ACI recognized the charging stations because they demonstrate a unique approach “that provides an exceptional and memorable customer experience that engages the senses, mind and the emotions.”
Each station features four stationary bikes that are connected to a generator. Travelers cycle for fitness, while generating power to charge their devices. The charging rate is equal to charging by means of a wall plug.
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Bob Siris Named Recipient of the 2018 ACC Agency Best Practices Awards
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced the selection of Bob Siris, Project Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) New England Region Airports Division, Safety and Standards Branch, for the 2018 ACC Agency Best Practices Award.
He was recognized for his exemplary work on the T.F. Green Airport Runway 16-34 Runway Safety Area (RSA) improvements, and most recently, the Runway 5 Extension at T.F. Green Airport.
Julie Wienberg Rejoins HNTB as Aviation Project Director and Vice President
Julie Wienberg, NCARB, has rejoined HNTB Corp. as aviation project director and vice president, serving as aviation group leader for HNTB’s architecture practice.
Wienberg focuses on strategic planning, client service and providing support and advisory services to HNTB’s national aviation practice and to clients in the development of public-private partnerships.
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Executive AirShare Opening New Base in Denver
Executive AirShare is proud to announce it is expanding service into Denver and surrounding communities within the Rocky Mountains.
The EAS fleet will feature Embraer Phenom 300s, the company’s most popular aircraft. Additionally, the new base will be supported by its crewmembers and customer service specialists.
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PeriscapeVR Virtual Reality Experience Center Arrives at JFK Terminal 4
PeriscapeVR premiered June 14, the first Virtual Reality (VR) Experience Center of its kind to launch in an airport, in Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Featuring curated virtual reality, the six-month pop-up will provide more than 70,000 daily passengers with immersive entertainment experiences to enjoy while traveling.
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Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Breaks Ground on Major Capital Improvement Projects
Ground was broken June 13, on nearly $10.5 million worth of capital improvements coming to Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Building improvements include a complete rehabilitation of the fixed base operator (FBO) facility’s main hangars and the relocation of the general aviation terminal building.
Roadway and parking lot improvements include combining Parking Lots A and B to create approximately 225 new parking spaces, while creating a dedicated two-lane, one-way drive through the main terminal complex.
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Hudson Group Announces the World’s Largest Hudson Store at ATL
Hudson Group announced the opening of ATL Shops by Hudson, the world’s largest Hudson store at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
The retail space, totaling over 5,000 square feet, will be dedicated to modern visuals, new products, and shop-in-shop experiences with proprietary brands Ink by Hudson and Sweet Indulgences.
The store design of ATL Shops by Hudson is part of the travel retailer’s overall growth strategy to convert and modernize its travel essentials and convenience locations to Hudson stores.
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Signature Flight Support Opens Sports Terminal at Miami International Airport
In an effort to help the city attract elite sporting events and better service Miami’s own professional teams, Signature Flight Support, a fixed based operator (FBO) at Miami International Airport (MIA), is proud to announce the grand opening of its brand new 3,500 sq. ft. Sports Charter Terminal and accompanying 2,500 sq. ft. ground services equipment building.
The new facility will enable a higher volume of home and visiting professional and collegiate sports teams traveling to and from the Miami area to access MIA via chartered flights.
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Ashland Hill Opens at LAX
On June 6,, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) joined Areas to announce the opening of its second Ashland Hill location at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Located in Terminal 7, Ashland Hill focuses on rustic, yet modern dishes. The menu draws from Midwest and West Coast influences blending the new and traditional into a spectacular experience.
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Chad Leqve Named Vice President - Management and Operations at the Metropolitan Airports Commission
Chad Leqve, a 22-year veteran of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), has been named its new vice president – management and operations.
In that role, Leqve will oversee day-to-day operation of all seven MAC Airports: Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP), Airlake, Anoka County-Blaine, Crystal, Flying Cloud, Lake Elmo, and St. Paul Downtown.
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DFW's Armin José Cruz Named 2018 Parking Professional of the Year
The International Parking Institute (IPI) announced that Armin José Cruz, vice president of the Parking Business Unit at DFW International Airport in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, has been named its 2018 James M. Hunnicutt, CAPP, Parking Professional of the Year.
Cruz, a six-year U.S. Army veteran, holds the distinction of being the first Cuban-American to graduate from West Point U.S. Military Academy. He has served on multiple committees and boards for transportation organizations and nonprofits and is a three-time recipient of the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award.
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MidAmerica Airport Named 2018 Illinois Primary Airport of the Year
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport has been chosen as the 2018 Primary Airport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
The award for distinction was presented at a special ceremony on Thursday, May 24, during the Illinois Aviation Conference.
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Fort McMurray International Airport Opens Patio in Courtyard
The Fort McMurray Airport Authority made improvements to the courtyard space at the Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to host events and passengers in a beautiful garden patio atmosphere.
The courtyard is located on arrivals level one, beyond the doors next to the luggage carousels. The space is accessible to both passengers and the public.
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Acapulco’s Airport Inaugurated Its Expanded Modern Terminal
Acapulco has inaugurated its newly expanded International Airport that will allow the iconic beach resort to welcome a growing numbers of visitors. Also known as General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport, with airport code ACA, Acapulco’s airport expansion has a capacity for handling 1.3 million passengers.
Among the most noticeable aspects of the new airport expansion is its vast size: it is now 19,000 square meters or 204,514 square feet in area, an increase of 7,000 square meters or 75,347 square feet over the old airport. The new terminal features an eco-conscious design that aims at reducing environmental safety, while the latest in airport technology enhances the experience and security of travelers to Acapulco.
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