Industry News

PARAGON AVIATION GROUP — of Houston adds Columbus-based Lane Aviation to its network of FBOs.

CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL — votes to change the concessions manager at the international terminal in O’Hare Int’l Airport, awarding Baltimore-based Westfield Concession Management LLC a 20-year deal to oversee retail and food sales.

LOCKWOOD AVIATION — of Sebring, FL to becomes the first U.S. Service Center for Beringer Wheels & Brakes.

WAYNE COUNTY (MI) AIRPORT AUTHORITY — names Turkia Awada Mullin as its new chief executive officer. Mullin currently serves as assistant CEO/ chief development officer for Wayne County.

JERVIS B. WEBB CO. — contracts with Southwest Airlines to design, manufacture, and install a new baggage handling Ssstem at Dallas Love Field.

privatesky aviation — files suit alleging that the Lee County (FL) Port Authority is using its advantageous position as airport sponsor and governmental entity to discriminate economically in its position as FBO at Ft. Myers’ Page Field.