http://www.aviationpros.com AviationPros.com http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946332/charlotte-looks-to-airport-rail-yard-for-growth In the debate over who controls Charlotte's airport, there's more at stake than just a place where planes take off and land. Norfolk Southern railroad plans to open a new "intermodal" yard this year, sandwiched between two runways. It will allow trains... Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:31 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946332/charlotte-looks-to-airport-rail-yard-for-growth http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946331/illinois-airports-recognized-by-idot-as-airports-of-the-year Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today congratulated the "2013 Airport of the Year" award recipients. Eight Illinois airports were recognized at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Moline earlier this week, for their accomplishments... Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:27 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946331/illinois-airports-recognized-by-idot-as-airports-of-the-year http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946330/saic-working-on-iams-at-denver-international-airport In this three Phase project, SAIC will integrate numerous disparate systems and applications into a single, technology software platform for DIA. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:19 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10946330/saic-working-on-iams-at-denver-international-airport http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945747/former-indy-airport-ceo-reboots-at-gary In April this year, a joint airport/city committee signed John Clark to a performance-based contract that could net him $500,000 or more by this fall -- if he can land a public-private partnership deal for the airport. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:22 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945747/former-indy-airport-ceo-reboots-at-gary http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945718/hartsfield-jackson-international-airport-bill-rises-for-airport-shuttle-buses Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is boosting spending to nearly $4.4 million annually on shuttle buses serving its 1-year-old international terminal --- more than three times the original amount expected --- to keep average wait times at five... Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:10 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945718/hartsfield-jackson-international-airport-bill-rises-for-airport-shuttle-buses http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945714/activists-want-higher-wages-for-ground-service-jobs-at-phl Group wants city's 'living-wage' standard, now in effect for many companies with city contracts, to be enforced for low-wage airport service jobs. Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945714/activists-want-higher-wages-for-ground-service-jobs-at-phl http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945694/food-irradiation-business-opens-at-gpts-new-cargo-warehouse $12 million warehouse was built to handle both perishable and nonperishable cargo. Mon, 20 May 2013 08:56:11 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10945694/food-irradiation-business-opens-at-gpts-new-cargo-warehouse http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10945692/self-service-technology-initiative-program-will-streamline-international-passenger-processing-at-orlando-international-airport Orlando International Airport will be the first airport in the nation to test the self-service kiosks to expedite the international arrival process and reduce passenger processing times with Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Mon, 20 May 2013 08:55:53 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10945692/self-service-technology-initiative-program-will-streamline-international-passenger-processing-at-orlando-international-airport http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944638/tav-construction-to-build-400m-terminal-at-riyadh-airport The terminal building for the King Khaled Airport Terminal-5 in Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh, which will be built with an investment of $400m, will be completed within 18 months. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:04:23 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944638/tav-construction-to-build-400m-terminal-at-riyadh-airport http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944633/board-wants-wilkes-barre-scranton-international-airports-old-terminal-demolished-by-end-of-year Tearing down the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport's old terminal would cost $2.06 million, according to estimates. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:01:09 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944633/board-wants-wilkes-barre-scranton-international-airports-old-terminal-demolished-by-end-of-year http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944632/older-passengers-keep-airports-numbers-climbing For the 10th-straight month, commercial airline passenger counts ticked up in Medford,OR, with 49,671 passengers passing through the airport gates in April. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:01:04 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944632/older-passengers-keep-airports-numbers-climbing http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944631/grants-to-help-moultrie-ga-airport-fix-cracks-buy-land-for-expansion The Moultrie City Council voted to accept federal and state funding totaling almost $81,000 and to match it with almost $2,600 in local money to make repairs to the airport's runway and acquire land for an expansion. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:59:09 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10944631/grants-to-help-moultrie-ga-airport-fix-cracks-buy-land-for-expansion http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944284/icf-international-names-subodh-karnik-vice-president He will build upon ICF SH&E's five decades of successfully assisting airline, aerospace, and travel companies to enhance their value through rigorous planning, restructuring, and operations improvements. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:38:29 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10944284/icf-international-names-subodh-karnik-vice-president http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943769/85th-annual-aaae-conference-in-reno-to-feature-aviation-and-government-leaders-industrys-largest-airport-exhibition The 85th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition takes place May 19-22, and will be hosted by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:41:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10943769/85th-annual-aaae-conference-in-reno-to-feature-aviation-and-government-leaders-industrys-largest-airport-exhibition http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942893/zipcar-takes-off-with-expansion-to-eight-new-north-american-airports Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it is expanding its airport access to eight new airports in North America, bringing convenience, freedom and a little zip to air travel. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:43:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942893/zipcar-takes-off-with-expansion-to-eight-new-north-american-airports http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942889/akron-canton-airports-future-with-southwest-airlines-still-bright Akron-Canton Airport's future with Southwest Airlines is still strong, despite the low-fare carrier ending its Chicago Midway International Airport service in November, an airport official said. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41:09 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942889/akron-canton-airports-future-with-southwest-airlines-still-bright http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942876/local-airport-looks-toward-expanding-parking May 15--Officials at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport are considering options to expand the airport's parking facilities. According to airport Executive Director Melinda Crawford, since 2008, air traffic numbers have taken off, increasing 25... Wed, 15 May 2013 08:34:30 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10942876/local-airport-looks-toward-expanding-parking http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941976/reno-tahoe-international-airport-adds-toddler-playground-as-part-of-mission-to-quottake-care-of-every-passengerquot The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is hosting the 85th Annual Conference for the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) on May 19 and when participants arrive, they will be greeted by a $27 makeover, including a Tahoe-inspired ski lodge... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:48:33 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941976/reno-tahoe-international-airport-adds-toddler-playground-as-part-of-mission-to-quottake-care-of-every-passengerquot http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941975/washington-trb-webinar-managing-small-airports Transportation Research Board, The Government of USA has issued the following news release: TRB will conduct a webinar on June 12, 2013 from 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. ET that will feature research conducted by TRBs Airport Cooperative Research Program... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:48:28 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941975/washington-trb-webinar-managing-small-airports http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941958/long-island-macarthur-airport-seeks-consultant The Islip Town Board will decide today whether to allow Long Island MacArthur Airport to pay a private consultant assist it with several critical issues. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:38:23 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941958/long-island-macarthur-airport-seeks-consultant http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941954/new-havens-tweed-regional-airport-continues-fight-against-sequester-related-cuts - State and federal officials, joined Monday by officials from Tweed New Haven Regional Airport and several others that would have been affected by control tower cuts, hailed the FAA's decision to keep towers open, but called for changes to ensure the... Tue, 14 May 2013 08:36:20 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941954/new-havens-tweed-regional-airport-continues-fight-against-sequester-related-cuts http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941941/srq-woos-southwest-to-resume-sarasota-bradenton-service Airport lost AirTran service last year, but picked up other airlines to service passengers in the meantime. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:30:00 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941941/srq-woos-southwest-to-resume-sarasota-bradenton-service http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941324/terms-of-takeover-of-atlantic-city-international-airport-await-ok Less than two months remain before the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is expected to take over operations at Atlantic City International Airport. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:03:17 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941324/terms-of-takeover-of-atlantic-city-international-airport-await-ok http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941319/xpresspa-opens-at-denver-international-airport-offers-relaxation-on-the-go Travelers at Denver International Airport (DIA) now have a new place to relax before or after a flight. XpresSpa opened today in the C Concourse Center Core. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:01:46 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941319/xpresspa-opens-at-denver-international-airport-offers-relaxation-on-the-go http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941318/airport-terminal-projects-dont-guarantee-growth For years, Kansas City International Airport has been losing passengers and flights from its three 1970s-era terminals. A single new terminal might help stop the hemorrhaging, say supporters of an airport transformation plan that has sparked a raging... Mon, 13 May 2013 09:01:41 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10941318/airport-terminal-projects-dont-guarantee-growth http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940813/statement-from-the-us-department-of-transportation Contract towers to remain open for the remainder of fiscal year 2013. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:07:56 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940813/statement-from-the-us-department-of-transportation http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940812/aaae-uscta-applaud-decision-to-keep-contract-towers-open "We are grateful that the leaders of DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration have moved to utilize the clear authority provided by the Congress to keep contract towers open and operational beyond June 15." Fri, 10 May 2013 14:04:07 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940812/aaae-uscta-applaud-decision-to-keep-contract-towers-open http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940802/new-european-accessibility-standards-enables-direct-access-to-expand The new European standards builds upon giving people with disabilities the same level of access throughout Europe providing assistance to 80 million disabled individuals in order to give them a chance to enjoy the same rights as all members of society. Fri, 10 May 2013 13:54:07 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/10940802/new-european-accessibility-standards-enables-direct-access-to-expand http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10940321/harkin-announces-nearly-12-million-to-improve-iowa-airports-sen-tom-harkin-d-ia-news-release Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced that six airports across the state will receive a total of $1,182,330 for various projects and enhancements from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration... Fri, 10 May 2013 09:09:42 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10940321/harkin-announces-nearly-12-million-to-improve-iowa-airports-sen-tom-harkin-d-ia-news-release http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10940310/tulsa-airport-survey-finds-business-travelers-want-nonstop-to-kc-la-orlando Tulsa business travelers are tired of missing out on nonstop flights to Los Angeles, Kansas City and Orlando, according to a survey that's part of the Tulsa Regional Air Service Initiative, a recently launched effort by Tulsa International Airport. Fri, 10 May 2013 08:57:10 -0500 http://www.aviationpros.com/news/10940310/tulsa-airport-survey-finds-business-travelers-want-nonstop-to-kc-la-orlando