Airport News

  • Budget Talks May Ground Flights at Regional Florida Airports

    The Federal Aviation Administration has listed 189 contractor-operated air traffic control centers that could be closed as early as April 7, with 20 in Florida including Albert Whitted in St. Petersburg and Lakeland Linder Regional. Overnight shifts...

    News • March 11th, 2013

  • Bitter Infighting Between City Officials and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Airport

    Last year's decision to give Charlotte-Mecklenburg police control of the airport's police led to months of bitter infighting between city officials and the airport -- and drew disapproval from the airport's biggest customer US Airways, emails reviewed...

    News • March 11th, 2013

  • County Executive Selects Airport Director

    On March 12, the Sacramento County Executive will recommend John Wheat to the Board of Supervisors for appointment as the Director of Airports.

    Press Release • March 11th, 2013

  • ACI Announces Airport Service Quality Awards

    Airports Council International (ACI) is announces the recipients of its annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards for 2012.

    Press Release • March 11th, 2013

  • St. Louis Regional Fighting Closure Plan

    The FAA announced last week it would be closing 173 contract towers at small and medium-sized airports next month and another 16 at the end of September.

    News • March 11th, 2013

  • Undercover Agent With Mock Bomb Breaches Airport Security

    An undercover agent with a fake explosive device in his pants was able to pass through two security checkpoints at the Newark, New Jersey airport, according to media reports.

    Press Release • March 8th, 2013

  • Airport Wetlands Project Gathers Interest

    Jobee Acres residents are interested in a March 21 public meeting where the Aberdeen Regional Airport's wetland removal project will be discussed. Aberdeen attorney Drew Johnson, representing the Jobee Acres Association, attended Thursday's Aberdeen...

    News • March 8th, 2013

  • Charlotte Considers New Tax on Airport Parking Revenue

    In November, Charlotte city officials discussed the idea of a new, $3.9 million tax on the airport's 26,000 parking spaces as part of a plan to raise revenue for a proposed streetcar and other capitol improvement projects. That discussion now appears...

    News • March 8th, 2013

  • Tweed New Haven, 5 other Connecticut airports will lose their air traffic controllers because of sequester

    March 06--NEW HAVEN -- Tweed New Haven Regional Airport and five other Connecticut airports will lose their air traffic controllers on April 7 as part of Federal Aviation Administration cuts related to the federal sequester, members of the state's...

    News • March 7th, 2013

  • U.S. Airport Perimeter Security Market is Niche and in Decline, Finds Frost & Sullivan

    New airport construction has reached capacity; perimeter security limited to partial fence upgrades and security enhancements

    News • March 7th, 2013

  • HMSHost celebrates industry recognition

    HMSHost celebrates impressive industry recognition in all Large Food Operator categories by Airport Revenue News (ARN) for 2013.

    Press Release • March 7th, 2013

  • Siemens Adds Miami-Dade Contract

    Siemens Industry Inc.’s Mobility and Logistics Division and the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD) announce the completion of the Siemens contract for Miami International Airport’s new, fully automated baggage handling system (BHS).

    Press Release • March 5th, 2013

  • Cavotec Wins Contracts Worth Millions

    Cavotec has won contracts with a combined value of approximately EUR 10 million, to supply ground support equipment (GSE) toPhoenix International Airport, Newark International Airport and Rome Fiumicino International Airport.

    Press Release • March 5th, 2013

  • Cavotec Awarded GSE Contracts In U.S., Europe

    $13 million deal will supply equipment to PHX, EWR and FCO

    Press Release • March 5th, 2013

  • HMS Host and PGA Tour Partnership

    New San Diego Int'l Restaurant Arises in HMS/PGA Tour Partnership

    Press Release • March 4th, 2013