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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.

Press Release • May 10th, 2013

Harkin Announces Nearly $1.2 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...

News • May 10th, 2013

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.

News • May 10th, 2013

Denver International Offering Healthy Dining Options

Innovative airport concessionaire Mission Yogurt, Inc. is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Udi’s Café & Bar in Concourse B at Denver International Airport (DIA). Although this is Denver-based Udi’s ninth café location, it is the first...

Press Release • May 10th, 2013

City Awards Vegetation Management Grazing Services Contract at O'Hare

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces that a contract for sustainable management grazing services at O'Hare International Airport has been awarded to Central Commissary Holdings, LLC, 1021 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL.

Press Release • May 10th, 2013

Jet-setting Frenchman Admits Cockpit Stunt

No one was hurt or endangered, but the incident raised concerns about the ease of which the man found himself in the cockpit of the Florida-bound flight.

News • May 9th, 2013

Fitch Affirms 'A' Rating on Reno Tahoe Airport Auth's $25.0MM System Revenue Bonds

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority's (RTAA) approximately $25.0 million of outstanding airport system revenue bonds at 'A'.

News • May 9th, 2013

DFW’s Jim Crites Honored by the White House

Jim Crites, executive vice president of operations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, was honored by the White House as a “Champion of Change” in recognition of his work on NextGen technology for air traffic control.

Press Release • May 9th, 2013

AirIT Introduces Visionary Airport Intelligence Platform at 2013 Annual User Conference

AirIT has launched a new comprehensive end-to-end airport business, operational, and passenger experience technology platform.

Press Release • May 9th, 2013

Airport Operators Association Response to Queen's Speech

AOA: "We're pleased to see the Queen's Speech explicitly mention the importance of investing in infrastructure as a means of creating jobs and opportunity in the UK economy."

Press Release • May 8th, 2013

Shoreline Aerospace Moving to Strategic Airside Location at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport

Along with office space, the new facility includes a 60,000 square foot warehouse and a 6-acre apron with ramp access.

Press Release • May 7th, 2013

Houston Gets New Service to Washington, D.C. Under Department of Transportation Slot Award

DOT awarded Southwest Airlines two slot exemptions to operate the new service, which will be the first nonstop service from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport to Reagan National.

Press Release • May 7th, 2013

Flight Simulator Provides Experience for Student Pilots

Thanks to the generosity of a donor who wants to remain anonymous, the Mercer County Airport now has a new, state-of-the-art flight simulator that will enable student pilots to hone their aviation skills, help licensed pilots refresh their skills, and...

News • May 7th, 2013

NBAA Welcomes Forceful Calls From House, Senate for Keeping ATC Towers Open

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed renewed calls to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for using authority provided for in...

News • May 7th, 2013

Attendants at PHL File Complaint Against PrimeFlight

Workers who push passengers in wheelchairs at Philadelphia International Airport filed complaints with the U.S. Transportation Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) alleging that their employer, PrimeFlight Aviation...

News • May 7th, 2013

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