Airport Business
June 2004
Airport Business magazine is the most widely circulated and audited business publication that targets professionals who manage airports, airport-based businesses, and corporate flight facilities in North America. Its 17,000+ subscribers are critical to the safe operation of the North American air transportation system.
Published 8 times annually, Airport Business seeks to help these managers run their operations more effectively by sharing case studies of what others are doing successfully and by providing expert analysis, industry news, and product information.
Tech Bytes
Reinventing FIDS
By
Jodi Richards
June 2004
FIDs aren’t just for airlines anymore.
The technology that allows us to transmit text messages is moving forward
and airports and suppliers have found ways to...
Ground Clutter
The MSP Debate
By Ralph Hood
June 2004
Anyone interested in rental rates on airport property — and aren’t we all? — should closely watch current negotiations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Decisions...
Inside the Fence
This is a story that is hard not to like ...
By
John F. Infanger
June 2004
Steve
Townes is the president of Keystone Helicopters, based outside of Philadelphia.
When I met him, we were FBO magazine and he...
Convention
Spotlight on Commonality
Shared technology center stage at AAAE
By Jodi Richards, Associate Editor
June 2004
In preparation for the annual convention of the American Associationof Airport Executives in Las Vegas...
Focus on Retail
Retail Trends
Attention airports: Changing face of airport retail
deserves attention
By Eric Peterson
June 2004
Eric Peterson, AIA, principal with Architectural Alliance, a Minneapolis-basedretail design firm...
State of the Industry Report
Transitionary Phase
Industry continues to play catch-up, sees change ahead
By John F. Infanger
June 2004
Discussions with aviation leaders recently confirm that much of theindustry is still filling...
Fueling/Line Ops/Safety
Common Use Ramp Equipment
Supplier relates how technology is going to improve
ramp safety, operations
By Tom Duffy
June 2004
Airports,and even to some extent airlines, have begun embracing the...
Facilities
Rethinking Hangars
Manufacturer Erect-A-Tube promotes new designs, airport
ownership
By John F. Infanger
June 2004
HARVARD,IL — Randy Kirk, sales manager for Erect-A-Tube, amanufacturer of aviation hangars for some...
Cover Story
The Tucson Way
Unique authority structure enables measured growth
at TUS
By Jodi Richards
June 2004
TUCSON — In 2001, Tucson International Airport (TUS) embarkedon a three-phase improvement program, its...
Business Profile
21st century charter
Former Scott Air Charter seeks to set a new standard
with turnkey Sterling service
By John F. Infanger
June 2004
MILWAUKEE, WI — There’s a sense, an expectation, amongmany in the air...
Security
Assessing Access Security
Supplier offers free consultation for access control security
By Jodi Richards
June 2004
As airports across the country invest millions in security-relatedenhancements, one company is...
Inside the Industry
New Economics
Technology, use and lease agreements lead discussion
at this year’s ACI-NA conference
By Jodi Richards
June 2004
SAN DIEGO — At the Airports Council International-North AmericaEconomic...
Special Report
Low Cost, High Appeal
Designing an airport with low-cost carriers in mind
By Jodi Richards
June 2004
The South Suburban Airport Commission, a community group led by Rep.Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL), contends that...
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