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    Toronto Pearson International and Wipro
    To use the PQS, passengers with a mobile device scan a QR code. They then have updated boarding information in hand without needing to install an app or even update their browser.
    Airport Technology

    2022 Airport Business Project of the Year: PQS Puts Boarding Info in Passengers' Hands

    Feb. 17, 2022
    With physical distancing put in place to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the line of passengers waiting to board a wide-body aircraft could be a half mile long. Boarding typically...
    Peerless-AV
    Peerless-AV Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays
    Signage

    More than Wayfinding

    Feb. 17, 2022
    Peerless-AV Xtreme High Bright Outdoor Displays provide clear messaging day or night.
    SEA
    A permanent art installation in the SEA North Satellite consists of 20 custom glass panels and one large bronze tree log and was designed to re-contextualize the familiar.
    Airports

    2022 Airport Business Project of the Year: $712 Million Modernization Project Brings SEA Closer to 5 Stars

    Feb. 17, 2022
    The $712 million North Satellite (NSAT) Modernization Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) added eight gates, extended the building 181,000sf and renovated the...
    Blue Grass Airport and HDR Inc.
    Blue Grass Airport Runway 4-22
    AviationPros.com
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    Runway Management

    The Possibilities of Polymer

    Feb. 17, 2022
    PPC 1121 may be a valuable tool in runway repair work.

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    Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
    At SLC, once the Geofoam block and rebar grid were in place, Outsen and the RLW team poured the concrete walls directly within the Geofoam formwork, which remains structurally integral to the finished platform.
    Airport Construction Products & Equipment

    Future Proof

    Feb. 17, 2022
    Molded polystyrene Geofoam pre-games construction challenges as airports expand.
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    The enormity of PFAS contamination is just beginning to be realized and could rival the clean-up of asbestos and lead.
    Airports

    Tackling Airports’ PFAS Contamination Issues

    Feb. 17, 2022
    Understand what options you need to consider when it comes to PFAS mitigation.
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport
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    Airports

    2022 Airport Business Project of the Year: A New Pipeline Fuels the Future of St. Louis

    Feb. 17, 2022
    Burns & McDonnell aided St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in doubling capacity of its bulk jet fuel storage. The company completed the 3 million-gallon bulk jet fuel...
    Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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    Ground Handling

    The Future of Sustainable Aviation Gasoline Fuel

    Feb. 17, 2022
    The Federal Aviation Administration and Environmental Protection Agency are partnering to remove lead from avgas, which is the only remaining lead-containing transportation fuel...
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    FBOs & Tenants

    2022 Airport Business Project of the Year: ACI Jet's New Headquarters is 16 Years in Development

    Feb. 17, 2022
    ACI Jet designs its new headquarters to provide a unique and inclusive feel.
    Van der Graaf
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    Airport Technology

    Drive Reliability in Your Baggage System

    Feb. 17, 2022
    New innovations in baggage handling system drives provide more reliability and predictive maintenance to keep luggage moving.
    San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
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    Runway Management

    A New Approach to Runway Repair

    Feb. 17, 2022
    San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport undertook a runway rehabilitation project, utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk model that allowed for greater flexibility and ultimate...
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    FBOs & Tenants

    Recent Changes to the FAA’s Airport Compliance Manual

    Feb. 17, 2022
    There are approximately 2,800 federally obligated airports in the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for administering grants to federally...
    AviationPros.com
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    Aviation Security

    Start with Security

    Feb. 17, 2022
    The aviation industry is sitting on the precipice of a major investment in automation that will transform how the world flies.Automation and technology are hardly new concepts...
    Allegheny County Airport Authority
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    Airport Technology

    2022 Airport Business Project of the Year: Pittsburgh's Microgrid Powers On

    Feb. 17, 2022
    Pittsburgh International Airport turned on the first ever airport microgrid in 2021, becoming energy self-sufficient.
    IBASE
    IBASE SI-654-N
    Signage

    Digital Signage Player

    Jan. 21, 2022
    The SI-654-N is a fanless 8K digital signage player powered by Intel's latest 11th Gen Intel Core U-Series processors manufactured with Intel's 10nm SuperFin transistor that achieves...
    Signage

    LED Video Wall

    Jan. 21, 2022
    Airports are using direct-view LED displays to connect people, share information and entertain travelers all while physically integrating the display into the built environment...
    Courtesy of the Clark County Department of Aviation
    Rosemary Vassiliadis
    Airports

    Aviation Director to Provide Travel Industry Insight and Perspective as Federal Reserve Branch Board Member

    Rosemary A. Vassiliadis was appointed by the Board of Governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System to serve on the Federal Reserve of San Francisco’s Los Angeles Branch Board ...
    Data Modul
    55-inch UHD2 display for digital signage applications
    Signage

    55-inch UHD2 Display for Digital Signage Applications

    Jan. 13, 2022
    The 55-inch UHD2 display from Data Modul is designed, developed and manufactured completely in-house. The display’s high resolution, brightness and slim design make it ideal for...
    FBOs & Tenants

    Jackson Jet Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Phoenix-Based Swift Aviation

    Jan. 11, 2022
    Jackson Jet, based in Boise, Idaho, has announced their acquisition of Phoenix-based Swift Aviation. Starting Jan. 26, 2022, Jackson Jet will begin operations at their new facility...
    Courtesy of HDR
    Marc Gambrill
    Consultants

    Marc Gambrill Joins HDR as Senior Aviation Program Manager

    Jan. 11, 2022
    Experienced airport leader Marc Gambrill, P.E., AAE, has joined HDR as a senior aviation program manager. Gambrill most recently served as the chief development officer for Florida...
    FBOs & Tenants

    Ridgewood Infrastructure Announces Acquisition of APP Jet Center

    Jan. 11, 2022
    Ridgewood Infrastructure LLC, a leading infrastructure investor in the U.S., announced the acquisition of APP Jet Center, a fixed–base operator that owns and operates essential...
    Avports
    April Gasparri
    Airports

    Avports Names Experienced Airport Executive April Gasparri to Westchester County Airport Manager

    Jan. 10, 2022
    Current Westchester County Airport Manager Peter Scherrer to assume new post with Avports' executive team.
    Springfield-Branson National Airport
    Envoy Hangar
    Hangar & Hangar Doors

    Springfield Airport and American Airlines Open New Hangar

    A new aircraft maintenance hangar officially opened Dec. 14 at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. It will be used by Envoy Air.
    Blast Deflectors rendering
    Blast Deflectors Inc. has been selected by Bombardier to design, manufacture and install an aircraft test facility for the new state‐of‐the art Bombardier Global Manufacturing Centre located at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The ground run‐up enclosure will be used for pre‐delivery engine testing of all Global business jets.
    Airports

    New Noise‐Reducing Aircraft Test Facility Coming to Pearson

    Blast Deflectors Inc. has been selected by Bombardier to design, manufacture and install an aircraft test facility.
    Airports

    Ford International Airport Recognized for Excellence in Digital Advertising

    The Gerald R. Ford International Airport has been honored by the Airports Council International-North America as a 2021 Excellence in Airport Marketing, Communications and Customer...
    Woolpert
    CVG CONRAC Terminal Drive Bridges
    Architecture

    Woolpert Awarded ACEC Ohio Outstanding Achievement Award for CVG CONRAC Terminal Drive Bridges Project

    Dec. 6, 2021
    The firm also received an ACEC Ohio Honor Award for its work on the Stillwater Prairie Connector Suspension Bridge.
    Courtesy of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
    Tanisha Lewis
    Airports

    Airports Authority Names Tanisha Lewis Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Impact

    Newly created department will focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, environmental impact, social impact and governance.
    RSW rendering
    RSW Terminal Expansion Project rendering
    Airports

    $331M Project Focuses on Improving Southwest Florida International Airport's Efficiency

    The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners authorized the construction and total budget for the Terminal Expansion Project at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). The...
    Courtesy of ILM
    Jeffrey Bourk
    Airports

    Jeffrey Bourk Selected to Lead Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to New Heights

    Nov. 5, 2021
    The New Hanover County Airport Authority Board has named Jeffrey Bourk as ILM’s new Airport Director. Bourk will begin in this new role on January 3, 2022.“We received 107 applications...
    LG Business Solutions USA
    LG’s DVLED Ultimate Business Displays are designed to simplify the entire process of ordering, delivering, installing and calibrating digital displays for a wide range of airport applications.
    Airport Technology

    LG DVLED Ultimate Business Displays and 136-inch All-in-One Essential Series

    LG’s DVLED Ultimate Business Displays are designed to simplify the entire process of ordering, delivering, installing and calibrating digital displays for a wide range of airport...
    Plott Labs
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    Airport Technology

    Incident Response Cloud Computing

    Oct. 7, 2021
    Cloud computing offers a robust tool for incident management across organizations of all sizes.
    Sharp NEC Display Solutions
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    Signage

    Sharp NEC Display Solutions Partners with Avery Dennison to Bring ActiveScene Complete Digital Display Solution to Market

    On June 2, Sharp NEC Display Solutions announced its partnership with Avery Dennison, delivering an innovative, interactive AV solution, ActiveScene. Combining Avery Dennison’...