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PIT, KeyState and CNX Collaborate On Sustainable Fuel Hub
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will be home to a new hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) hub, in collaboration with KeyState Energy and natural gas company CNX Resources Corporation. The proposed $1.5-billion-dollar PIT Hydrogen & SAF Hub would...
Cuevas Joins Fraport USA As New York VP
Fraport USA has named Jose Cuevas as its new vice president of operations for John F. Kennedy International (JFK) Terminal 5. Cuevas previously served as senior manager, commercial, for JFK International Air Terminal, which operates JFK’s Terminal 4. Fraport USA was...
RNO Embarks On Ground Transportation Center Project
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has received approval to embark on a ground transportation center (GTC) project designed to improve ground transportation services at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). RNO has partnered with Conrac Solutions for a public-private...
Pronto GoGo! Returns To SFO T2
Pronto’s GoGo! mobile marketplace has returned to Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The iconic Piaggio-like delivery truck is located in SFO’s Terminal 2 Baggage Claim level, and joins Pronto’s full marketplaces in Terminal 3F and 3E. Another...
ACI World Names Two New VPs
The Airports Council International (ACI) has appointed two new vice presidents to lead events and commercial services as well as the organization’s safety, security and operations. Pierre Charbonneau will serve as ACI World’s vice president of events and commercial...
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Renamed San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
Aiming to associate the airport’s adjacency to the San Francisco Bay, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted to rename the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. The facility’s three-letter IATA...
Boston Logan Airport Awards Terminal B Garage Renovation Contract to Skanska Development Firm
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) officials have awarded a $40-million-dollar contract to Swedish construction and development firm Skanska for repair and renovation work on Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)’s Terminal B Garage. The 250,000-square foot...
Chef Mark Estee’s Liberty Toast Restaurant Opens at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Travelers passing through Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) have a new quick-serve, locally-focused eatery to try: Liberty Toast, a concept from Chef Mark Estee and operated by SSP America. Estee — a local restaurateur known for an extensive portfolio of eateries...
Topeka’s Billard Airport Announces New Restaurant
Officials at Topeka’s Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) have revealed its latest concessions concept: a Cajun- and Creole-themed restaurant set to open this summer. The Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority (MTAA) approved proposals for Sky Restaurant Holdings...
Jacksonville International Airport Announces Groundbreaking for Concourse B Expansion
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on May 10 to kick off Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)’s Concourse B expansion project. U.S. representatives Aaron Bean and John Rutherford as well as Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO...
YVR Introduces New Training Initiatives to Support Neurodiverse Travelers
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and the Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) have announced two new initiatives designed to support neurodiverse travelers. Hoping to ease the high-stress elements of navigating an airport, YVR, PAFN and autistic advocacy...
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YYZ Debuts New Retail And Hologram Tech
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)’s latest retail concept features not only Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, but also cutting-edge holographic displays by ARHT Media. The Goods Express@YYZ, operated by Paradies Lagardère, is the first installation of...
AUS Pauses Parking Reservations For the Summer
Citing high-volume passenger numbers, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has paused economy parking reservations through mid-August. On the airport’s website, an update reads: “Reserved parking for the Red Garage, Blue Garage and Economy Parking are...
Howie Mandel Appears At JFK Via Hologram
Passengers navigating John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 last week spotted a celebrity cameo during their travels: America’s Got Talent star Howie Mandel, beaming in live via hologram technology thanks to platform Proto. Mandel appeared in...
ORD Unveils Satellite Concourse 1 Design
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the city’s Department of Aviation have released designs for Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)’s new Satellite Concourse 1. Part of the airport’s Terminal Area Program (TAP) — the largest concourse expansion and renovation...
WH Smith North America Opens Two New Stores at YEG
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)’s Central Hall now offers two new retail concepts: The Shoppes at Whyte and Postcards from Edmonton. The first WH Smith North America stores to arrive at YEG, each shop is designed to bring a sense of place and Edmonton history to...
DEN Launches Three New Concourse A Concessions
Airport executives, city officials, concessionaires and famed footballers alike celebrated the opening of three new eateries at Denver International Airport (DEN) last week. Elway’s Taproom & Grill, Tacos Tequila Whiskey and Peet’s Coffee are now open in the...
Balfour Beatty Breaks Ground At JAX Concourse B
Construction firm Balfour Beatty has broken ground on Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)’s approximately $340 million Concourse B project as well as the airport’s new $100 million parking garage structure. The airport’s parking structure adds six levels of...
WH Smith NA Opens Three New ORD Locations
WH Smith North America has opened three new stores in Terminal 5 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Local brands Six Points Market and Blvd & Branch are joined by tech and accessory brand​​ InMotion. Six Points Market, inspired by the six-pointed stars on...
DTW Welcomes Two Businesses To SOAR Program
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has selected Rebel Nell and Quix Chocolate to be the first participants in the Small Business Operators Arriving Ready (SOAR) pilot program. SOAR was created to provide business owners the opportunity to operate their...
Pronto Expands Offerings With Urban Remedy
Pronto, the grab-and-go marketplace from Elevate Gourmet Brands, said it has added certified organic salads sold in compostable bowls and superfood cookies from Urban Remedy to their curated selection of offerings. Urban Remedy, a long-standing featured purveyor at...
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