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PF Chang’s Added At DCA
Marketplace Development and Master ConcessionAir have opened a P.F. Chang’s location in Concourse E at Reagan National Airport (DCA). The 5,800-square-foot PF Chang’s offers a menu featuring made-from-scratch dishes such as Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and...
FAT Appoints Assistant Aviation Director
The City of Fresno Aviation Department has named Francisco Partida as assistant director of aviation for Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH). Partida is an experienced airport executive with 18 years of professional...
DEN’s Washington Withdraws FAA Bid
Philip Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport (DEN), has withdrawn from consideration to be the head of the Federal Aviation Administration. News of Washington’s decision to withdraw from the nomination process first came in a March 25 tweet from U.S....
Jolly Named Chief of Staff At SDF
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority, which operates Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) has promoted Noel Jolly to the newly created position of chief of staff. Jolly will focus on advancing high-level strategic priorities that are impactful to...
St. Maarten Airport Issues Concessions RFPs
Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)in St. Maarten has issued seven  RFPs for airport concessions, as part of a comprehensive ppgrade to enhance the passenger and business partner experience. As part of an airport revamp, the retail area in the terminal is...
Johnson & Murphy Opens at BNA & MCI
Premium footwear, apparel and accessories brand Johnston & Murphy has expanded its U.S. footprint, opening new airport locations at the recently revamped Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Conveniently located just...
XWELL Brings Robot Manicures To JFK
XWELL and Clockwork, which develops robotics for the beauty industry, have partnered on the use of Clockwork’s next generation, fully autonomous, AI-powered express manicure in the XpresSpa location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Clockwork...
CLT Selects View’s Smart Windows for Concourse A
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has selected Smart Windows from Milpitas, CA-headquartered View for use in Phase II of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. View, which specializes in smart buildings technologies, said this is its second project at CLT,...
Schneider Promoted At Areas USA
Areas USA has named Richard Schneider as its new chief development officer, responsible for leading the business development team in identifying, attracting, and establishing new client relationships to develop and grow the business. For the past three years,...
Delaware North Opens Ironclad At RIC
Delaware North and local favorite Ironclad Coffee Roasters announced the opening of their first three locations at Richmond International Airport (RIC). Ironclad Coffee now has shops in both the RIC A and B concourses, as well as a third pre-security café in the...
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