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PANYNJ, JFK NTO Begin Work On Solar Array
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One will soon feature the largest solar array of any airport terminal in the United States. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and the New Terminal One consortium announced the beginning of...
MAC Appoints New Director of Stakeholder Engagement
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has appointed Michele Ross as its next director of stakeholder engagement. Ross, who began her role on September 16, will be responsible for leading MAC’s strategic engagement initiatives across its airport system, helping to...
PHL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)’s PHL Food & Shops will commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month with a wide array of events honoring Latinx culture and community. Celebrations will include traditional Panamanian dance performances; a salsa dance workshop; an...
ACI World Projects 10% Global Passenger Growth
The Airports Council International (ACI) World’s latest Annual World Airport Traffic Report and Bi-Annual traffic bulletins have projected global passenger traffic to grow 10% and reach 9.5 billion in 2024. The reports — which draw on data from 2023 through the first...
GRR Earns ACI-NA Carbon Accreditation
The Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program has recognized Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) with a Level 2 designation. GRR has earned a Level 2 accreditation for its work to reduce carbon emissions through initiatives...
ReachTV Launches Airport Weather Reports
Airport entertainment network ReachTV has partnered with The Weather Company to launch a new, hyperlocal airport weather forecast program. ReachTV and The Weather Company’s Weather Channel will provide customized, one minute travel forecasts informing passengers of...
Hudson, Plum Market Tapped For OMA Concessions
The Omaha Airport Authority has approved 19 new concessions leases for the future terminal at Eppley Airfield. Hudson and Plum Market will each lead joint ventures that include Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. In total, three...
OAK Earns New ACI-NA Carbon Accreditation
The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has recognized San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) with a Level 3 designation in its Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. OAK, operated by the Port of Oakland, received the distinction...
Dave’s Hot Chicken To Open at LAS
A new Dave’s Hot Chicken location will open at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The national “Nashville style” hot chicken brand announced a signed agreement to develop a LAS location set to open in early 2025. The new outpost will be operated by...
CLT to Open Phase II Expansion
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will unveil the next phase of its Destination CLT project on September 17. The $241 million Phase II of the Concourse A Expansion, designed by Perkins+Will and C Design and constructed by joint venture JE Dunn and...
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