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ONT Names International Terminal After Dianne Feinstein
Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced this week it will honor a major influencer in the airport’s return to local ownership by naming its international terminal after U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)...
Favors Named PHX Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Revenue Officer
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department, operator of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), has appointed Roxann Favors as assistant aviation director – chief revenue officer, tasked with overseeing Business and Properties, Contracts and Services, Technology,...
SFO Adds Music Experience
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced this week the latest activation of an experiential series, “SFO Celebrates – Music in Golden Gate Park,” that celebrates the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live...
CLT Partners with Edge4Vets
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has partnered with Edge4Vets to prepare and connect veterans, National Guard, transitioning military service personnel and their spouses to employment opportunities at the airport. Registration is underway for Edge4Vets...
Crilly Named Commercial Development VP At LEX
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) has appointed Travis Crilly to the new position of vice president of commercial development, responsible for the management of airport property and commercial development, including tenant, concession, and operator lease development. Crilly...
AMAC Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Airport Minority Advisory Council Foundation has appointed two individuals to its board of directors: Andres Garcia, vice president, program manager for AECOM and Sade Olanipekun-Lewis, vice president, operating and community partnerships for Vantage Airport...
Areas USA Promotes Garcia
Areas USA has promoted George Garcia to vice president of human resources. He previous was director of human resources, a position he had held since 2017. Garcia will be responsible for helping Areas develop its people strategies by optimizing the company’s systems...
Port of Portland Appoints Diversity Lead
The Porth of Portland, operator of Portland International Airport (PDX), this week selected Mayra Arreola as its chief diversity and social impact officer. Arreola, currently director of resource management and operations for the Oregon Department of Education, takes...
Canadian Airports Partner For New Tech Platform
Aviation industry technology provider SITA is partnering with three Canadian airports - Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Calgary International (YYC) and Montréal-Trudeau International (YUL) - to develop a common-use check-in and gate system to expediate passengers...
Fraport Loses Bid For PIT Stay
An Allegheny County judge has rejected a bit by Fraport USA to remain as operator of food and beverage and retail operations at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), according to a report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the newspaper, in an order issued...
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