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Fraport USA Opens Ole Red at BNA
Fraport Tennessee, a division of Fraport USA, joined airport officials this week to celebrate the opening of the new 5,500-square-foot Ole Red at Nashville International Airport (BNA), a live entertainment venue and brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s hit song “Ol’...
AUS Exhibit Raises Awareness for Adoption
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) this month launched the “The Heart Gallery,” a new airport display aimed at building awareness for the number of foster children looking for permanent families. The installation is part of the Partnerships for Children...
Massport Boosts Minimum Wage for BOS Service Workers
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) board this week passed a two-step increase in the minimum wage for certain service workers at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) that will set the minimum pay at $16/hour beginning next month and at $17/hour beginning...
MCO Terminal C Project Gets $40M to Ensure September Opening
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board this week received the latest update on the near-term construction completion of the Terminal C project at Orlando International Airport (MCO), set to formally open this September. The board voted for a $40 million...
DEN Launches Business Development Training Academy For Prospective Vendors
Denver International Airport (DEN) announced this week that it is seeking certified small business participants for its newest pilot program, the Business Development Training Academy. The program will provide small businesses with a systematic approach to entering...
Welding Earns SVP Role At SSP America
SSP America, a division of SSP Group, said this week it has promoted Scott Welding to senior vice president of development and pursuit of new airports. He will retain his current portfolio of airports while also looking to further expand the company’s presence across...
SDF Exhibit Honors Black Achievement in Aviation
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority will honor Juneteenth by displaying the exhibit “The Sky’s the Limit: A Celebration of the History of Black Achievement in Aviation” at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) this month. For the past two years the...
Mac Carthaigh Named VP-Operations at SBN
The St. Joseph County (IN) Airport Authority this week named Patrick Mac Carthaigh its new vice president of operations, overseeing planning, organizing, staffing and the overall day-to-day operations and safety functions of the South Bend International Airport (SBN)....
Trnavskis Named SLC Director, Airport Design & Construction Management
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports this week named Melyssa Trnavskis its new director of airport design & construction management. She'll lead a team engaged in the design and construction of facilities and infrastructure at Salt Lake City International...
Berry Departs as XpresSpa Group CFO
The XpresSpa Group said this week that James Berry is no longer its chief financial officer effective June 13, 2022. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Omar Haynes while the company conducts an executive search to fill the position permanently. Haynes joined...
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