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Written by Nick | February 14, 2020

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to receive $15M federal grant

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport was awarded a $15M federal grant to construct a taxiway. The funding comes through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program.

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Written by Nick | February 14, 2020

JFK Terminal 4 to expand, advancing airport transformation

John F. Kennedy International Airport is expected to receive a $3.8 billion terminal upgrade after an agreement was reached to add 16 new gates and 500,000 square-feet while also consolidating Delta Air Lines to one terminal, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Tuesday. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reached an agreement with

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Written by Nick | February 14, 2020

$21 million increase approved for California airport improvements

The Long Beach City Council has approved a contract amendment for terminal area improvements to the Long Beach Airport. The contract amendment will raise the original amount by at least $21 million, bringing the new total to roughly $80 million. The project will create a new ticketing building and retrofit the historic terminal building.

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Written by Nick | February 14, 2020

Construction underway at Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport’s new car rental facility

Airport as crews are making quick work on the new rental car facility that’s set to streamline the pick-up and drop off process. And the airport hopes it will make visits to Virginia’s Blue Ridge easier than ever before. The project costs more than $4.5 million and is paid for by car rental fees. The

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Written by Nick | February 10, 2020

Erie International Airport upgrades terminal

“We had a 1957 terminal building in need of an update,” explains Airport Director Derek Martin. “Small communities generally can’t afford a completely new terminal building. Our short-term goal was to refresh the building to provide our customers with 21st century amenities and a more pleasurable travel experience.” In total, construction lasted six months and

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Written by Nick | February 10, 2020

From tacos to takeoffs, growing Austin airport spreads its wings

One of the airport’s major successes last year was its $350 million, nine-gate expansion, which included six new international gates and more than 30 new and remodeled concessions. The full cost of the airport’s next planned expansion—to be completed in 2040—has yet to be released. However, airport spokesman Bryce Dubee said the airport is self-sustaining

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Written by Nick | February 6, 2020

Without debate, San Jose City Council approves millions to support new airline flights

Under the airport’s Air Service Support Program created in 2006, five airlines will share in $7.3 million over an 18-month period because they are launching new service or adding flights on existing routes. However, the airport expects to realize a net positive impact to its bottom line of $5.5 million because of the new flights.

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Written by Nick | February 5, 2020

Richmond airport extension of Concourse A slated for completion at end of summer

Richmond International Airport’s extension of Concourse A is targeted for completion at the end of this summer. The estimated $38 million project that began in Jan. 2019 is being primarily funded by a $4.50 Passenger Facility Charge (PFC), attached to every ticket departing RIC. Airport spokesperson Troy Bell said the airport is “not taking on

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Written by Nick | February 4, 2020

Let’s not ground air passengers with a tax hike

If the passenger facilities charge was doubled to $8.50 per flight, a family of four flying to a destination requiring a connecting flight would pay nearly $150 in the passenger facility charges, and that is on top of the existing $4 segment fee, a $5.60 security fee, and a 7.5 percent federal excise tax. It