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Written by Nick | October 8, 2019

Ormond Beach Municipal Airport Receives a Grant of Over $3 Million to Extend Runway, Add Lights

Thanks to a grant of over $3 million, the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport will extend its most used runway, and in turn increase business in the coastal city. Steven Lichliter, manager of Ormond Beach Municipal Airport, said extending the eastern runway by 1,000 feet will improve the safety and efficiency of airport operations The FAA

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Written by Nick | October 8, 2019

MacArthur Airport receives state funding for upgrades

Long Island MacArthur Airport has received an infusion of state funding to help with multimillion dollar plans to upgrade the main terminal and other capital improvements. The Islip Town Board recently accepted $85,414 in grants from the state Department of Transportation for a number of projects, including rebuilding the west terminal apron at the town-owned

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Written by Nick | October 8, 2019

Texas airport considers $10M parking lot addition

The Midland City Council will consider awarding a contract for $9.891 million for construction of lots to accommodate parking for 800 additional vehicles at Midland International Airport. The project is funded entirely through airport funds.

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Written by Nick | October 8, 2019

Completion of $273M North Dakota airport celebrated

Local, state and federal officials gathered on Friday to celebrate the completion of the new Williston Basin International Airport. The new $273 million airport, located 10 miles northwest of Williston, covers 1,600 acres, according to information from Gov. Doug Burgum’s office. It replaces Sloulin Field International Airport. The completed terminal is 100,000 square feet –

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Written by Nick | October 3, 2019

$9 million Dona Ana Airport renovation could have significant economic impact for county

A $9 million renovation at the Dona Ana Airport in Santa Teresa is aiming to give cargo planes easy access to the Borderland. The airport has done economic studies over the past five years to show the repairs and upgrades are needed. The $9 million cost is being split almost 50/50 between the Federal Aviation

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Written by Nick | October 3, 2019

Arkansas airports receive $42.5 million in FAA funding for projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded more than $42.5 million to community and regional airports in Arkansas to fund upgrades to taxiways, terminals and other airfield infrastructure improvements across the state, many of which are already underway. In Arkansas, 52 grants were awarded rural and community airports in every region of the state.

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Written by Nick | October 1, 2019

Ted Stevens International Airport concludes North/South runway project

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the US has completed the construction of its North / South runway. The runway was resurfaced with new asphalt and widened to handle larger cargo and passenger jets. The lights on the runway were replaced.

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Written by Nick | October 1, 2019

Inside Pittsburgh Airport’s $1.1 Billion New Terminal Project

Allegheny County Airport Authority officials are forging ahead with plans to build a new $1.1 billion terminal that will connect to the existing airside terminal. Construction is expected to begin on the 635,000-square foot building next year and it’s expected to open in 2023. It will include all of the operations currently housed in the

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Written by Nick | October 1, 2019

Fayetteville airport gets $7.5M grant for terminal renovation

A new $7.5 million grant will help the Fayetteville Regional Airport with its ongoing renovation and expansion, officials said. The money will help pay for $26 million in planned improvements to the main terminal building, said Bradley Whited, the airport director. The building is to be extended 8 feet, have extensive interior remodeling, get new