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Written by Nick | May 21, 2019

Work begins on final phase of runway reconstruction at Duluth International Airport

Once the work on the main runway and several sections of adjacent taxiway is complete in August, it will mark the end of a yearslong effort to reconstruct the 60-year-old 10,200-foot runway. Upgrades include new concrete pavement, electrical circuitry and lighting. In August 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Duluth International Airport a

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Written by Nick | May 21, 2019

DFW Airport, American Airlines reach deal to build a sixth terminal

DFW Airport and American Airlines have reached a tentative deal to build a sixth passenger terminal, as part of a capital improvements package that could reach $3.5 billion. The capital package also will include renovation of Terminal C, which is DFW’s busiest terminal — and the only terminal that hasn’t been renovated in the past two decades.

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Written by Nick | May 16, 2019

Eppley renovation plan would benefit the airport and the Omaha area

The Airport Authority would cover the cost of the planned renovation with long-term revenue bonds, paid back through operational revenue from the airport and a federal passenger facility charge.

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Written by Nick | May 16, 2019

Let’s Focus On America’s Infrastructure Needs, Not Wants

Getting big things done requires separating the needs from the wants, distinguishing the real priorities from wish lists of some unelected airport executives who are solely focused on their local desires — not the larger picture of the needs of the country. Lawmakers should focus on real infrastructure needs, such as roads, bridges and rail.

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Written by Nick | May 16, 2019

FedEx facility at MIA could be expanded in $26M project

This facility will lead to more jobs and more cargo flights for FedEx.

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Written by Nick | May 15, 2019

U.S. consumer groups, airlines, urge Democrats to abandon PFC hike

In a May 10 letter to Democratic leaders on the House Transportation Committee and Senate Commerce Committee, National Consumers League VP-public policy, telecommunications and fraud John Breyault cited the record $30 billion of revenue collected by US airports in 2017, as well as the $165 billion in infrastructure projects that have been funded since 2009

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Written by Nick | May 14, 2019

Appleton Int’l Renovates Terminal, Partners With Local Hospital

With annual passenger growth of 7% to 25% over the last four years, Appleton International Airport (ATW) knew it was time to renovate. After sustained growth over several years, the renovation coincided with a 25% annual increase of passengers in 2018. “Since we were experiencing such growth, one of our biggest challenges was keeping queuing

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Written by Nick | May 13, 2019

Eppley looks at $500 million rebuild that would essentially reshape airport within five years

Now preparing for takeoff: the Eppley Airfield of the future. The Omaha Airport Authority is preparing to move forward with a full reconstruction of the Eppley Airfield terminal, in the process reshaping the way the airport looks and operates. Within five years, the potential $500 million rebuild would modernize Eppley with more than a new

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Written by Nick | May 13, 2019

Two Local Airports to Get Millions of Dollars in Improvements

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has announced that two airports in our area as well as three others in the state will get $20.8 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants. Franklin Field in Union Springs is scheduled to receive $3,866,048 for construction of a runway. Vaiden Field in Marion will get $2,262,634 for the