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Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 19, 2018

New addition opens at Eastern Iowa Airport

A roughly $30 million expansion opened at the Eastern Iowa Airport Monday afternoon. It’s a 54,000 square foot area near the gates after passengers have gone through security. It offers more seating for people waiting for their flights.

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 16, 2018

$61.9 million airport bond awarded to build new Will Rogers World Airport concourse

The Airport Trust has awarded a $61.9 million contract to Timberlake Construction Co. to build the new east concourse at Will Rogers World Airport … The project is financed with 30-year fixed-rate bonds, to be retired with airport revenues and passenger facility fees.

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 14, 2018

Billions for the Future of Flying

With a humming U.S. economy and airlines making money, the nation’s airports are making some overdue improvements. Capital spending at U.S. airports grew by 24% to $12.7 billion in 2017 from the previous year, according to Federal Aviation Administration data, the biggest increase since at least 2010.

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Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 14, 2018

Busy Thanksgiving travel at DIA will start Friday

This Thanksgiving travel season is expected to rank as one of the busiest ever. Industry group Airlines for America reports that more than 30 million passengers are expected to take to the skies between Friday and Nov. 27. “It’s really not a surprise that we’re seeing record travel,” said Rebecca Spicer of Airlines for American.

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 8, 2018

Major project coming this year to Myrtle Beach International Airport. It’ll cost millions

Myrtle Beach International Airport will have a restored taxiway thanks to a multimillion-dollar grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 8, 2018

Missoula Airport says $67m construction project moves forward

Missoula International Airport continues to make strides on a three-year, $67 million construction project, in an effort to bring in additional flights and airlines to the Garden City. Coming changes include an additional gate, new gift shop, additional parking and new security checkpoint. The airport has made a lot of progress with their construction for

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Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 8, 2018

More than $32 million project on the horizon at State College airport

The Penn State Board of Trustees on Friday voted to approve the appointment of an architect for a taxiway rehabilitation project at University Park Airport. … The project is estimated to cost more than $32 million, and according to the agenda, funding will come from the FAA, the state Department of Transportation Aviation Development Program

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 7, 2018

City opens $841 million parking and rental car facility at O’Hare International Airport

The city of Chicago on Wednesday officially opened a new ground transportation center at O’Hare International Airport that includes rental car facilities, public parking and a place for service dogs. The $841 million, 2.5 million-square-foot “Multi Modal Facility” provides a central access point for rental cars and parking, and next year will offer a connection

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 5, 2018

Work starts on 2nd phase of Ford airport improvement project

Work has started on the second phase of the Gateway Transformation Project at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids. Officials say improvements are focused on airline ticket counters and baggage service offices, baggage claim, curbside and other areas. Remodeling will include new terrazzo flooring, new LED lighting fixtures and upgraded signage. Construction