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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
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Chicago O’Hare outlines timing of decade-long expansion works

Chicago O’Hare International airport is set to start work on an $8.5 billion plan to overhaul and expand its congested terminal complex next year. The city of Chicago, which operates the airport, will begin with an expansion of terminal 5 in 2019 in preparation for major works on its central terminal area, including replacing terminal
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Syracuse airport completes 2-year, $62 million upgrade

The Syracuse airport has a bigger, better terminal, renovated pedestrian bridges and other upgrades with the completion of a $62 million renovation. Gov. Andrew Cuomo stopped by the airport Thursday to celebrate the two-year project’s completion. The Democrat says airports make crucial first impressions that help attract business to the region. He was at Rochester’s
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$60 million renovation to Syracuse airport complete

More than $60 million in renovations to Syracuse’s Hancock International Airport has been completed. The project is meant to improve the traveler experience and the region’s image. Gov. Andrew Cuomo cut the ribbon in the redesigned terminal with new interior and exterior signage, more natural light and kiosks. Gone is the outside concrete canopy, replaced
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What the World’s Airport Boom Means for You

Anecdotal evidence of that airport boom is everywhere: In the U.S., it’s in Salt Lake City (SLC), which is three years into a $3.6 billion reconstruction project aiming to open the first phase of its entirely new, two-terminal site starting in 2021. A decade after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans has a gleaming
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Colorado Springs Airport terminal repair will continue into December

Colorado Springs Airport repairs will stretch into mid-December because some materials aren’t available and to keep from disrupting airport operations, officials said this week. The $7.5 million project includes repairing damage caused by an April 16 fire and modernization work that was moved up from 2019 to coincide with the repairs, including flooring and carpet
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Work begins on $20M pedestrian bridge at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Crews are currently building canopies for a $20-million pedestrian bridge outside the domestic terminal. Now, they’re asking the Atlanta City Council for millions to build new pedestrian bridges between the parking decks and the terminal. The money will come from airport funds and revenue from the $4.50 passenger facility charge travelers pay for each flight.
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American Airlines’ $1.6-billion LAX overhaul is the carrier’s costliest airport investment

American Airlines has kicked off its $1.6-billion overhaul at Los Angeles International Airport, one of a series of pricey LAX upgrades that will add gates, bigger bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows at the carrier’s terminals. A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday attended by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker initiated a 10-year
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