Airport Receives Millions in State Funds to Lure More JSX…
The town of Taos, New Mexico, announced that it secured $8.2 million in state funding to expand air service. Taos has a population of just under 6,500 residents and is best known as a seasonal skiing destination. According to a…
Southwest, City of San Antonio Quarrel in Terminal Lease Dispute
Southwest sued the city of San Antonio and its airport director, Jesus Saenz, alleging the carrier was unfairly denied allocation for the airportโs new $1.4 billion terminal. In its complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District…
Careers in Airport Wildlife Management
Wildlife management is a critical part of airport operations. Many airports are in somewhat rural areas near forests, prairies, or other natural areas, and, with significant grass areas around runways and taxiways, wildlife is a common sight. Keeping wildlife and…
Charlotte Airport Receives Funding for Long-Awaited New Runway
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an investment of $290 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding to support the construction of a new fourth runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The project, which already broke ground in June 2023,…
World War II-Era Aircraft Visit World’s Third Busiest Airport
With its top speed of 124 mph, the Boeing Stearman wasnโt exactly built for the hustle and bustle of a major international airport in 2024. The over-90-year-old aircraft were first developed in the 1930s and became widely used as trainers…