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Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 20, 2018

Boarding bridge could soon come to Albany, Ga., airport

The days of walking to your plane in the rain or cold at the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport could soon be over … The bridge will cost $1.6 million. If the project is approved, it will be funded mostly by federal aviation funds, and 10 percent will come from the passenger facility charge.

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 20, 2018

Inside Hawaii DOT’s $3 billion airport modernization plan: Slideshow

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is about halfway done with its airport modernization plan, having invested about $1.6 billion in airport improvements since the plan began in 2013. This investment is visible throughout Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, where new and ongoing projects are present in every corner of the property.

Written by Jacqueline Wazir | November 19, 2018

Nashville Approves $327-Million Airport Expansion

Nashville officials have approved a $327 million plan to renovate the terminal at Nashville International Airport and add a new international arrivals facility. Construction on the largest component of the ongoing BNA Vision project will begin in fall of 2019 and is expected to be completed by late 2023.

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