Source: MIA Airport will have largest rollout of biometric technology in the U.S. Passengers departing from Miami International Airport will soon be able to board their international flights with just the quick, touchless click of a camera, thanks to a recently approved contract that will implement biometric boarding at all of MIA's 130-plus gates. Installation is expected to be fully completed in 2023. When finished, the project will be the largest implementation of biometric technology at any U.S. airport.  "The launch of biometric boarding at MIA is the latest way that Miami-Dade County is leveraging technology to improve customer service and simplify operations. I am proud to see our airport lead the nation with this cutting-edge innovation that will streamline the boarding [...]

Source: Houston Airports Selections now enjoyed every day by thousands of visitors at Houston Airports In the summer of 2020, Houston Airports and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) put out the City’s largest one-time call for art in the history of the collection. More than 670 submissions were sent in from all over the state, resulting in the acquisition of 74 portable works of art that are now being enjoyed every day by hundreds of thousands of visitors at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports. Under Mayor Sylvester Turner’s leadership, the advancement of this opportunity prioritized economic support for artists and art galleries state-wide, and this ambitious undertaking was coordinated to help meet the needs of those [...]

Source: MIA Airport projects recognized by National Association of Counties (NACo) Four projects that improved passenger and cargo operations at Miami International Airport were recognized with 2022 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).  The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories, such as Children and Youth, Criminal Justice and Public Safety, County Administration, Information Technology, Health, Civic Engagement, Transportation, and more. "Congratulations to the MIA team for this well-deserved recognition from NACo.  As our community moves forward from the pandemic, innovation and customer service excellence have never been more important in Miami-Dade County than now. I am proud to see our Aviation Department and other departments [...]

Source: Aena 188,808 aircraft were in operation and 82,682 tonnes of cargo were transported throughout the network Airports in the Aena network closed April 2022 with 20,458,260 passengers. This figure is 12 percentage points from pre-pandemic levels. The statistics for the month of April were affected by the Easter holiday, which lasted from 8 to 17 April, and they reflect levels that are typical of holiday periods, similar to 2019. In addition, 188,808 aircraft were in operation, which is equivalent to a recovery of 97.1% compared with 2019, while 82,682 tonnes of cargo were transported, which represents a decrease of 4.2% compared with the same month of 2019. Of the total number of travellers recorded in April, 20,402,128 were commercial passengers, of which 13,678,386 travelled on international flights, [...]

Source: VINCI Airports Portugal's airports recognised for their contribution towards "Net Zero Carbon Emission" (scopes 1, 2 and 3) Effectiveness of VINCI Airports' environmental action plan VINCI Airports has already reduced its CO2 emissions by almost 30% since 2018 VINCI Airports, concessionaire for Portugal's airports, has received level 4 of the ACA (Airport Carbon Accreditation)1 for nine of its Portuguese ANA airports: Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Ponta Delgada, Santa Maria, Horta, Flores, Madeira and Porto Santo. This ACA level 4 certifies the transformation of the airports towards "Net Zero Carbon Emission" for the activities directly under their control, and underlines the cooperation with all stakeholders, including the airlines, in the reduction of their emissions (“scope 3”). VINCI Airports was the first [...]

Source: MIA From 1943 to 1944, six Haitian military officers were selected to train at the Tuskegee Army Air Field, to serve alongside their American counterparts on pilot missions during World War II. The first group included Raymond Cassagnol, Alix Pasquet, and Philippe Célestin, followed by three more: Eberle J. Guilbaud, Nicolas C. Pelissier, and Ludovic F. Audant. Audant was born on October 12, 1911, in Jérémie, Haiti, to General Chenier Audant and Marguerite Lestage. From his father, Ludovic learned the value and challenges of military service. From his mother, he learned the importance of education and an appreciation of music, which led him to become a piano player. Ludovic traveled to the U.S. in 1937 to be a student [...]

Source: OMA Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB; BMV: OMA), announces details for the payment of the first of two installments of the dividend approved by its shareholders. Based on the resolutions adopted by its Annual General Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, held on April 22, 2022, shareholders approved, among other matters, declaration and payment of a cash dividend of Ps.2,300 million, to be paid in two installments: the first installment of Ps.1,800 million, or Ps.4.614064804 per share to be paid no later than May 31, 2022, and a second installment of Ps.500 million, or Ps. 1.281684668 per share to be paid no later than July 31, 2022. First installment will be [...]

Source: MIA Gateway airport receives three million stems daily in peak season Flower imports at Miami International Airport have been in full bloom over the past month leading up to Mother’s Day, the busiest season for the U.S. flower industry. With MIA handling 89% of all flower imports to the U.S. by air, the global gateway has been receiving more than three million flower stems per day during its peak season, which is triple what arrives on an average day. Mother’s Day spending is expected to total $31.7 billion this year, with 72% of shoppers planning to buy flowers, according to a 2022 survey by the National Retail Federation. That’s more than the $24 billion Americans spent on Valentine’s Day, with [...]

Source: MIA Basil A. Binns, II, Deputy Director for Administration and Business Development and Retention at the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) since March 2022, has been named one of Legacy Miami Magazine’s Most Powerful and Influential Black Business Leaders for 2022. Binns was one of 50 executives in Miami-Dade County chosen to be recognized in the annual publication. In his current role, Binns oversees MDAD’s Business Retention and Development divisions, which are responsible for commercial operations and real estate management for Miami International Airport and the County’s four general aviation airports. He is also responsible for the Department’s Administration divisions, which include Human Resources, Information Systems, Small Business Development, Contract Administration, and Commodities Management. Prior to joining the Aviation Department, he [...]