Source: MIA Miami International Airport handled 2.7 million tons of freight in 2021, shattering its previous record of 2.3 million tons in 2020 by 17 percent, for its second consecutive year of growth. International freight grew by 17 percent to 2.2 million tons, while domestic freight rose 15 percent to 500,000 tons. MIA continues to rank as the busiest airport in the U.S. and ninth busiest in the world for international freight.  MIA's sustained and robust upward trend in cargo volume spurred two major facility expansions that were completed in 2021. In November, DHL Express completed a $78-million renovation and expansion of its MIA hub. The investment, which includes a state-of-the-art, fully automated package sorting system, nearly doubled the facility's sorting capacity and [...]

Source: Vantage Airport Group Seasoned Airport Investor, Developer & Manager Looks Ahead to JFK Terminal 6 Redevelopment Vantage Airport Group, a global airport investor, developer, and manager, today marked a significant milestone in its $5.1 billion transformation of LaGuardia’s Terminal B, with the opening of the terminal’s second elevated pedestrian bridge, the final piece of the new terminal’s interior to debut and the project’s last major construction milestone. Connecting Terminal B’s western concourse to the Arrivals & Departures Hall, which opened in June 2020, the western skybridge spans 482 feet and offers passengers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline. With this milestone, LaGuardia becomes the first airport in the world to feature dual skybridges above active taxiways. Design of the [...]

Source: Avports Avports announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Jaunt Air Mobility to join their Access Skyways infrastructure alliance to support the integration of eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft with airports and the aviation ecosystem. This partnership builds on Avports' ongoing efforts to protect the environment by transitioning to a carbon-neutral operating environment and introducing this new form of commuting. The announcement shows Avports' and Jaunt's leadership in supporting local governments and airport authorities to reduce urban congestion, improve economic growth, and environmental sustainability. Jorge Roberts, CEO of Avports, said, "Climate change is an all-important industry challenge. With 95 years of airport management experience, Avports is positioned to be part of the solution. The future [...]

Source: Port Authority of NY and NJ Completion of New Passenger Facilities Marks Major Milestone in Terminal B's $4 Billion Transformation All Terminal B Passengers Will Now Experience "A Whole New LaGuardia" with New Gates, Expansive Concourses, and World-Class Amenities With Opening of Second Skybridge and Concourse, LaGuardia Becomes First Airport in the World with Dual Pedestrian Skybridges Terminal B Internationally Recognized by UNESCO as Best New Airport in the World Governor Kathy Hochul, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton and Chairman Kevin O’Toole, and LaGuardia Gateway Partners CEO Frank Scremin today celebrated the completion of new facilities at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B, marking a major milestone in the terminal's $4 billion transformation. The completion [...]

Source: Aeroports de Montreal ADM Aéroports de Montréal announced that following a rigorous bidding process, it has selected Connect Cité, a general partnership formed by AECON and EBC, as the preferred proponent for the construction of the REM station at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport. This is the last step before the official start of the project, which will improve intermodality and access to the airport site. Under this contract, the general partnership will act as general contractor and construction manager (GC/CM) and be a key collaborator of ADM throughout the execution of the work. Its mandate includes all the work for the construction, project management and commissioning of the station shell and its associated buildings to allow REM to install [...]

Source: LAX A Message from Justin Erbacci CEO, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) As we begin 2022, I wish all of our guests, employees and airport partners a very happy and healthy new year. Together, we accomplished so much during the past year, and there is a lot more to look forward to as we continue the modernization of our airports and strive to provide gold-standard service to our guests. We achieved many milestones at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in 2021 and have much to be proud of as Team LAWA. We celebrated the opening of multiple, stunning new facilities, including the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Economy Parking, the Airport [...]

Source: Houston Airports Several Houston Airport senior staff members were front and center at the Greater Houston Black Chamber, GHBC, Aviation Day Forum held virtually. J’Maine Chubb, Chief Financial Officer, Charlene Reynolds, Chief Commercial Officer, and Jarrett Simmons, Chief Development Officer and Deputy Director, Infrastructure, all delivered well-received presentations at the Chamber’s forum. The forum was designed to allow its members to learn about contracting opportunities with Houston Airports. Carol Guess, the Chamber’s Interim President, said “We’d like to also thank the Houston Airport System for continuing to be a sponsor of the Chamber for many, many years. They have consistently supported us in our endeavors and our members as far as obtaining business and contracting opportunities.” Rhonda Arnold, Houston Airports’ Chief Community Relations and Business Affairs Officer and a longtime GHBC Advisory Board Member, also delivered introductory remarks and [...]

Source: Fraport The airport operator becomes the first fully integrated partner of the loyalty programme at Frankfurt Airport. The merger forms the basis for the joint strategic expansion of the retail segment there. From 31 January 2022, Fraport AG will be a strategic partner of Miles & More and then a co-publisher of the awards programme at Germany's largest aviation hub, Frankfurt Airport. In the future, the merger between Fraport and Europe’s leading loyalty programme for people on the move will enable passengers to earn and redeem miles throughout the airport – whether at retail outlets or Fraport's own service facilities. The integration of retailers and services will take place successively in the coming years. “With this unique partnership, we [...]

Source: LAX Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the successful placement of the third of six pedestrian bridge structures that will connect terminals to Automated People Mover (APM) stations in the Central Terminal Area (CTA). The latest bridge, which crosses over World Way, will connect the West CTA station to Terminal 3 once the train system is complete. Over the course of four evenings, partially pre-fabricated steel trusses, ranging in weight from 56,000 to 97,000 pounds, were assembled and lifted into place with a 350-ton crane. Supported over the roadway by a shoring tower, the segments were welded together. The installation of floor and roof beams is underway, which will complete the erection of structural steel for the pedestrian [...]