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Rickenbacker Int'l: An Economic Engine by Air, Rail & Road
Ohio's Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) stretches the usual format further than most. In addition to cargo, military and passenger services, it also includes rail and trucking. As such, the airport is a key component of the Rickenbacker Inland Port - one of the largest integrated logistics complexes in the United States....[more]
(posted: January-February 2013)
No Membership? No Problem
Raleigh-Durham International is putting egalitarianism into action with a private lounge that offers VIP services and amenities to any passenger traveling through Terminal 1 who pays the facility's $29.95 day rate....[more]
(posted: July-August 2011)
Artwork Highlights Terminals Handmade, Mind Made Themes
In conceiving Terminal 2, officials at Raleigh-Durham International Airport strived to highlight North Carolinas tradition of handmade craftsmanship as well as its mind made technological innovations. Eight large-scale artworks commissioned for the new terminal reflect one or both themes....[more]
(posted: July-August 2011)
In-House Police Retained & Reorganized at Jacksonville Intl
After investigating the option of contracting out police services for Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) recently decided to keep services in-house, but make some changes to the department....[more]
(posted: January-February 2011)
Getting a Grip on Runways
Over the last 15 years, more than 100 fatalities have occ urred as A result of aircraft overruns directly related to "poor" runwa y braking action. The key to lowering this number is proper runway friction testing. While accidents like those at Chicago Midway Airport in 2005 and Broome County Airport in 1989 have led to improved technologies and testing practices, there is still room for improvement....[more]
(posted: January-February 2011)