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So What?

When I hear about new advances in IT, my typical response is "So what?". New technology comes out on a daily basis. A steady stream of new iPhones, Facebook pages and web streaming propositions has made us numb to what is truly new and helpful. What's new may not always be relevant to what my needs are. Hence, I subject them to the "So what?" test. If they don't provide something I really need, or allow me to do something much faster, I'll pass.  [more]

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Don't Wait for FAA to Mandate Implementation of Safety Management System

When I was learning to fly, we were taught to scan the horizon to see and avoid other aircraft. As an industry, we need to improve our scanning techniques to see and avoid safety hazards on the airfield. Safety Management System (SMS) implementation will help us improve hazard awareness, the ability to set appropriate priorities and our decision-making processes and practices.  [more]

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Airport Improvement: May-June, 2013

Cargo

Edmonton Int'l Upgrades Cargo Area  [more]

Rickenbacker Int'l: An Economic Engine by Air, Rail & Road  [more]

Concessions/Retail

DFW is Launch Site for Tech-Driven Car Rental Company  [more]

Tampa Int'l Tests Food Truck Concessions in Cell Phone Lot   [more]

IT/Communications

McCarran Int'l Debuts Ultra High-Definition Sign   [more]

Landside Development

More Airports Opening Compressed Natural Gas Stations to Public  [more]

Operations

Sky Harbor Makes Professional Development a Priority   [more]

Runway/Ramp

Tulsa Int'l Secures Bank Loan to Complete Runway Reconstruction   [more]

Security

Airports Adjust to Redeployment of TSA Body Scanners  [more]

Terminals

Reno-Tahoe Int'l Finishes Final Phase of $100 Million in Terminal Renovations  [more]

JFK's Terminal 4 Prepares for New Anchor Tenant With $1.4 Billion Expansion/Redevelopment  [more]

Myrtle Beach Int'l Boosts Capacity & Tourist Appeal With Terminal Enhancement Project  [more]

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Web Exclusive Articles

 Web Exclusives:

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 Terminal�s Handmade, Mind Made Themes

In conceiving Terminal 2, officials at Raleigh-Durham International Airport strived to highlight North Carolina�s 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 Int�l

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)

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