FAA Reauthorization Will Put People to Work
Greg Principato, ACI-NA President, and Jim Hoffa, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters agree: it’s time to pass FAA reauthorization.
In a joint letter published in the “Departures” column of the March 1 issue of Aviation Daily, Greg and Jim stressed the significant impacts that a long-term FAA reauthorization bill would have on the [...]
The Future of Airport Concessions
Be sure to check your mailbox for the latest edition of Centerlines. December’s issue features a cover story on the future of airport concessions and how these programs have adapted to the challenging economy while taking advantage of new opportunities.
It’s no shock to anyone that the struggling economy has affected airport operations—particularly in the concessions [...]
Airports are Socially Savvy
The Digital Age is here, and airports are on board. From blogs, to Facebook, to Twitter, to YouTube, social media outlets are all new ways in which airports are attempting to connect with their audiences.
According to a recent ACI-NA survey on social media efforts at airports, more than 2/3 of airport respondents (64.2%) have a [...]
Concession Sales on the Rise
Passenger traffic at airlines across the country may be down, but operators of airport concessions have some reason to be optimistic, according to new data released today by ACI-NA that show concession sales per passenger are on the rise.
According to an ACI-NA analysis of data from the FAA Compliance Activity Tracking System, total nonaeronautical operating [...]
What’s Air Cargo Worth to your Airport and Community?
As airport and community leaders deal with the recession, and position themselves for recovery, air cargo is increasingly recognized as a potential centerpiece. Moving goods on a secure, timely basis is a key to becoming and remaining competitive in the global market—especially through creative partnerships of communities, freight forwarders, logistics partners, and airlines. This session [...]
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