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Colorado Springs Airport Unveils $63M Terminal Overhaul With New Food, Bigger Seats
Source: Hoodline (citing Axios) — Published September 8, 2026, updated September 13, 2026 Colorado Springs Airport has completed a three-year, $63 million overhaul of its 12-gate concourse, funded through airport revenue and federal money — including $27.5 million...
Search for Denver Airport CEO Begins
Source: The Denver Gazette — August 17, 2026 The City and County of Denver has hired executive search firm Korn Ferry to lead a nationwide search for a new CEO of Denver International Airport, following the retirement of longtime CEO Phil Washington earlier this...
FAA Awards $7.37 Million to Aspen/Pitkin County Airport for Runway 15/33 Shift Project
Source: Federal Aviation Administration (Airport Improvement Program grants list) — August 18, 2026 The FAA has awarded Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) $7,372,663 in Airport Improvement Program funding to shift Runway 15/33, part of a broader $615 million...
Colorado city ends yearslong effort to close airport
Source: AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) — August 13, 2026 On July 23, the Boulder City Council voted 8-1 to continue operating Boulder Municipal Airport and to pursue new federal and state grant funding for its upkeep, ending a six-year campaign by some...
Staffing Shortage, High Winds Trigger Ground Delays at Denver International Airport
Source: CBS News Colorado — August 8, 2026 On Saturday, August 8, the FAA issued a ground stop and ground delay program at Denver International Airport, citing FAA staffing shortages combined with high winds. Departing flights nationwide bound for DIA saw average...
FAA Invests $870 Million in Airport Infrastructure Improvements Across U.S.
Source: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA.gov) — August 4, 2026 The FAA announced $870 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) funding, awarding 339 grants to airports in 44 states and two U.S. territories. The package, funded through the Infrastructure...
Unleaded Aviation Fuel Transition Update – FAA Releases Unleaded Transition Plan for General Aviation Aircraft
Originally posted by the Colorado Department of Transportation on 8/4/2026 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its Transition Plan for Unleaded Aviation Gasoline, outlining a strategic roadmap to safely integrate unleaded fuel across the general...
Eagle County Regional Airport selected as host of TakeOff North America 2027
Following a record-breaking year of enplanements and passenger numbers, Eagle County Regional Airport has been selected as the host of TakeOff North America 2027. Dedicated to supporting the development and expansion of the North American domestic aviation market, the...
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $7.3 Million in State Aviation Funding
Last week, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved funding to improve local airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and support the transition to cleaner aviation fuels. The approved grants represent a strategic investment in the state’s 2020 Colorado Aviation...







