Six-Escalator Roof Lift Reveals the Engineering Behind Grand Rapids Airport’s New Rental Car Hub

Exterior of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Turner’s ConRAC case study shows how early structural, crane and airport coordination placed six escalators in one day at the $156 million facility that opened in July 2026. KEY TAKEAWAYS Turner says six escalators were lowered through temporary roof openings and set into their final positions in a single day, avoiding an internal multilevel hoisting… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways and QTA announce new transit visa scheme allowing passengers to enter Qatar up to 96 hours in between flights

New free transit visa in effect as of 1 November 2016 Qatar Airways passengers can apply for their transit visa when planning their travel New transit visa reaffirms Qatar Airways’ and QTA’s commitment to position Qatar as a global tourist destination DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA)… Read the full news article