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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Announces Fifth Cohort of FLITE Grant Recipients Advancing Air Travel Innovation

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Over $200,000 in Grant Funds Awarded to Companies Revolutionizing the Aviation Industry (IN SHORT) The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines, and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has unveiled the fifth cohort of companies set to receive over $200,000 in total grant… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Voted Best Small Airport in USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport earned the top spot in the USA TODAY Reader’s Choice Awards for best small airport. The 20 finalists for the category were selected by a panel of experts and then voted on by the public. The panel consisted of editors… Read the full press release

Sun Country Airlines Announces New Service to Gerald R. Ford International Airport in 2024

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport announced Sun Country Airlines will begin service in June 2024. Sun Country Airlines is a low-cost air carrier focused on serving leisure passengers. Based in Minnesota, the airline offers flights to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean…. Read the full press release

Michigan’s Ford International Airport Announces Fourth Cohort of FLITE Grant Recipients for Aviation Innovation

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More than $100,000 in Grant Funds Awarded to Companies Transforming the Aviation Landscape GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines® and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the fourth cohort of companies that… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Calls for Artists to Create Unique Murals and Wall Art in Newly Expanded Concourse A, Reflecting West Michigan’s Identity

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Murals and 2D Applications to be Featured in New $110 Million Concourse A Expansion GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is requesting proposals for murals and 2D wall art applications to be displayed in the newly expanded Concourse A. Designed by architect Jorge Barrero of HKS, Concourse… Read the full press release

$171,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Companies Pioneering the Future of Aviation Industry

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More than $170,000 Awarded to Companies Shaping the Future of the Aviation Industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, together with Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, Stantec GenerationAV and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has announced the third round of companies that… Read the full press release

Ink by Hudson: A Wine Bar & Contemporary Bookstore Opens at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport, in partnership with Hudson, started construction on Ink by Hudson, a new wine bar and contemporary bookstore. Ink by Hudson will offer travelers a taste of local Michigan wines, shelves of diverse stories, travel essentials and gifts. “Ink by Hudson will… Read the full press release

ACI-NA Announces New Board of Directors with Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s CEO Among Leaders

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced its new leaders to the ACI-NA Board of Directors including the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority’s president and CEO Tory Richardson. “I look forward to serving the aviation industry and its communities in this new position… Read the full press release

Ford International Airport welcomes American Airlines service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting May 5, 2023, Gerald R. Ford International Airport will increase its connectivity to the Northeast with additional service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on American Airlines. “We are thrilled to have American Airlines expand their network with the addition of an eighth destination,” said… Read the full press release

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority appoints Heather Day as new human resources director

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Oct-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority recently welcomed Heather Day as its new human resources director to help plan, design and develop employee-related initiatives that support the Airport’s strategic goals. In her new role, Day will lead performance management and oversee compensation, benefits and employee… Read the full press release

Ford International Airport unveils first-ever ad during Super Bowl LVI on Sunday

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Nearly 1 Million Viewers in West Michigan Expected to View Ad Created by Extra Credit Projects Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — West Michigan viewers gathering to watch Super Bowl LVI on Sunday will notice a first-ever ad from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Nearly 1 million West Michigan viewers are expected… Read the full press release

Ford International Airport teams up with MEDC and Southwest Airlines to provide grants and testing opportunities to companies focused on air travel technology solutions

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Partnership with MEDC, Southwest Airlines Provides Grants to Innovation-Driven Companies, Allowing Them to Test New Products, Services in Live Airport Environment Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — With support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. and Southwest Airlines, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has introduced the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship,… Read the full press release

Gerald R. Ford International Airport prepares for a patriotic welcome home for military members and veterans on Thanksgiving holiday

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Grand Rapids, MI, 2019-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — A patriotic welcome home for West Michigan troops and other festivities are on tap for the Thanksgiving holiday – one of the busiest times of the year at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA). On Wednesday, November 27th, airport volunteers including therapy dog teams, and the… Read the full press release

Victor White, A.A.E. receives the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award

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Alexandria, Va., 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Victor White, A.A.E., Director of Airports at the Wichita (Kan.) Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Vic is an invaluable colleague… Read the full press release