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INDUSTRY NEWS May 2014 airportbusiness 7 ALASKA AIRLINES … Now offers Mileage Plan customers double miles on Emirates flights to destinations around the world. ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL SUNPORT … Collaborates with the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau on a $1 million advertising campaign The following fuel prices were derived from transactions completed with the AVCARD credit card during March. Not all operations sell both jet-A and Avgas. The figures for jet fuel prices will be more representative than those for Avgas, due to the higher number of transactions recorded. Prices reflect all taxes and discounts. Data is supplied from AVCARD in consolidated format; individual transactions are not disclosed. West Coast Jet-A: $5.32 Avgas: $5.84 South Central Jet-A: $4.73 Avgas: $5.78 Southeast Jet-A: $4.80 Avgas: $5.99 North Central North Central Jet-A: $5.08 Avgas: $6.15 Northeast Jet-A: $5.18 Avgas: $6.05 Fuel Watch Chatanooga Metropolitan Airport Celebrates Completon Of $7.2 Million Renovaton The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority recently celebrated the completion of its $7.2 million terminal renovation project. The renovation included substantial improvements to its main terminal building and further design enhancements to the building's environmental sustainability. "We are excited to celebrate the completion of the most signifcant renovation to our passenger terminal in more than 20 years," says Dan Jacobson, chairman of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Board of Commissioners. "The renovated space is a combination of amenities and upgrades that will enhance our passengers' fying experience and continue to position the airport in a key role as an economic development driver for this region." The renovation project features new fooring, wall tile, painting and signage, updated public seating throughout the terminal, upgrading of the terminal restrooms and a new escalator system in the rotunda. Airport passengers will have the option of visiting the new full-service restaurant facilities, located in both the pre- and post-security areas, as well as ordering from a new and comprehensive food and drink menu. The new facilities also include several large-screen televisions, comfortable seating, numerous electric outlets, and work areas for travelers needing to stay connected while they wait for their fights. "The terminal renovation has been in design and development since 2011, and the project was completed on time and within budget," says Terry Hart, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority. "Throughout the process our team of Derthick, Henley & Wilkerson architects, EMJ contractors, subcontractors and airport management has listened to our passengers, to ensure the renovation would be a greater asset to further improve a comfortable and convenient traveling experience." designed to boost tourist traffic from Seattle, Portland, Kansas City and Chicago. AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. … Reports it earned a record $480 million in the first quarter since the American Airlines and U.S. Airways merger. AVFUEL CORPORATION… Adds St. Paul Flight Center to its network of branded FBOs. CENTRAL ILLINOIS REGIONAL AIRPORT … Hires Crawford Murphy & Tilly to analyze 11 spots on its 2,000-acre property for possible development. CONSOL ENERGY … Receives approval to begin building well pads on Pittsburgh International Airport property. DELTA AIR LINES … Agrees to share data on its per- formance levels at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport after Chattanooga fliers complained about canceled and delayed flights in February. DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT … Will bring its fourth solar power sys- tem, Solar IV, online this summer. The new system on the north side of the airport will be capable of generating up to 2 megawatts of power a year. DETROIT METROPOLITAN AIRPORT … Opens a $75,000 Service Animal Relief Area so animals can take their potty breaks inside the airport's secure area. FORT SMITH REGIONAL AIRPORT… Is drafting a use agreement with the National Guard Bureau to use its fire station and firefighting trucks. FREDERICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT … Reports the Airport Owners and Pilots Association asked its airport commis- sion to support a project to build a playground on airport property. FRIENDS OF THE EARTH … Along with Physicians for Social Responsibility and Oregon Aviation Watch have called upon the EPA to airb_6-9_News.indd 7 5/2/14 12:24 PM