Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has completed a major milestone in its ongoing $3 billion plan to overhaul and expand Terminal C, successfully moving six megastructure modules across the airfield and into place at the site of the expansion that will welcome nine new gates in 2026. The engineering feat included moving a total of six massive modules – the largest measuring 204 feet long by 68 feet wide and weighing approximately 1,200 tons – across two closed runways overnight using … [Read more...] about DFW Airport completes move of innovative megastructure modules across airfield for Terminal C expansion
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DFW Airport Board appoints Chris McLaughlin new CEO following global executive search
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) announced the appointment of Chris McLaughlin as the airport’s next Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive global search. Mr. McLaughlin will assume the role on May 19, succeeding current CEO Sean Donohue, who is retiring after more than a decade leading DFW. With longtime leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, Mr. McLaughlin has a proven record of setting a strategic vision, solving complex transportation and … [Read more...] about DFW Airport Board appoints Chris McLaughlin new CEO following global executive search
DFW and U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcase the U.S.’s first airside Centralised Examination Station
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the first airport in the country to operate a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Centralized Examination Station (CES) located on the secure side of an airport. This innovative setup, which previously has taken place outside of a secure airfield environment, expedites the direct transfer of cargo from airplanes to the CBP inspection facility, eliminating the need for additional transport and significantly enhancing efficiency and security. … [Read more...] about DFW and U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcase the U.S.’s first airside Centralised Examination Station
Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
Texan airport Dallas Fort Worth International has started a comprehensive redevelopment of the airport’s 19th Street cargo facility, which will enhance the air hub’s ability to process international e-commerce and increase overall cargo capacity. The 19th Street Cargo Redevelopment Project is slated for completion in late 2024 and will add approximately 350,000 square feet of new warehouse space and seven ADG VI (large cargo aircraft) parking positions. The project will continue DFW’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Fort Worth airport to grow cargo ops
DFW Airport partners awarded CEIV certifications
Key strategic logistics service providers within the community at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport have been awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification from the International Airport Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines. The distinction recognizes companies that successfully complete a rigorous process and meet global standards set by IATA for handing pharmaceuticals at airports. DFW is one of … [Read more...] about DFW Airport partners awarded CEIV certifications
