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Description:Indy 500 fans looking for a fast way to get to this year’s race will have a convenient option on race day at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Whether arriving on a flight or taking advantage of a special parking rate at the airport garage, racegoers will be able to catch a continuous shuttle service between 8 a.m. and noon on Sunday, May 27. Return trips will run for three hours after the race ends; shuttles will also be available for early departures. For more information, see attached.
Contact:Carlo Bertolini317.487.5025cbertolini@indianapolisairport.com
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Description:The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is one of three U.S. airports that will host a delegation of Kenyan airport officials visiting the United States during a reverse trade mission. On May 8-9, they will meet with Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) officials and tour facilities including the Midfield Terminal, the Airport Operations Center, the Airline Services Building, and the site of the airport solar farm, which will beginoperations this year.For more information, see attached.
Contact:Carlo Bertolini317.487.5025cbertolini@ind.com
Description:As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has enrolled in A Child is Missing’s (ACIM) alert program. As a result, nearly 100 IAA employees with IAA cell phones or other mobile devices could have the opportunity to assist their neighbors near the Indianapolis International Airport should ACIM report a person missing in the area.For more information, see attached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority Board’s Reliever Airports Committee will meet on April, 20, 2012 at 9 a.m. or immediately upon adjournment of the board meeting, in the main terminal building at the Indianapolis International Airport, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241, in the South Administrative Conference Room (Room 11T. 405).
Description:Despite the mild winter we’ve experienced locally, many Hoosiers are planning trips to even warmer climes for a Spring Break getaway. Passengers who want to start their vacations earlier by taking advantage of the closest parking to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will have some extra cash to spend during their trip, thanks to IND’s latest parking offer.For more information, see attached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) unveiled three official American Heart Association Walking Paths at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) today, giving travelers, visitors and IND-based employees a new opportunity to improve their heart health while at the terminal. The event coincided with the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day, a callout to all Americans to make regular exercise partof their lives, and enhancements to the IAA’s Wellness Program.For more information, see attached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority Board’s Finance and Audit Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the main terminal building at the Indianapolis Airport, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241 in theboard room (Room 11T.413); ANDThe Indianapolis Airport Authority Board’s Human Resources Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in the main terminal building at the Indianapolis Airport, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241 in the board room (Room 11T.413) at 8:30 a.m; ANDAn executive session of the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board’s Human Resources Committee will be held at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in the main terminal building in the board room (Room 11T.413) at the Indianapolis International Airport, 7800Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241. The purpose of this session will be to discuss matters concerning job performance of individual employees [IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)]. ###
Description:The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has again been recognized as one of the best airports in its class in the economically vital area of air cargo. IND’s fourth Air Cargo Award in as many years has been presented by Air Cargo World, a leading publication in the airfreight industry.For more information, see attached.
Description:Airport Revenue News (ARN) has again recognized the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) for its world-class concessions program. For 2011, IND earned a first-place ranking in ARN’s prestigious annual awards program in the following categories:Airport with the Best Overall Concession ProgramAirport with the Best Overall Concession Management TeamAirport with the Best Overall Concession DesignFor more information, see attached.
Description:Following the conclusion of the three-year letter of intent between Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) Executive Director/ CEO John D. Clark III and the IAA, the IAA announced today that Mr. Clark is departing the authority to pursue other interests.For more information, see attached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is pleased to announce that its chief legal officer, Mr. Joseph R. Heerens, has been elected as chairman of the State Employees’ Appeals Commission (SEAC). Appointed as a commissioner by Indiana Governor Daniels last July, Heerens assumed the chairmanship in late February of this year following a unanimous vote by his fellow SEAC commissioners, who make up the bipartisan group.
Description:An executive session of the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, in the North Administrative Conference Room (Room 09T.422) in the main terminal building at the Indianapolis International Airport, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241.The purpose of this session will be to discuss matters that may include litigation [IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B)], real estate [IC 5-14-1.5- 6.1(b)(2)(D)], job performance of individual employees [IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(9)], and/or security measures at the airport [IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(C) and/or IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(13)].
Description:Despite the mild winter we’ve experienced locally, many Hoosiers are planning to enjoy even warmer weather at Spring Break destinations. After successfully handling the much larger surge of traffic related to Super Bowl passengers, the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is ready to ensure Spring Break passengers have just as hasslefree an experience.For more information, see attached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority Board's Finance & Audit Committee will meet Thursday, March 1, 2012 in an executive session and a public meeting. Both sessions will be held in the North Administrative Conference Room (Room 09T.422) on the fourth floor of the passenger terminal.For more information, see the attached.
Description:The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) was widely acclaimed for its role in helping host Super Bowl XLVI, and a recently completed survey of passengers traveling through IND on the busiest day in the airport’s history explains why. For more information, see attached.
Contact:Carlo Bertolini317-487-5025cbertolini@indianapolisairport.com
Description:Sodalis Nature Park, a new nature park in Guilford Township, has been recognized through an award granted by the Indiana Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The IPRA selected Sodalis Nature Park out of hundreds of state-wide parks and recreation agencies for the honor of “Outstanding Park Development.” The prestigious designation is well-deserved and made possible by the Hendricks County Park Board’s extraordinary vision and financial management, outstanding staff effort, and strong support from partners the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.For more information, see attached.
Description:Many Super Bowl preparations at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) were invisible to guests, occurring behind the scenes as the airport implemented additional resources to help ensure safe and reliable operations for visitors. But they also focused intensely on creating an enhanced customer experience for the tens of thousands of additional passengers who will pass through the airport during Super Bowl week.For more information, see attached.
Description:Preparation required extensive coordination with the Super Bowl Host Committee and various local agencies, resulting in enhancements to all aspects of airport operations, from public safety and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures to airport shopping and dining. Airport concessionaire workers, TSA agents, and all IAA employees have completed the Host Committee’s Super Service training to raise their customer service game to an even higher level.For more information, see atttached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) has completed final repairs of the Indianapolis International Airport’s (IND) garage canopy. The repair process included not only new, customized replacement material but also improvements to all sections of the canopy, the majority of which was not damaged in last winter’s incident when three sections collapsed under the weight of heavy snow and ice from a severe winter storm.Canopy fabric throughout the entire structure is now centrally affixed to each beam in the metal framework structure, which will ensure even weight distribution of snow or ice as well as improved load-bearing strength in each panel area.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is pleased to announce that the IAA has won the Indianapolis Host Committee’s 1st and Green Challenge in the Government category. The IAA team took first place through their everyday efforts over several months to conserve energy and water.By planting trees, carpooling, using reusable shopping bags and water bottles, and many other actions, the IAA team reduced carbon emissions by 80,161 pounds and water usage by 75,574 gallons since the beginning of the challenge.For more details, see attached.
Description:Cargolux Airlines is bringing the newest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 747-8F, to Indianapolis International Airport (IND). This latest generation of the 747 cargo aircraft will provide Cargolux with more capacity through IND to handle the region’s European imports/exports while also achieving greater fuel efficiency. The new Boeing 747-8F is 18 feet longer than its predecessor, the 747-400F, with a maximum payload capacity of 134 metric tons. Due to the aircraft’s increased size, IND is one of only 21 airports approved by the FAA toreceive the 747-8F. For more information, see attached.
Description:Browsing www.indianapolisairport.com on the go is now a lot easier, thanks to the rollout of two enhancements aimed at mobile users. All users who visit the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) site using handheld devices can now benefit from pages freshly optimized to render content on mobile platforms, including real-time flight information and details about parking, ground transportation, maps and directions, andshops and restaurants.Meanwhile, with the launch of the IND Mobile App, IND becomes one of the few airports in the U.S. with an official app. The IND Mobile App will further enhance the portable delivery of its website content for the Android, iPhone, and iPad platforms.For more information, see attached.
Description:The Indianapolis Airport Authority Board’s Reliever Airports’ Committee will meet on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 9 a.m. or immediately upon adjournment of the board meeting, in the main terminal building at the Indianapolis International Airport, 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241, in the North Administrative Conference Room (Room 09T. 422).
Description:For Indiana manufacturers exporting to Europe, the options to ship air cargo have become a little easier thanks to a third weekly scheduled all-cargo flight with regular Sunday service to Luxembourg, Europe. The new international all-cargo flight has been arranged by freight forwarder DB Schenker’s Indianapolis office and will be operated by Cargolux Airlines using Boeing 747 cargo aircraft.For more information, see attached.