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By Blue Sky Staff Published August 24, 2026 Print/Download For aviation executives, the most important question facing the industry may not be what comes next, but who will lead it there. Airports are evolving from infrastructure providers into increasingly complex enterprises, balancing airline partnerships, passenger expectations, technology, corporate and community interests and long-term capital investments.

By Evan Dougherty Published August 24, 2026 Print/Download While shopping and dining is part of a typical airport experience, entertainment is increasingly becoming part of the mix as airports like Pittsburgh look to meet passenger demand in creative ways. Enter Gameway, Pittsburgh International Airport’s first-ever video gaming lounge that opened this week, among the first in the U.S. for medium-sized airports.

By Blue Sky Staff Published August 17, 2026 Print/Download The new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) wasn’t meant to be a new airport in Pittsburgh, but Pittsburgh’s airport, said Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) CEO Christina Cassotis — a vision that extended all the way to the art on display.

By Bob Kerlik Published August 17, 2026 Print/Download Call it a natural fit for two of Pittsburgh’s most important aviation resources. American Airlines and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) announced a new partnership last month to help prepare the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians and create a direct pathway to employment for qualified graduates.

By Daniel Lagiovane Published August 10, 2026 Print/Download An emerging Canadian AI company participating in Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge program is using the airport as a real-world testing environment for its foreign object debris (FOD) detection technology. “Foreign object debris can pose serious risks to aircraft, so we’re always looking for ways to strengthen our airfield safety program,” said Bill Calhoon, airport duty manager at the Allegheny County Airport Authority.

By Evan Dougherty Published August 10, 2026 Print/Download Boeing’s smallest narrowbody jet offered to airlines received its long-awaited certification from the Federal Aviation Administration earlier this month, clearing the way for the type for commercial service. The 737 MAX 7 is the smallest variant of the popular 737 MAX family with a capacity of 135-160 passengers, placing it below the midsized MAX 8 and MAX 9 models and the high-capacity MAX 10.

By Blue Sky Staff Published August 3, 2026 Print/Download Ever wondered what it’s like to run Pittsburgh International Airport? PIT CEO Christina Cassotis recently appeared on popular podcast “What It’s Like To Be… with Dan Heath” to round out its five-part series on aviation careers that ranged from pilot to air traffic controller to civil aviation engineer.

By Daniel Lagiovane Published August 3, 2026 Print/Download Community members, art enthusiasts and travelers will have a unique opportunity next week to experience Pittsburgh International Airport’s (PIT) public art program. Artists and Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) art program team members will greet visitors and talk about their work and the collection during an art crawl from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.

By Evan Dougherty Published July 20, 2026 Print/Download Airlines rushing to cater to premium travelers and evolving aircraft fleet strategies are leading to more capacity offered by carriers at Pittsburgh International Airport from pre-pandemic. The figures at PIT align with the industry’s post-pandemic trend of focusing less on more flights with lower seat counts in favor of providing more seats — and seating options — on larger aircraft.

By Daniel Lagiovane Published July 29, 2026 Print/Download Travelers and visitors alike can now experience the woodlands, valleys and meadows of the region at a newly opened terrace at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). “People really feel better when they have access to nature, and we’ve got a lot of nature in Pittsburgh,” said Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority.