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1917 Santa Landing a Bi-Plane Postcard
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#Christmas #HolidayPostcard #WinterScene #Aviation #EarlyAviation #Avgeek #AircraftIllustration #VintagePostcard #PostcardArt #PaperEphemera #MerryChristmas #travel #oldpostcards #VintagePostcards #Santa
December 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Denver International Airport's (DEN) 400,000 sq.ft. Concourse C-West expansion to add 11 new gates took a step forward as a city council committee moved forward a $70M SBE-led contract. The total anticipated cost of the expansion is $700M. www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/... #DEN #airport #avgeek
400,000-square-foot DIA concourse expansion moves forward - Denver Business Journal
The $700 million project would add approximately 400,000 square feet of concourse space and up to 11 new aircraft gates to Denver International Airport.
www.bizjournals.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority said Thursday, Memphis International Airport (MEM) will change its name to Frederick W. Smith International Airport in honor of the late FedEx founder. www.fox13memphis.com/news/memphis... #MEM #airport #avgeek
Memphis airport to change name to Frederick W. Smith International Airport
A spokeswoman with the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority said Thursday it will be called Frederick W. Smith International in honor of the late FedEx founder. The name change will be official upo...
www.fox13memphis.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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1964 Missoula County Airport Western Montana Airfield Postcard
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#Missoula #MontanaAviation #Aviation #ControlTower #AirportArchitecture #AirportHistory #VintagePostcard #RegionalAirports #AviationHeritage #Montana #Travel #AvGeek
December 18, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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This was the first Tampa Airport.
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Peter O. Knight Airport on Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida Postcards.
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#AviationHistory #VintagePostcard #ArtDecoArchitecture #PeterOKnightAirport #TampaHistory #OldPostcard #AirportArchitecure #Florida #AviationHeritage #postcards #FloridaAviation #AvGeek
December 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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December 17, 1903, marked aviation’s breakthrough when the Wright brothers lifted off near Kitty Hawk. Their powered aircraft stayed airborne for 12 seconds and traveled 120 feet, launching years of improvements, public demonstrations, military adoption, and a legacy preserved at the Smithsonian.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) announced the completion of MSP's $242M Airport Modernization Program to create a unified and modern design across six of Terminal 1's seven concourses and approximately 75 gates. www.grandrapidsmn.com/business/msp... #MSP #airport #avgeek
MSP Airport completes largest renovation of Terminal 1
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines announce the completion of the largest-ever interior renovation of Terminal 1 concourses and passenger gate areas at Minneapolis-St. Paul...
www.grandrapidsmn.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is set to unveil largest expansion in its history: the 95,000-square-foot terminal expansion development project, dubbed #FATforward, cost about $150m and broke ground in May 2023. thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-airpo... #Fresno #airport #avgeek
Fresno airport to unveil largest expansion in its history
The City of Fresno is preparing to unveil Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s largest expansion in its history. On Wednesday, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Councilmember Tyler Maxwell will hold a news conf...
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December 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Lufthansa completes restoration of historic Ju 52 and Lockheed Super Star ahead of 2026 anniversary
www.aviation24.be/airlines/luf...
Lufthansa completes restoration of historic Ju 52 and Lockheed Super Star ahead of 2026 anniversary
Lufthansa has completed the reassembly and final acceptance of two historic aircraft—the Junkers Ju 52 and the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star—at its new
www.aviation24.be
December 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Watched test-fits and safety checks on the massive UA Remote Aircraft Parking Pad (RAPP) at Denver International Airport (DEN) this morning. #Avgeek concrete at #DEN #airport is always beautiful :)
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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One of the best #avgeek holiday traditions. Kids at Denver International Airport (DEN) boarded a United 777 Saturday, the destination on their boarding passes — the North Pole. It was all part of United Airlines’ annual fantasy flight. kdvr.com/news/local/k... #DEN #airport
Kids board a United 777 for a trip to the North Pole at DIA
Kids at Denver International Airport boarded a United 777 Saturday, the destination on their boarding passes — the North Pole. It was all part of United Airlines’ annual fantasy flight.
kdvr.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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This view never gets old.
A Korean Air 777 passes over the bridge spanning the highway entering and exiting Chicago’s O’Hare airport.
December 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Thank you Indiana - #news
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1968 Weir Cook Municipal Airport Indianapolis International Airport Postcard
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#Indiana #Airport #Inpols #DeltaAirlines #DC9 #AmericanAirlines #B727 #Postcard #Travel #Ephemera
Color postcard showing a ramp scene at Weir Cook Municipal Airport (now Indianapolis International Airport). In the foreground, an American Airlines jet with polished metal fuselage and the “Astrojet” logo is parked with its rear facing the viewer. Ground equipment, luggage carts, and service vehicles are positioned around it. Behind and to the left is a Delta Air Lines jet parked further away, with a Texaco fuel truck beside it. The airport terminal is visible on the right side of the image, featuring a row of distinctive peaked roof sections made of glass and steel. The sky is clear and bright blue. The caption at the bottom reads “Weir Cook Municipal Airport,” and photo credit is given to Lewis G. Hall, Jr.
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Big progress last night as the initial set of Gate Link cars serving gates 100–129 at Orlando International Airport (MCO) were removed. Construction of the brand-new track, upgraded electrical control systems, and cars are now officially underway. flymco.com/elevatingmco... #MCO #airport #avgeek
December 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) announced it has implemented a new program aimed to deliver airport news and information without constant audio interruptions and frequent announcements. kesq.com/news/2025/12... #PSP #PalmSprings #airport #avgeek
Palm Springs International Airport implement program to reduce noise
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Palm Springs International Airport announced today it has implemented a new program aimed to deliver airport news and information without constant audio interruptions...
kesq.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The Blue Ridge Regional Airport (MTV) in Henry County has completed a significant runway expansion, marking a major milestone in its growth and future. The 15-year, $16m project extended the runway by nearly 1,000 feet, bringing it to a total of 6,000 feet. wset.com/news/local/r... #airport #avgeek
December 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Previously known as the Central Transport Hub (CPK) Poland’s flagship mega-airport project has been rebranded as “Port Polska” as officials announced an investment deal aimed at speeding up construction. tvpworld.com/90516704/pol... #PortPolska #airport #avgeek
Poland renames its flagship mega-airport project
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the facility would be “the biggest airport in this part of Europe”.
tvpworld.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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The story of the tent-like roof at Denver International Airport (DEN) begins with two architects in a downtown Denver bar. Hear behind the scenes stories from one of the collaborators, Curt Fentress. www.cpr.org/show-episode... via @cprnews.bsky.social #DIA #DEN #airport #avgeek
Dec. 8, 2025: The story of DIA's signature tent roof; Books to enjoy or give for the holidays | Colorado Public Radio
The story of the tent-like roof at Denver International Airport begins with two architects in a downtown Denver bar. One of the architects, Jim Bradburn, recently died just as the airport turned 30. T...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Nice to see United Airlines performing some initial tests on the new UAL Remote Aircraft Parking Pad (RAPP) at Denver International Airport (DEN) -- approximately 24 acres of airfield #airport #avgeek pavement at #DEN.
December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Airport Amenity of the Week:

This airport had jigsaw puzzle tables and just added cribbage tables for travelers.

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This airport has cribbage tables for travelers - Stuck at the Airport
Here’s a charming, new airport amenity. The Customer Experience Team at Maine’s Portland International Jetport (PWM), gained loads of fans a while back when they set up communal jigsaw-puzzle tables t...
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December 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Tweed-New Haven Airport set for major transformation with new terminal, runway expansion connecticut.news12.com/tweed-new-ha... #NewHaven #airport #avgeek
Tweed-New Haven Airport set for major transformation with new terminal, runway expansion
STV says its Hartford-based team will oversee the construction project.
connecticut.news12.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Eugene Airport (EUG) looks for public and private support to fund concourse expansion www.klcc.org/economy-busi... #EUG #airport #avgeek
Eugene Airport looks for public and private support to fund concourse expansion
The airport hopes to avoid the lengthy process of bonding by using funding from various levels of government and help from benefactors.
www.klcc.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Flew into Santa Fe for the first time today. What a cute Spanish Pueblo Revival-style terminal, airside patio included.

Baggage claim, though, leaves something to be desired.
December 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Denver #AvGeek
December 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM