Erlanger, KY (September 28, 2023) – When the Federal Aviation Administration announced a new set of safety management rules for airport construction, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) leaders knew they needed an innovative and affordable way to meet the FAA’s requirements.That’s why CVG is in the process of testing a cutting-edge, Artificial Intelligence-driven technology – powered by the sun.The Volan Positioning System, VPS, is a solar-powered wireless network that uses secure locators and beacons to precisely monitor airport construction workers and vehicles and alerts workers, escorts, and other airport officials if someone wanders too close to a runway, taxiway, or outside of their restricted area.“CVG Airport is a city within a city and provides an ideal location to serve as the VPS testbed. Spanning across 7,700 acres, CVG has an unrelenting commitment to safety and has always been on the front end of innovation and sustainability,” said Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer of CVG. “We’re optimistic that VPS will enable us to comply with FAA rules by improving our span of positive control, while at the same time helping us save money by not requiring us to divert airport employees from other duties simply to monitor construction crews working near sensitive areas of the airport.”During the test, which kicked off in May 2023 and is expected to last roughly six months, construction workers are required to wear a badge-size VPS locator on a lanyard whenever they enter their predetermined work area. Locators are also installed on construction vehicles and equipment, like bulldozers and forklifts. VPS continually monitors the location of each locator, alerting workers, safety monitors, and operations if someone gets too close to a restricted area like an active runway or if someone steps out of their predetermined work zone.“One of the ways VPS saves airports money is because they can use fewer people for construction safety monitoring while increasing security and safety,” said Michael Betua, CEO of Volan. “It’s also incredibly easy and fast to set up; our technicians installed the entire system at CVG in hours, and it only took us thirty minutes to train the airport staff on how to use it.”[FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE](https://www.cvgairport.com/docs/default-source/news-items/press-release_cvg-airport-testing-new-solar-powered-system-to-meet-faa's-new-safety-requirements-(003).pdf?sfvrsn=cfcb5b15_3/Press-Release_CVG-Airport-testing-new-solar-powered-system-to-meet-FAA's-new-safety-requirements-(003).pdf)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / May 19, 2023Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s cargo traffic has propelled it to a new ranking in the world among airports with that major business line.CVG is now the world’s 14th-largest cargo airport, an improvement from last year when it ranked 20th, according to airport officials.The airport remains the seventh-largest cargo airport in North America.“Certainly CVG is starting to get its footprint on a global scale,” said Bobby Spann, vice president for air service development. “We weren’t in the top 30 a few years ago."In April, 179,240 tons of cargo landed at the airport, up 25% over the same month in 2022. For the year, cargo tonnage is up 11.5%.[FULL STORY HERE](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fcincinnati%2Fnews%2F2023%2F05%2F19%2Fcvg-cargo-ranking-improves.html&data=05%7C01%7Cmcourtney%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7e11143f7c44232cf0b08db5aec8229%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C638203744065991486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Rkl8MWSiXginE8cgj7%2BS4%2FsH%2Fheoyq2duSalI9fJgTQ%3D&reserved=0)

FOX 19 / Brian Planalp / May 5, 2023CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A trip across the pond could be just a cab ride away if you visit Over-the-Rhine this weekend.CVG shipped one of London’s iconic black taxi cabs across the Atlantic to promote the launch of its round-trip British Airways flight to Heathrow Airport.The cab will be making the rounds from Washington Park up to Findlay Market from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Flag it down and hop in for the chance to win prizes including a free round-trip ticket to London!The cab was in Columbus on Friday and will be in Louisville on Sunday. A CVG spokesperson says the cab promotion is timed to coincide with the coronation weekend of King Charles III.“British Airways’ nonstop service from CVG to London-Heathrow is an all-around win for the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana region,” CVG Chief Executive Officer Candace McGraw said at the time. “The economic impact of this transatlantic flight is exponential for business travel, economic development and tourism between the UK and our area of the United States. We look forward to a strong partnership with our new friends across the pond for many years to come.”[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.fox19.com/2023/05/05/want-free-round-trip-ticket-london-catch-this-cab-otr-saturday/)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / May 4, 2023No, Cincinnati is not going to be posing as London in the latest Hollywood movie filmed locally.British Airways is bringing a black, London-style cab to Cincinnati this weekend to promote its new air service and offer people the chance to win a round-trip flight on its new service, which begins on June 5.People can hop in the cab and answer trivia questions for the chance to win flights or other prizes. The first four people to answer the questions correctly each day win the tickets.The cab will be driving around Washington Park on May 6 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and parked for photos from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The cab’s presence in the region coincides with the coronation of King Charles III this weekend.[FULL STORY HERE](https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Fcincinnati%2Fnews%2F2023%2F05%2F04%2Flondon-cab-british-airways-otr.html&data=05%7C01%7Cmcourtney%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7e11143f7c44232cf0b08db5aec8229%7Ce88b51b645364ffaa129350653cdad28%7C0%7C0%7C638203744065991486%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QwMTZsU2LfBXG7Rgp3GZJwkBQJq2lq9NLBSbhrjcaa8%3D&reserved=0)

WLWT-TV 5 / Mike Dardis / April 18, 2023HEBRON, Ky. — More than 80 local veterans visited Washington, D.C., Tuesday to see the memorials dedicated to the wars they served in.It was the first honor flight of the year out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.The veterans received a special send-off from CVG preceded by bagpipes from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department.The honor flight landed in Washington to visit the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, Iwo Jima, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the US Air Force Memorial, and other Washington sights.The flight returns to CVG Tuesday night with a welcome home celebration.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.wlwt.com/article/first-honor-flight-of-year-takes-off-from-cvg/43636652)

Aviation Pro / April 17, 2023FEAM Aero and Epic Flight Academy broke ground for a new school located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.FEAM Aero, the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States, has partnered with Epic Flight Academy to build a new aircraft mechanic training facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). A groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility took place on April 17. Attendees included local, state and federal government officials, representatives from Ohio and Northern Kentucky economic development groups, executives from CVG, FEAM Aero and the Epic Flight Academy.Demand is high for aircraft mechanic positions in the Cincinnati region. CVG Airport serves more than 7 million passengers per year and is one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the U.S. CVG is the 7th largest cargo airport in North America and is home to Amazon Air's mega hub, as well as DHL Express' Global Superhub for the Americas. Aircraft maintenance company, FEAM Aero, has a prominent hangar on CVG's campus and is in the process of building a large second hangar at CVG. FEAM has partnered with Epic Flight Academy to launch mechanic students into their career and fuel cargo operations at the airport.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.aviationpros.com/education-training/press-release/53057596/cincinnatinorthern-kentucky-international-airport-cvg-cvg-gears-up-for-new-aircraft-mechanic-school)

WKRC / April 17, 2023HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) - A new school to train aircraft mechanics is being built at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.A groundbreaking was held for it on Monday.CVG is the seventh largest cargo airport in North America. It also serves more than seven million passengers a year, according to the airport.Epic Flight Academy partnered with FEAM Aero to make the school a reality."FEAM Aero is dedicated in building the AMT community of tomorrow by recruiting, training, and developing the next generation of talented individuals from all backgrounds, with a particular focus on transitioning military personnel, women, and minorities. We are excited to award up to 8 scholarships this inaugural year to those interested in attending Epic Flight Academy’s maintenance school at CVG Airport," said Cam Murphy, President, of FEAM Aero.The school is expected to be finished by early 2024. Enrollment is expected to begin soon after.[FULL STORY HERE](https://local12.com/news/local/groundbreaking-held-for-new-aircraft-mechanics-school-at-cvg-epic-flight-academy-feam-aero-cargo-passenger-cincinnati-kentucky-ohio-indiana)

WLWT-TV 5 / Emily Sanderson / March 29, 2023HEBRON, Ky. — Planning that next trip?One of the newest airlines at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is expanding, launching two new routes from Cincinnati.Breeze Airways is adding two new nonstop routes to Orange County, California and Providence, Rhode Island.The flights will start on March 30 and be offered Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.Breeze Airways recently launched out of CVG with flights out of CVG to Charleston, Orange County-Santa Ana, California, Providence, Rhode Island, and San Francisco, California.For more information, visit [flybreeze.com](https://urldefense.com/v3/https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http3A2F2Fwww.flybreeze.com2F&data=057C017Cjcorriher40tulane.edu7Cbce0017832df4fc498fd08da89b91e307C9de9818325d94b139fc34de5489c1f3b7C07C07C6379737265774620907CUnknown7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn03D7C20007C7C7C&sdata=iBhrl5LxWq5fdnap9m2FgoshD4oxe2B5F2ktfFSVnVe4g3D&reserved=0;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!Ivohdkk!m09jVKhzZtGKOU1M5XemNwKxBUjZigbC2z1vFumabZ4HZgaT7Axer-YzOlia15x_9kfAsRJEcyUy1WWZU4pSHKjg6gxI4IM$ "https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flybreeze.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjcorriher%40tulane.edu%7Cbce0017832df4fc498fd08da89b91e30%7C9de9818325d94b139fc34de5489c1f3b%7C0%7C0%7C637973726577462090%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoi").[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.wlwt.com/article/breeze-airways-cvg-airport-providence-orange-county/43453498)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / March 23, 2023Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s terminal could get its first refresh in about a decade.Staff has begun discussing parameters for a renovation of the terminal, which has two concourses, A and B. Areas and systems that could be refreshed include the restrooms, baggage handling, lighting, artwork and other public-facing spaces like the tunnel.Ticket counters also could be expanded, along with a larger security checkpoint.The upgrades would be done in phases to minimize the impact on travelers.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/23/cvg-concourse-renovation.html)