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Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives $15.3 Million in Federal Grants for Perimeter Security: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) was awarded two federal grants totaling $15.3 million last week to fund perimeter fencing technology upgrades and the rehabilitation of the aircraft parking apron located on the southeast airfield area. Read more >>

Baton Rouge Airport Director to Resign: Anthony Marino, the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport’s aviation director, will resign his post, effective Oct. 14, to pursue another opportunity within the aviation industry, the city-parish’s airport announced Friday afternoon. Read more>>

Allegiant, Concord Regional Set to Expand: A new terminal and parking deck will open for service on Oct. 4 at Concord Regional Airport, and will allow Allegiant Air to immediately go up to 17 flights a week. Concord Regional Airport will be able to handle even more passengers, with the expansion allowing the airport to offer about 30 flights a week. Read more>>

Glacier Park International Airport Reports Summer Passenger Record: Glacier Park International Airport set a passenger record this summer and is on pace to surpass its annual mark for the fifth year in a row. Read more >>

Huerta: FAA Becoming More Nimble Agency as Technology Advances: FAA administrator Michael Huerta said FAA is moving quickly to adapt to the demands of new technology, acknowledging that the pace of change is difficult for some in the agency. Read more>>

Airport Projects Ongoing at John Glenn Columbus International: Today, work is scheduled to begin at John Glenn Columbus International on the terminal’s curbside entrance, on both the departure and arrival levels. The project is to be completed by spring. Read more >>

Mitchell Airport Looks to Add Direct Flight to Miami, More International Flights: Milwaukee County airport director Izzy Bonilla told a Milwaukee Business Journal audience Friday that General Mitchell International Airport is looking to add a direct flight to Miami and is pushing to add more international flights. Read more>>

Oakland Airport to Debut New High-End Lounge with Chef Chris Pastena: Oakland International Airport's first high-end lounge will open in November, with the added perk of complimentary food served up by well-known Oakland chef Chris Pastena. Read more >>

Southwest, Delta Dispute over Love Field Gates Moves to Houston Courtroom: Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines will be back in court Monday for the next round in their ongoing battle over access to gate space at Dallas Love Field. Read more >>

WestJet, Hainan Airlines to Codeshare: Calgary-based WestJet Airlines plans to codeshare with Haikou, China-based Hainan Airlines, building on an existing interline agreement between the two airlines since 2013, WestJet said. Read more>>