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October 25, 2021
Fly Local, Fly Easy this Holiday Season
Photo Credit: Kevin Rangel While it may seem too soon to talk about Christmas, people are already finalizing their holiday trips. The QC region is unique in that there are several airports within driving distance. But the cost of getting…
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September 28, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: Creating a Diverse & Passionate Future Workforce
Diversity in the aviation industry is necessary if we want to see it thrive well into the future. Many pioneers in aviation were female – E. Lillian Todd, designer of the first aircraft; Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle…
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September 28, 2021
Clean Energy Comes to the QC Airport
The Quad Cities International Airport recently celebrated the installation of more than 4,500 solar panels. The panels, attached to the terminal roof and newly constructed carports, will provide the airport with 50% of its annual energy consumption. Thanks to a…
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August 23, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: Stronger QC Airport, Stronger QC
The landside terminal of the Quad Cities International Airport is nearly 40 years old. Last updated in 1985, it is now one of the oldest primary airport terminals in our region. Aesthetics aside, the facility lacks some modern travel amenities…
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August 23, 2021
The Latest COVID-19 Travel Requirements and Must-knows
COVID-19 mitigations are changing at faster rates than at the beginning of the pandemic – businesses, cities and states are using the available data to be more nimble in their decisions. That means the situation today could look different tomorrow…
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July 22, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: Flight Academy QC
There is a serious pilot shortage and its impact on the aviation industry is looming. I want the Quad Cities to be part of the solution and, in turn, I think there are some surprising benefits to supporting a growing…
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July 22, 2021
Answering your frequently asked travel questions
There are a lot of things to keep track of when you fly. Rental car companies, airlines, security agencies and more all have unique functions at the airport. But when you have questions or need help, it can be hard…
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July 1, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: What Else Does an Airport Do?
The Quad Cities International Airport is probably best known for commercial air travel. But there’s so much more. Our nearly 2,300 acres touch three cities – Moline, Coal Valley and Milan. On those acres, more than 1,400 people come to…
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June 30, 2021
3 Tips for Stress-Free Summer Travel
May was a big month at the Quad Cities International Airport and we can’t thank you enough for choosing your hometown airport. Nearly 43,000 people traveled in and out of QC Airport which is the most we’ve seen since the…
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May 27, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: The Quad Cities’ Aviation Legacy
Harold Neumann (left) and George Kirk (right) I recently had the opportunity and the honor of attending a ribbon cutting and fundraising kick-off for an aviation pioneer. Geneseo’s own Harold Neumann led an incredible life and it was a reminder…
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May 27, 2021
Now Boarding: MLI to Minneapolis is BACK!
After a break in service due to COVID-19, we’re excited to share that twice-daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) will restart June 6! We’re grateful that Delta continues to see the value in offering both eastern (through Atlanta) and western…
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April 28, 2021
From the Director’s Desk: Advocating on Behalf of Our Region
I’ve mentioned before that I had a lot to learn when I arrived at the QC Airport. I didn’t want to be the guy that tells everyone what they ought to be doing without a deeper background, context and understanding…
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