December 7, 2023

From the Director’s Desk: Celebrating 2023

2023 may be the year we finally felt as though the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on aviation were becoming distant memories. There are still hurdles to clear, including repairing and improving the pipeline of new pilots to both address…

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December 5, 2023

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and Other Traveler Resources

Ah, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. For some it’s exciting but for others, it can be overwhelming. Especially if travel is involved. QC Airport’s small size, simple layout and friendly staff are just a few reasons to…

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October 26, 2023

From the Director’s Desk: Three Legislators Walk Into MLI

I recently met with three Illinois legislators to talk about future development and opportunities, as well as challenges impacting aviation, Illinois airports and the QC Airport specifically. It’s important we have an open line of communication with our representatives. We…

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October 26, 2023

Solving Travel Mysteries

In honor of spooky season, we’re answering some of the biggest mysteries around air travel like what happens if I don’t put my phone on airplane mode and what exactly does an airport do, anyway? Read on to see these…

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September 27, 2023

From the Director’s Desk: MLI – To infinity and beyond?

Recently, our board of commissioners approved moving forward with a state grant-funded study to determine if the Quad Cities International Airport could support a commercial spaceport. Airports plan 10-20 years in advance and with a limited number of certificates being…

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September 27, 2023

Girls in Aviation Day 2023: Flying toward the future

On Sept. 23, the airport hosted its third annual Girls in Aviation Day, co-hosted with John Deere and Elliott Aviation. Nearly 500 people came out to see more than two dozen exhibitors and experience flight simulators, drone demonstrations, fire and…

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August 29, 2023

From the Director’s Desk: Summer Wins

As we prepare for the end of summer, and a slower travel season, I want to reflect on a successful summer. It included some historic wins and while I’ve always been optimistic about the airport’s future, there is renewed energy…

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August 29, 2023

TSA 102: More Tips & Tricks

The security checkpoint can be a source of anxiety for many travelers. MLI makes it easy with short lines, friendly officers and the latest technology which means fewer items have to be removed from your bag for screening. But there’s…

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June 28, 2023

From the Director’s Desk: We like to move it, move it

May was a record-breaking month in an interesting area that isn’t often talked about. Every month, airlines send reports that tell us how many people flew into and out of the Quad Cities. But commercial flights are only part of…

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June 28, 2023

4 must-knows for summer travel

Travel demand is roaring back and summer has already been busy, with passenger numbers approaching 2019 levels. We want you to have a stress-free summer vacation so here are some things to be aware of before you take flight this…

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June 2, 2023

From the Director’s Desk: Celebrating 5 years and what comes next

This month marks my five year anniversary as executive director of the Quad Cities International Airport. I want to take a moment to reflect on these past few years and reiterate my goals for the QC Airport moving forward. During…

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June 2, 2023

MLI News Roundup

It’s been a while since we’ve caught up on what’s going on at MLI. Our team is meeting with airline representatives to push for more service out of the Quad Cities with aggressive incentives and plenty of data the airlines…

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