Airport faces fiscal headwinds
The Indianapolis Airport Authority recorded a $31.3 million operating loss in 2011, a result that new board President Michael Wells believes underscores the need to find new sources of revenue.
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Airport seeking auctioneer to sell off assortment of cast-offs
Sale of items such as X-ray machines and windsock poles typically raises $1 million for general fund.
Indianapolis lands nonstop air service to Myrtle Beach
Indianapolis International Airport has landed seasonal, nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, S.C., starting May 31. Vision Airlines said Thursday that it will fly the route using Boeing 737s through Oct. 31.
Airport’s ex-CEO lands job at Gary Chicago International
Former Indianapolis Airport Authority CEO John Clark has landed a six-month job in a business development role at Gary Chicago International Airport.
Airport wants more nonstop flights
Its focus will include trying to attract flights from Indianapolis International to San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle.
Airport clips wings on international travel by employees
A proposed travel schedule for Indianapolis Airport Authority employees for the remainder of the year is devoid of trips to overseas destinations. Airport leaders spent lavishly on travel last year.
Ex-airport CEO getting lofty departure pay
Globetrotting John Clark, who stepped down from his job March 19, will receive $270,000, plus unearned vacation days, as part of his severance package from the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
Clark leaves suddenly as airport chief
Recently appointed airport board president Mike Wells said the parting of ways came after he and Clark met Monday afternoon. The move follows an IBJ report on $67,000 in travel expenses for airport executives in 2011, and Wells' plans to tighten oversight.
EDITORIAL: Airport executives’ travel deserves scrutiny
The lavishness of the trips smacks of a culture of indulgence and raises questions about whether airport CEO John Clark III is making the best use of his time.
Airport execs’ globetrotting sparks scrutiny
Indianapolis Airport Authority CEO John Clark and two key officers spent more than $67,000 last year on travel that included extended business trips to Brazil, Denmark, Greece, Morocco and Switzerland.
Airport spending millions to protect rare bats
The Indianapolis Airport Authority board has approved a $504,872, two-year contract with Indiana State University to study the federally endangered Myotis sodalis, which brings to $2.5 million what the airport has paid ISU since 2004 to track and observe the minuscule mammals.
Indianapolis Regional Airport to handle heavier ‘birds’
Airport Authority OKs runway extension at Hancock County facility, fueling competition with Hamilton County's Executive Airport.
Airport begins taking stock of Super Bowl’s business impact
The Super Bowl generated more than $1 million in merchandise sales at Indianapolis International Airport and brought 528 additional aircraft to the facility and its regional reliever airports.
Talks start on developing ‘airport city’ to boost region
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is moving ahead with plans to build an “airport city” centered on its property, but not without buy-in from the surrounding communities.
Excess land at Fishers airport will be turned over to farming
The town’s leaders had envisioned the Indianapolis Airport Authority property being developed to add to the tax base.
Indy airport helping city make strong first impressions
The Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.
Airport authority board president stepping down
Indianapolis Airport Authority Board President Michael Stayton is resigning despite having two years left on his contract, saying that he wants to spend more time with his family.
FedEx launches Indianapolis-Mexico route
Government OKs cargo flights to Guadalajara industrial hub.
Airport gas station could fuel retail in proposed complex
Restaurants, a medical clinic and even a dog kennel are ripe for consideration on an 11-acre airport site slated for a gas station. Airport officials have asked for proposals from developers by Oct. 25.
Artist complains about removal of public art from Indy airport
Local artist James Wille Faust is crying foul over a decision to replace his $150,000 work with advertising at the Indianapolis International Airport.