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Richmond International Airport, VA (February 27, 2018) For the fourth consecutive month, Richmond International Airport (RIC) is reporting record passenger traffic, as the total passenger count for January topped the previous record established just one year ago (260,133 in 2018 vs. 256,055 in 2017). “Richmond International Airport is a cost-effective, efficient facility that is attracting additional…

Richmond, Virginia (February 5, 2018) An exhibition of paintings by Virginia-based artist Nils Westergard, called “Backyard Aviation,” has opened at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through August 2018. Westergard developed an early interest in birds thanks largely to his grandfather, who was a painter…

Richmond International Airport, VA (January 30, 2018) At today’s meeting of the Capital Region Airport Commission, Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports that 2017 set a new, all-time annual passenger traffic record of 3,657,479, surpassing the previous mark established in 2007 (3,634,544). Additionally, the 2017 total represents a 2.8 percent increase over 2016 passenger traffic. “The momentum…

Richmond International Airport, VA (December 29, 2017) Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports that November 2017 set a new, November passenger traffic record of 316,622, beating the previous mark of 311,031 set in November 2007. “Much as the economic news for the Richmond Region has been favorable, the Airport has consistently reported growth in activity,” said Capital…

Richmond, VA (November 29, 2017) Arriving soon by riding GRTC, there will be even more ways to connect across Greater Richmond and beyond. When GRTC launches a new transit network and new GRTC Pulse (Bus Rapid Transit) service in 2018, there will be significantly enhanced bus service to and from Richmond International Airport (RIC). Today, GRTC in…

Richmond International Airport, VA (November 28, 2017) At today’s meeting of the Capital Region Airport Commission (CRAC), Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports that October 2017 set a new, all-time, one month total passenger traffic record of 342,055, surpassing the previous mark established in August 2007 (339,807).“Coincidental to the commemoration of the airport’s 90th anniversary, we’re pleased…

Miramar, FL (November 14, 2017) Just as the temperatures start to dip and winter chill sets in, Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) is bringing its ultra-low fares to Virginia’s capital city! Beginning March 15, 2018, Spirit will begin daily, nonstop service from the Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…

Carry-On Electronics Subject To New, Stronger Screening Procedures

Richmond, Virginia (July 31, 2017) An exhibition of photographs by Virginia-based artist Matt Eich, called “The Invisible Yoke, Volume III: The Seven Cities Photos,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through January 2018.Eich photographs his family, his circle of friends, and…

  New York (June 6, 2017) Fitch Ratings has upgraded to ‘A’ from ‘A-‘ the rating on approximately $84 million outstanding airport revenue bonds issued on behalf of the Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Rating Outlook on all bonds has been revised to Stable from Positive. The upgrade to ‘A’ from ‘A-‘ reflects RIC’s demonstrated…