AIRPORT NEWS
While aeronautical activities in the area date back to reconnaissance and artillery spotting from hot air balloons in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Richmond International Airport’s history officially began on October 15, 1927, with Charles Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis serving as the airport’s first official visitors. In 2007, the airport completed a major renovation project, establishing it as one of the most modern and well-equipped airports in the eastern United States.
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RIC Completes “Green” Conversion to 100% Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fleet for Airport Parking Shuttles
RICHMOND, VA (September 26, 2016) ALL EASYPARK PARKING SHUTTLES OFFER ECO-FRIENDLY DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE 24/7/365 POWERED BY A CLEAN ALTERNATIVE FUEL Richmond International Airport (RIC) announces that is has completed conversion of its entire EasyPark parking shuttle fleet – 21 shuttles in all – to environmentally-friendly Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The conversion from diesel to eco-friendly CNG…
Read More For the September Nascar Weekend, RIC Waives Fuel Flowage Fee for General Aviation Aircraft
Richmond International Airport, VA (September 6, 2016) WEEKLONG WAIVER PERIOD EXTENDED FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR At the August meeting of the Capital Region Airport Commission, members unanimously supported a resolution to waive the $0.06 per gallon fuel flowage fee for general aviation aircraft using fixed base operators (FBOs) at Richmond International Airport during the September NASCAR week.…
Read More Cross Grain Brewhouse Debuts at RIC
Richmond, VA (August 24, 2016) DELAWARE NORTH-OPERATED RESTAURANT AND BAR WILL FEATURE MANY LOCAL CRAFT BEERS ON TAP Delaware North and Richmond International Airport today announced the opening of Cross Grain Brewhouse, a restaurant and bar with a focus on hand-crafted food and local craft beers. “The Cross Grain Brewhouse concept has been very popular with…
Read More VMFA’s Grounded Exhibition Opens at RIC
RICHMOND, Virginia (August 1, 2016) An exhibition of paintings by Virginia-based artist Leigh Anne Chambers, called “Grounded,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through February 2017. In her studio practice, Chambers considers social ordering—or how a society determines what is tasteful—while engaging…
Read More Allegiant Launches New Nonstop Service to Florida from Richmond with Fares as Low as $39
RICHMOND, VA (April 14, 2016) Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today launches new nonstop flights to Florida from the Richmond International Airport (RIC). New nonstop service to Orlando / Sanford begins today, April 14, 2016 and new nonstop service to Jacksonville, Florida begins April 15, 2016. To celebrate the new flights to the Sunshine State, Allegiant is offering…
Read More United Airlines Launches New Richmond-Denver Service
Richmond, VA (April 5, 2016) LONGEST AND MOST-WESTERLY FLIGHT FROM RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RIC) United Airlines today launched first-ever daily service between Richmond International Airport and Denver International Airport. United operates the Richmond-Denver flights with 76-seat Embraer EMB 175 aircraft offering United First®, Economy Plus, and Economy seating options. “United’s new daily service to Denver provides…
Read More RIC to Conduct Full-Scale Emergency Response Exercise this Weekend
RICHMOND, Virginia (April 1, 2016) TEST OF AIRPORT EMERGENCY PLAN (AEP), MANDATED BY FAA, SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND, 9:00 AM UNTIL CONCLUSION OF RESPONSE SCENARIOS Emergency Exercise Facts As mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airports are to conduct full-scale tests of their Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) every three years. Such drills not only…
Read More VMFA’s Lake Elster and Beyond Exhibition Opens at RIC
RICHMOND, Virginia (February 8, 2016) An exhibition of photographs by Virginia-based artist William Connally, called “Lake Elster and Beyond,” opens today at Richmond International Airport (RIC). The show will be on view in the first level of the terminal through July 2016. Like short stories in a collection, each photograph in this series is a portrait…
Read More Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service to Jacksonville
RICHMOND, VA (January 12, 2016) INTRODUCTORY FARES FOR AS LOW AS $39 ONE WAY Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces new, nonstop jet service between Richmond, Virginia and Jacksonville, Florida via the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). The company, known for its exceptional travel deals, is offering one-way fares to Jacksonville for as low as $39.* “We’re excited…
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