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 to Conduct Full-Scale Response Test
Emergency Exercise Facts As mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airports must conduct full-scale tests of their Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) every three years. Such create a real-time practice environment for multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional response coordination that would be necessary in the event of an actual incident. Emergency response measures build upon the National Incident…
Read More Virginia Green Recognizes RIC’s Sustainability Efforts
At the 9th annual Virginia Green Travel Conference held this week in Richmond, the Virginia Green Travel program recognized 20 Virginia tourism businesses, including Richmond International Airport (RIC), and seven individuals for their outstanding efforts to protect the environment and support green tourism in Virginia. “Conserving natural resources, engaging customers, and working to increase sustainable…
Read More Winter Reminders at RIC
Richmond International Airport, VA (March 11, 2022) – Since winter months offer potential for snow, sleet, freezing rain and/or ice, you can help to make your trip go as smoothly as possible by checking with your airline – via its website or mobile app – regarding your flight status prior to leaving for the airport.…
Read More Breeze Airways is Adding 35 Routes From 10 New Cities This Summer
Salt Lake City, UT (March 8, 2022) – Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ new U.S. low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is adding 35 routes this summer from 10 new cities, coast to coast. Breeze, which began service in May, 2021 primarily in the east and southeast of the United States, is now…
Read More Breeze Airways™ Inaugurates New Service from Richmond to Palm Beach
New York, NY (February 19, 2021) – Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ new U.S. low-fare airline, is adding new service today from Richmond to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), the airline’s 18th destination nationally. The new route is a Saturday-only roundtrip for now. “Breeze’s business model is to add ‘nice, new nonstop’ flights on routes…
Read More Airport Unveils “Welcome to Richmond” Mural Created by Local Artists in Concourse A
Visitors in Concourse A can now view the new “Welcome to Richmond” mural by Gate 11 and the Market on Broad store. Created by local artists Paris Allen and Christian Kyle Harrell (aka “Humble”), the new mural spotlights an element of the local art scene and helps fuel curiosity about attractions across the Richmond region.…
Read More RIC Reports November Aviation Activity
For the month of November 2021, Richmond International Airport (RIC) reports a passenger count of 344,481, a 155.1 percent increase over the total for November 2020 and a 92.3 percent recovery of passenger traffic from pre-pandemic November 2019. Delta Air Lines was the month’s market leader with a 30.9 percent share, closely followed by…
Read More Breeze Airways™ Announces New Service from Richmond to Palm Beach International Airport, From $59 One Way
Richmond, VA (December 6, 2021) –Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ new U.S. low-fare airline, is adding a new route from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) in February, its first new market addition since the airline’s debut in May. With the new route, Breeze will now serve 4 destinations from Richmond:…
Read More AFCO Selected to Develop Aeronautical Facilities
Aviation Facilities Company Management, LLC (“AFCO”) has been selected to plan and develop portions of on-airport property at Richmond International Airport (RIC) for aeronautical industrial purposes. On October 26th, the Capital Region Airport Commission voted unanimously to approve the execution of a master development agreement between the Commission and AFCO. The agreement stipulates that AFCO…
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