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RFD welcomes Menzies Aviation to its International Cargo Center

15 February 2023 | By International Airport Review

Menzies Aviation will provide cargo and freighter handling services to chartered and scheduled flights at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

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FAA invests in airport cargo projects to strengthen supply chains

19 October 2022 | By International Airport Review

Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $31 million in grants to expand key cargo infrastructure at nine airports across the U.S.

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Enhancing and expanding passenger experience at RFD

4 January 2022 | By Mike Dunn

Mike Dunn, Executive Director at Chicago Rockford International Airport explains how the airport has evolved to meet the changing passenger profile and how they are maintaining a high-quality passenger experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why smaller regional airports need to focus on cargo infrastructure for future growth

13 August 2021 | By Mike Dunn

Mike Dunn, Executive Director of Chicago Rockford International Airport discusses the role smaller, regional airports can play in meeting the demand for cargo freight in the post-pandemic world.

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Chicago Rockford and Cologne Bonn Airports sign air cargo development agreement

16 March 2021 | By International Airport Review

The agreement will see the two airports further optimise their burgeoning air cargo businesses and mutually develop the air cargo traffic between their regions.

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New international cargo centre to be constructed at Chicago Rockford Airport

19 February 2021 | By International Airport Review

Chicago Rockford's new cargo centre will feature two facilities, a new ramp to accommodate six 747 aircraft and a new access road.

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Chicago Rockford Airport begins construction of international cargo facility

16 October 2020 | By International Airport Review

Once open, the new facility will enable Chicago Rockford Airport to significantly increase its international cargo operations.

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Amazon expands operations at Chicago Rockford Intl. Airport

5 December 2018 | By International Airport Review

Amazon has announced plans to expand its Amazon Air operation at Chicago Rockford International Airport.

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International Airport Review Awards 2017: Our Construction and Design shortlist

30 October 2017 | By International Airport Review

Continuing our countdown to the announcement of the International Airport Review Awards winners, we are pleased to introduce our construction and design shortlist.

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RFD releases January passenger numbers

5 March 2014 | By Chicago Rockford International Airport

The Chicago Rockford International Airport released traffic statistics for January 2014...

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RFD releases June passenger numbers year-to-date traffic up 5.5% over 2012

6 August 2013 | By Chicago Rockford International Airport

The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) released traffic statistics for June 2013...

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Chicago Rockford International Airport passenger traffic for January and February 2013

22 March 2013 | By PR Etc., Inc.

“Although our overall passenger numbers are down..."

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Strong passenger growth at the Chicago Rockford International Airport

12 November 2012 | By PR Etc., Inc.

“Once again, our flights to Denver through Frontier Airlines really helped to boost our passenger numbers..."

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Chicago Rockford welcomes the 747-8

8 December 2011 | By Ken Ryan, Director of Cargo at Chicago Rockford International Airport

Despite some initial setbacks for delivery, the Boeing 747-8 freighter orders are being completed and flights have begun. The new aircraft is a clear demonstration of today’s demands and needs of cargo carriers to cut costs and maximise efficiencies. The larger, more fuel efficient Dash 8 presents several new advantages…

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Chicago Rockford International Airport starts national search for Executive Director

15 April 2011 | By Greater Rockford Airport Authority

The Greater Rockford Airport Authority begins a national search for an Executive Director of the Chicago Rockford International Airport...

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