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Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA)

Gerald R. Ford Airport breaks ground on federal inspection station

21 September 2020 | By International Airport Review

By building a federal inspection station, the airport can expand U.S. Customs and Border Protection capabilities to 400 passengers an hour.

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Gerald R. Ford Airport first in U.S. to test UV autonomous robot

17 August 2020 | By International Airport Review

The robot is the latest tool the airport has tested as it explores ways to effectively and efficiently fight COVID-19.

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Ford Airport introduces Fly Safe. Fly Ford. campaign to restore confidence in air travel

7 July 2020 | By International Airport Review

Gerald R. Ford International Airport passengers can be educated and reassured on airport safety with the new campaign recently launched.

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Fly Safe, Fly Ford: Steps a Michigan airport has taken to battle COVID-19

17 June 2020 | By Tory Richardson - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Tory Richardson, President and CEO of Gerald R. Ford Airport, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the airport and how its new “Fly Safe, Fly Ford” campaign will work to restore passenger confidence.

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The benefits of airport apps in a technologically-driven world

10 March 2020 | By Tara Hernandez - Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Tara Hernandez from Gerald R. Ford International Airport details how the airport’s app drastically improves the passenger journey; ensuring flying from the airport is not a stressful experience.

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CEO at Gerald R. Ford Airport trusts disruptors can become improvements

17 January 2020 | By International Airport Review

Tory Richardson details how challenges within the aviation industry should be used to help cater for the increased demand for air travel in the years to come.

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Apron reconstruction project is completed at Gerald R. Ford Airport

19 December 2019 | By International Airport Review

The $30 million project repaired the terminal apron to allow the airport to accommodate future growth and development.

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Gerald R. Ford Airport announces $90 million expansion project

30 August 2019 | By International Airport Review

Having experienced double digit growth for the last 19 months, Gerald R. Ford International Airport will invest nearly $90 million on the expansion of its terminal to ensure longevity as a destination.

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport begins Phase Two of transformation plan

6 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

Expected to cost over $18 million and generate over 40 full-time jobs, the second phase of the transformation at GFIA is finally underway.

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Ford Airport adding 26th non-stop destination with service to Phoenix-Sky Harbor

8 August 2018 | By

Frontier Airlines is adding more warm-weather destinations to the Grand Rapids (GRR) route map, with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) and Tampa International (TPA).

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Winter Operations In-Depth Focus 2018

22 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

Ensuring airport operations are seamless and uninterrupted during harsh winter weather remains a critical component in the overall operation of an airport. Learning from previous winter experiences, finding new ways to improve, and a joined-up effort between different service partners all contribute to a successful winter season. Read on to…

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Consistently planning for the inconsistent

19 February 2018 | By Jeff McNally, Tara Hernandez

The unique geographic features of West Michigan in the United States add a layer of complexity to forecasting, predicting, and preparing for winter weather events. Affectionately referred to as the ‘lake effect machine’, Lake Michigan has a consistently erratic influence on routine weather. For International Airport Review, Gerald R. Ford…

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport welcomes new Frontier Airlines services

14 December 2017 | By International Airport Review

Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, is now serving Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) - the second busiest airport in Michigan.

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