WLWT / Matthew Dietz / January 16, 2024HEBRON, Ky. — Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport announced Tuesday that seven new food and beverage concepts are coming soon.Among the new restaurants coming to the airport is Bengals Bar & Kitchen, which will replace Outback on Concourse B. The contemporary sports bar will pay tribute to the Cincinnati Bengals with a food, beer and cocktail menu.The airport will also be getting a new coffee restaurant, with Dunkin' set to take over for Starbucks with two locations on Concourse A and B.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.wlwt.com/article/cvg-airport-cincinnati-food-beverage-options/46415709?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot)

ACI World / January 11, 2024ACI World welcomes its first woman Chair: Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International AirportMontreal, 11 January 2024 – Airports Council International (ACI) World welcomes its first woman Chair, Ms. Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), bringing her vast industry knowledge to lead the trade association of the world’s airports.Ms. McGraw will chair the ACI World Governing Board (WGB) that consists of 28 leading airport CEOs nominated by the regional ACI Boards, plus the Immediate Past Chair. The ACI WGB directs the organization through strategic discussions on key subjects for airport operators that reflect the concerns and interests of ACI members for the benefit of travelers and communities worldwide.Ms. McGraw’s appointment was approved at the ACI World Annual General Assembly in June 2023, and her two-year term will run until December 2025. Ms. McGraw has been involved in the ACI WGB since 2018 and has been ACI World Vice Chair since January 2022, succeeding Sheik Aimen bin Al Hosni, CEO of Oman Airports.Ms. McGraw became CEO of CVG in July 2011 and has over 30 years’ experience in aviation, legal affairs, and public administration. Since joining CVG, Ms. McGraw has focused on positioning the airport for the future by completing a 2035 Master Plan Study; consolidating operations into a renovated terminal facility; diversifying revenues through targeted cargo, land and concessions improvements; finalizing modernized Use Agreements; introducing several new air carriers; and creating one of the most efficient and fastest-growing cargo airports in the world—home to both Amazon Air’s primary U.S. Hub and DHL Express’ Global Superhub for the Americas. In 2022, CVG witnessed the largest cargo volume growth (+16.8%) amongst the Top 20 busiest airports for total cargo.She is active in the local community as well as the aviation industry, championing issues related to gender parity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), leadership, and workforce development.ACI World Director General Luis Felipe de Oliveira said, “We are thrilled to welcome ACI World’s new Chair, Ms. Candace McGraw. Guided by her vision, we are confident that our organization will chart a course towards a bright future and unlock new horizons in our mission to elevate the interests of airports worldwide. Our industry faces a crossroad, a balancing act between soaring demand for air travel and the urgent need for sustainable aviation. Ms. McGraw has served on the ACI World Governing Board since 2018, and has been our Vice Chair since January 2022; she is the first woman to Chair ACI World and we are very pround of that considering her brilliant career and contribution to the ACI federation. With the grace of Ms. McGraw’s leadership, we are poised to emerge triumphant, steadfast in our pursuit of success.”ACI World Chair and CEO of CVG Candace McGraw said, “I am honored to serve as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board. I thank Sheik Aimen bin Al Hosni, our Immediate Past Chair, for his leadership these past several years. Nothing is more important to me than the future of this industry. Whether thinking about the long-term needs of ACI, how we can be a strong partner in the global aviation industry, or what we can do to accelerate the adoption of practices to ensure sustainable aviation, we are stronger as one. I commit to lead our World Governing Board with a sense of purpose and collaboration and appreciate the trust that has been placed in me.”[FULL STORY HERE](https://aci.aero/2024/01/11/aci-world-welcomes-its-first-woman-chair-ms-candace-mcgraw-ceo-of-cincinnati-northern-kentucky-international-airport/)

The Lane Report / January 10, 2024ERLANGER, Ky. — The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is driving $9.3 billion in positive annual economic impact for the airport and the Cincy region. This new number comes from a recent study completed by the University of Cincinnati Economics Center based on 2022 data. In 2012, CVG’s impact was $3.5 billion; in 2015, it was $4.4 billion; in 2018, it was $6.8 billion; and in 2022, it was $9.3 billion.“Our mission is to be a catalyst that transforms our region. We are delivering on that mission. I’m extremely proud that we have increased our impact on the community by nearly $6 billion over the last ten years,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG. “What is equally as exciting is that our incredible milestone achievements from 2023 haven’t yet been added to the equation. We remain grateful for the community’s and our stakeholders’ continued support.”Milestone successes from 2023: - Passenger traffic increased. The airport ended the year with a 15.4% passenger increase over 2022.- Two new airlines launched service with British Airways and Breeze Airways.- CVG continued to have the lowest airfares in the region.- CVG’s global cargo ranking moved five spots from No. 17 to No. 12.- Opening of many new concessions: Skyline, Frisch’s, Braxton Taproom, Wendy’s- Groundbreaking of Epic Flight Academy- Completion of several construction projects[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.lanereport.com/170131/2024/01/cvg-airport-announces-new-economic-impact-and-2023-end-of-year-results/)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / January 9, 2024Breeze Airways will launch new nonstop service to two cities not currently served at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport starting in May.Flights to San Diego and Hartford, Conn., will begin May 2, with Breeze offering a promotional discount for customers.The service to Connecticut will be summer seasonal on Thursdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, with fares starting at $59 each way. The service to San Diego will run Thursdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, with fares starting at $129.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2024/01/09/breeze-airways-new-service-cvg-san-diego-hartford.html)

Erlanger, Ky. (November 1, 2022) – Today, FEAM AERO, in partnership with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), celebrated the official groundbreaking of the company’s new 150,000 square foot hangar – its second major investment on CVG property.The state-of-the-art, three-bay, wide-body hangar will be constructed from the ground up and will create 250 new positions for skilled aircraft maintenance professionals.This facility, representing a $40.2 million investment, will be completed by the end of 2023. FEAM’s new hangar will complement its existing station at CVG, spanning over 100,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art workspace, and currently employing 300 technicians.The Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear; CEO of CVG, Candace McGraw; and President and CEO of NKY Tri-ED, Lee Crume, joined Cam Murphy, President of FEAM, and Fred Murphy, CEO of FEAM at the ceremony to commemorate this important milestone.“Our airport is now the 18th largest cargo airport in the world,” said Candace McGraw, CEO of CVG. “It’s thanks to partners like FEAM who continue to support the incredible growth of cargo operations and career opportunities at CVG. We congratulate FEAM as they prepare to build their second state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance hangar in the Northern Kentucky region.”FEAM’s investment at CVG is representative of their rapid global expansion, and commitment to creating a resilient and robust workforce in major markets throughout the United States. The company’s strategic growth strategy is designed to answer the growing e-commerce demand at CVG, while supporting the local community and providing opportunities for career development and advancement among its team.“We have accomplished great success through our partnership with CVG and the public support from the state of Kentucky,” said Fred Murphy, founder, and CEO of FEAM AERO. “We look forward to growing our local economic impact by creating meaningful careers within the region and bringing our best-in-class standards of quality and safety to the already thriving cargo ecosystem at CVG.”\### For more information, or to request an interview with representatives from FEAM AERO, please contact Sara Shake at 954.336.3275 or sara@themrkt.co.To request an interview with representatives from CVG Airport, please contact Mindy Kershner at 859.206.1057 or mkershner@cvgairport.com.FEAM AERO is the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States. FEAM has maintenance bases at 52 locations globally, including two hangar facilities, and employs a growing workforce of over 1,500 Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Engineers. Over the years, FEAM has diversified its MRO portfolio to include Line Maintenance, Technical Training, Global AOG Support, Technical Support Services, and Base Maintenance. Our full line of services ensures our customers meet their mission goals and mitigate AOG ground time. FEAM holds EASA/FAA Maintenance Organization Approvals and approvals from several other domestic and international aviation regulatory authorities. For more information, please visit [www.feam.aero](http://www.feam.aero).About CVG Airport: CVG Airport has been serving passengers since 1947. The airport welcomed more than 9.1 million passengers in 2019, serving a record number of local passengers. As the airport recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it still offers the most nonstop destinations in the region. CVG is diversified in both passenger and cargo operations with an annual economic impact of $6.8 billion. It is the 7th largest cargo airport in North America – home to Amazon Air’s primary U.S. Hub and DHL Express Global Superhub. Learn more at [CVGairport.com](http://CVGairport.com)

Spectrum 1 News / Sam Knef / December 19, 2023HEBRON, Ky. – The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is planning for 330,000 travelers to fly in and out of the airport between Dec. 21-Jan. 2. That would be an 18% increase over 2022’s numbers.Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport spokesperson Mindy Kershner said that can be attributed to the airport adding two new airlines this year, following an overall trend.“Incrementally, every year since COVID, we have seen increases," Kershner said. "I think 18% is a pretty significant number over last year; we thought last year was pretty busy." The busiest time for departures is expected to be between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m., and arrivals remain steady from mid-morning through 11 p.m., with the busiest days expected to be Dec. 21-23 and Jan. 2.Demand is highest for New York City, Houston, Denver, London and Orlando.[FULL STORY HERE](https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2023/12/19/cvg-holiday-travel)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / December 15, 2023Delta Airlines will launch a new flight to Cancun, Mexico, on Dec. 16, its first new international flight since the airline relaunched service to Paris in 2022.Delta is matching the weekly, seasonal frequency to Cancun that its rival, American Airlines, established. American launched its Cancun flight on Dec. 9.The Delta flight will run from Dec. 16 through April 6.The flight times have changed since the new route was announced. The outbound flight leaves at 6:22 a.m. and arrives in Cancun at 9:45 a.m. The return flight leaves Cancun at 10:45 a.m. and arrives in Cincinnati at 2:08 p.m.CVG has seen its nonstop Cancun flights 74% full from 2022 to 2023, according to Bureau of Transportation statistics compiled by the Business Courier.With Delta and American’s launch, CVG will have five carriers offering Cancun service sometime during the year, with Frontier Airlines and two vacation carriers, Vacation Express and Viva Aerobus, rounding out the lineup.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/12/15/delta-launches-new-international-flight.html)

Northern Kentucky Tribune / December 14, 2023An innovative program started by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College that helps high school students get a jumpstart on a fast-growing career in the aviation industry has a new location at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).For Northern Kentucky students participating in the program, the new location in CVG’s main terminal means a shorter bus ride than traveling to Cincinnati State’s Harrison Campus, where the college operates the region’s leading FAA-Certified Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, and also the Cincinnati West regional airport.The new location also means students will get a first-hand view of the growth taking place at CVG, which is the fastest growing cargo airport in the world, with 70% growth in the last five years due to strong operations by Amazon, DHL, and others.[FULL STORY HERE](https://nkytribune.com/2023/12/cincinnati-state-technical-and-community-college-expands-aviation-maintenance-program-at-cvg/)

Cincinnati Business Courier / Chris Wetterich / December 8, 2023American Airlines will start its new service from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Cancun, Mexico, Saturday, Dec. 9.It's the first international destination served by American at the airport. American has gradually been growing its service at CVG over the past few years.The flight, first announced in June, leaves weekly on Saturdays and operates through March 30, 2024. It departs CVG at 11:45 a.m. and arrives in Cancun at 2:58 p.m. The return flight leaves Cancun at 4 p.m. and arrives at CVG at 7:26 p.m.CVG has seen its nonstop Cancun flights 74% full from 2022 to 2023, according to Bureau of Transportation statistics compiled by the Business Courier.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/12/08/american-airlines-launching-flight-cancun-cvg.html)