| Press Releases |
Date | | Publication |
| 3/1/2012 |  | 2011 Passenger Numbers Released
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| 12/4/2012 | | Access Road Work May Cause Traffic Delays
Plan for 15-20 travel delays due to construction. |
| 5/11/2012 | | Airport Director Named Tourism Champion
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| 3/4/2013 | | Armstrong International Airport Traffic Continues to Grow
End of Year Statistics Show Continued Upward Movement
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| 3/6/2013 | | Federal Sequestration
Airport encourages travelers to arrive 2 hours prior to scheduled departure. |
| 6/19/2012 | | Fitch upgrades New Orleans Airport's Outlook from "Stable" to "Positive" with A-
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| 2/7/2013 | | Mardi Gras Revelers Converge on New Orleans
As locals depart for vacation, Mardi Gras relevers converge on the city. Plan to arrive 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure. |
| 1/15/2013 | | Mayor Landrieu and Airport Officials Unveil Armstrong International Airport Improvements
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| 4/17/2013 | | Mayor Landrieu, Aviation Board and Regional Leaders Announce Plans to Build, New World Class Airport on North Side of MSY
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| 5/16/2013 | | New Aviation Board Chair Named
First Female Chair of Aviation Board |
| 9/25/2012 | | Perlis Cajun clothing Debuts at Amrstrong International Airport
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| 2/5/2013 | | Record Crowd Passes Through Armstrong International Airport
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| 1/24/2012 | | Revenue Bond Rating Affirmed by Moody's
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| 9/14/2012 | | Saints Store to Open in Armstrong International Airport
As part of the
ongoing transformation at the Airport, a widespread revamp of concessions
program is taking place, the New Orleans Saints opened their Saints store at
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport today.
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| 4/9/2013 | | Scheduled Charters to Cancun begin
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| 8/28/2012 | | Southwest Adds 1.5 Million Seats in New Orleans Including a New Destination
Big win for New Orleans
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| 5/7/2013 | | Southwest Adds Service between New Orleans and Austin
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| 7/16/2012 | | Spirit Airlines to Start Service at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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| 11/20/2012 | | Thanksgiving Travel
Plan ahead for Thanksgiving Travel |
| 10/10/2012 | | Ticket Lobby to Expand with Whitney Bank 's Relocation
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| Airport Report |
| Date | | Publication |
| 3/1/2010 | | "New Beginnings, Greater New Orleans,"
Patricia Malone, Interim Director of Aviation |
| 4/1/2013 | | A New Airport Under Study
In 2012 while working feverously to complete the over $300 million modernization of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) was also working on a feasibility study for a new airport terminal at the existing airport location in Kenner. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu had sent a request for the study to the NOAB in their August meeting in 2011. Justification for the study revolved around a number of factors.
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| 1/1/2011 | | A New Year - A New Beginning
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, reviews some new policies and introduces two new executives that will be joining the staff in 2011. |
| 2/1/2013 | | A Promising Year for MSY and Greater New Orleans
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| 5/1/2013 | | A World Class Airport for a World Class City
On Wednesday, April 17, the New Orleans Aviation Board took action to accept the recommendation from consultants contracted to do a study for the location of a new terminal. Four alternative sites were reviewed. The alternative options were (1) refurbishing the existing terminal site or build a new terminal on the (2) Southside, (3) Westside or (4) Northside of the existing campus. The recommended alternative that was approved by the Board was the option for the Northside of the airfield (see illustration on side 2). The completed comprehensive analysis came less than two years after New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu requested the Aviation Board undertake an in-depth and robust analysis of the four proposals for the future of the airport from the airport’s master plan. The study looked at financial feasibility, environmental impact, design, and operational impacts, including potential uses for the existing terminal and surrounding infrastructure.
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| 4/1/2012 | | Accountability & Transparency at MSY
Over one year ago, I reported to readers of the Airport Report that the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) and staff had taken significant steps to enhance a sense of accountability and transparency at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Very soon after I joined the MSY team in 2010, the Aviation Board requested audits through Harold A. Asher, CPA as a means of increasing transparency. In the early fall of that year after having studied the workings of the Airport, I submitted my 100 Day Report to the Board with a recommendation for audits after identifying significant system risks. These included a lack of policies and procedures and internal controls, lack of staff to conduct core business and findings of disproportionate revenues and expenses. I also recommended that the fleet of airport vehicles be significantly reduced and a new over-time policy for NOAB employees be set after Asher’s audit review of NOAB Overtime (posted on the Airport website). |
| 4/1/2011 | | Air Service Soars at MSY
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, discusses new air service at MSY |
| 10/1/2012 | | Airport Capital Improvement Projects Near Completion
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is entering into the final phase of the $356 million modernization of the airport, as we get closer to our construction deadline of Super Bowl 2013.
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| 12/1/2012 | | Airport Construction Wrapping Up
As we enter the December holiday season and approach the new year, I am happy to report we are completing the final touches on all of the construction and wrapping up our $356 million modernization program. We, at the airport, are excited about the changes and I know our passengers that have not been in the airport recently will be impressed by the new décor, the new shops and the new restaurants.
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| 09/01/2011 | | Airport Expansion - A New Plan for the Future
At the August New Orleans Aviation Board meeting, the following letter from New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu was presented to the Board Chairman Nolan V. Rollins by New Orleans city officials: |
| 7/1/2011 | | Airport Numbers Continue to Soar
The return of tourists to the city is a welcomed sign that recovery from all of the natural and man-made disasters the city has survived is not only underway but is accelerating. Many of these tourists fly into the city using Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, a fact I believe is reflected in our increased passenger loads. Officials in the city that track tourism numbers state there has been a nearly 20 percent increase in tourism this year in New Orleans, as compared to last year. |
| 1/1/2013 | | Airport Super Bowl Plan is Complete
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| 7/1/2012 | | Arts in the Airport
Art and music are two important ways to showcase
a city’s unique ambiance, particularly in public structures. The use of the
arts in a public setting has been shown to create an improved public
environment through the enhancement of spaces, with the sights and sounds of
quality artists and musicians that are unique in their field and their
presentation.
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| 10/1/2010 | | Assessing the future of the Airport - Part 1
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, gives his 100 day report to the New Orleans Aviation Board. |
| 11/1/2010 | | Assessing the Future of the Airport - Part 2
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation shares his strategy concerning "Operations" - Build internal capacity, Bid third party contracts, Consolidation of office space, Maintenance and service agreements, Analyze and evaluate PM/CM contracts, Improve customer service, Improve concessions, "Cleaning, Electronic timekeeping and Free parking. |
| 12/1/2010 | | Assessing the Future of the Airport - Part 3
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, continues his strategy conerning the Airport's Infrastructure and Finance. |
| 1/1/2012 | | Building for the Future
We believe that our journey to becoming a world class airportis not an event but a process. To get to the world class airportstatus, we are working on a feasibility study for a new airportterminal to be constructed on the Airport property associatedwith steady progress on the completion of our $300 milliondollar modernization of the existing terminal. |
| 10/11/2011 | | Developments at Armstrong International Airport
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| 2/1/2011 | | Establishing “Gold Standard” Governance
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, discusses new Board policies and Transparency at MSY |
| 8/1/2011 | | Finding Jobs at the Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport plays many roles in the community. While some may think of the airport as nothing more than a transportation center where airplanes land and passengers and cargo move from one place to another, in reality the airport is much more than that. The airport is a source of revenue for government municipalities, a partner in industry with local businesses and most importantly in this troubled economy a provider of jobs. |
| 11/1/2011 | | Holiday Travel Tips at Armstrong International Airport
As we enter the holiday season, many of our residents will be traveling by air to visit loved ones and friends. I would like to share some tips with you that might make your travel through Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport a little easier.
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| 5/1/2010 | | Hosting a Special Conference
Courtney Courseault Thornton, 2010 AMAC Coference Co-Chair |
| 7/1/2010 | | Hurricane Prepardness at Armstrong International
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation |
| 5/1/2012 | | Improving Concessions at MSY
 On our path to transforming the airport into a business that closely reflects the aspirations of our community, we have discussed many initiatives with you in these reports. One such initiative is upgrading the concessions at the airport.
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| 5/2/2011 | | Improving Services at MSY
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, discusses the results of a recent Concessions Survey and ways we will use this information to improve Services at MSY |
| 1/1/2010 | | Moving forward in 2010
Patricia Malone, Interim Director of Aviation |
| 3/1/2012 | | New Airport Developments
As Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport continues its modernization of the existing airport campus by Super Bowl 2013, the challenge by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to develop a "world class airport” has been heard and preliminary steps to address the directive are underway.
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| 6/1/2012 | | Planning for the Hurricane Season
June 1st is the declared first day of the 2012 Hurricane Season and hurricane forecasters are calling for a below-average hurricane season this year. Regardless of the forecast, the key is to always be prepared with a storm safety plan during this time of year.
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| 6/1/2011 | | Planning for the Hurricane Season
The 2011 Hurricane Season began on June 1st. Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, discusses the Airport's Hurricane Preparedness Plan and what passengers should do to prepare for a hurricane or tropical storm. |
| 6/1/2013 | | Planning for the Hurricane Season
June 1st heralds the first day of the 2013 Hurricane Season. Many hurricane forecasters have begun to make their predictions for the season. Regardless of the predictions, the key is to be prepared and have a storm safety plan.
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| 9/1/2012 | | Pre-K air service restored at MSY
By Iftikhar Ahmad - Director of Aviation, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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| 12/1/2011 | | Preparing for Emergencies
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, discusses recent table-top exercises and full-scale exercises held at MSY. |
| 8/1/2012 | | Preparing for the Super Bowl
New
Orleans has been the host to some very big sporting events over the years, but
none bigger than a Super Bowl. As everyone must know by now, New Orleans will
be in the spotlight on Feb. 3, 2013 when the Super Bowl returns to the Crescent
City for a 10th time. This high profile game will bring attention to
our region, our city and our airport.
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| 3/1/2011 | | Preparing for the Super Bowl
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation, discusses plans for getting the Airport ready for the 2013 Super bowl |
| 2/1/2010 | | Safety is Our Goal
Patricia Malone, Interim Director of Aviation |
| 8/1/2010 | | Serving the Public both Inside and Out
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation |
| 4/1/2010 | | Serving with Jobs
Patricia Malone, Interim Director of Aviation |
| 9/1/2010 | | Sharing Information with the Public
Need to get information from Your Airport? Iftikhar Ahmad, Airport Director, discusses the options that are available. |
| 3/1/2013 | | Special Events Impact Traffic at MSY
In January, we kicked off the year with
thousands of Sugar Bowl fans faithfully following their two respective
college teams to the Crescent City. This was followed by our yearly
Mardi Gras celebration that was extended a week to allow for the Super
Bowl to take place in the Superdome. Then if that wasn’t enough
following the departure of the Mardi Gras revelers after Ash Wednesday,
the airport was called upon to be the travel conveyance for stranded
passengers from the Carnival Cruise ship - Triumph. They were bussed to
us from the Mobile Cruise Ship Port after their emergency docking with a
final sojourn scheduled to the Triumph homeport of Galveston, TX via a
flight to Houston on 11 chartered aircraft from MSY.
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| 6/1/2010 | | The New Director of Aviation
Iftikhar Ahmad, Director of Aviation |
| 11/1/2012 | | Tips for Holiday Travel at Armstrong International Airport
As we enter the holiday season, many of our residents will be traveling
by air to visit loved ones and friends. I would like to share some tips
with you that might make your travel through Louis Armstrong New Orleans
International Airport a little easier.
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| Archives |
| Date | | Publication |
| 2/14/1954 | | 'I Flew with Moisant'
Gulfport Woman Recalls meeting the namesake for the Airport in New Orleans.
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| 3/22/1987 | | N.O. airport: Deregulation's been trying
The Times-Picayune, March 22, 1987
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| Employee Newsletters |
| Date | | Publication |
| 8/15/2008 | | Inside MSY - Fall 2008
AAAE 80th Annual Conference & Expo, New Zipper LIne, Surviving Gustav and Sound Proofing Program |
| 8/15/2009 | | Inside MSY - Fall 2009
Making Dreams Come True, Security Reminder, Honor Air Flights, Continental at Work and Capital Improvement Program |
| 4/16/2007 | | Inside MSY - Spring 2007
Music to your Eyes campaign rolls on, Cell Phone Lot opens and A Word from Sean |
| 3/15/2008 | | Inside MSY - Spring 2008
JetBlue begins Boston Service, ExpressJet 1-year Anniversary, Air Force One meets Mexico One and NOAB Avcom Recognizes Employee |
| 3/15/2009 | | Inside MSY - Spring 2009
Unique Nuptial for NOAB Manager, AeroMexico Service Returns, Congrats to Tax Free 20 Years of Service |
| 3/10/2010 | | Inside MSY - Spring 2010
Iftikhar Ahmad Named Director, Frontier Returns to MSY, Construction Moving Along |
| 10/15/2010 | | Inside MSY - Summer/Fall 2010
The New United, Canadian Air Service Returns, Capital Improvements Program, ID Badge Renewal Procedures |
| 11/4/2011 | | Inside MSY - Summer/Fall 2011
"Throw Me Something" Fridays, In Remembrance - Henry Smith, NOAB employee luncheon, MSY Red Coat Retires, and more.. |
| 12/15/2007 | | Inside MSY - Winter 2007
SWA Star of the Month, Cranes in the Sky, Wi-Fi Access now offered and AeroMexico Charters |
| 2/15/2011 | | inside MSY - Winter 2010
San Francisco Service, Zulu Queen arrives at MSY, Saints Ambassador, ID Badge Renewal, Sugar Bowl, and more. |
| Archived Press Releases |
| Date | | Publication |
| 7/25/2011 | | Accidental Discharge at MSY
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| 7/14/2010 | | Air Canada Announces Service between New Orleans and Toronto
Service between Toronto and New Orleans starts October 30, 2010 |
| 9/14/2010 | | Airport Receives $6.2 Million AIP Grant
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| 11/10/2010 | | Airport Receives Notice of Community Disaster Loan Forgiveness
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| 3/11/2011 | | Airport Seeks Public Input on Concessions Offerings
Survey to solicit public input posted on-line |
| 9/2/2011 | | Airport Website Named a Winner in a North American Contest
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| 5/18/2010 | | AirTran Airways Announces New Nonstop Service Between Milwaukee and New Orleans
New service between Milwaukee and New Orleans to begin October 7, 2010 |
| 3/17/2010 | | Armstrong International Airport to Host Kick Off Ceremony for the Construction of Concourse D Expansion
The airport kicks off another part of its $400+ Million Airport Capital Improvement Program |
| 5/12/2011 | | Armstrong International Bond Rating Outlook Revised Upward
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| 7/1/2010 | | Armstrong International Concessionaire Hours Extended
In response to increasing demand, Armstrong International Airport has extended the hours for its concessionaires |
| 3/14/2011 | | Armstrong International Gains Additional Flights
MSY gains additional flights to Baltimore-Washington, Nashville and Kansas City |
| 3/2/2011 | | Armstrong International Reports Record Post-Katrina Numbers
Passenger numbers up 5.1% in 2010. |
| 5/6/2010 | | Armstrong International Sells $53.7M in Bonds to
Support the Ongoing Terminal Modernization Program
PFC Bonds to be used to upgrade the airport's facilities. |
| 10/25/2010 | | Armstrong International Unveils New Website
New Site Gives Travelers Ultimate Single-Stop Online Resource |
| 4/21/2010 | | Aviation Board Approves Contract with Iftikhar Ahmad as Director of Aviation
"We are so pleased to have Mr.
Ahmad join the team at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport,” said
Aviation Board Chairman Dan Packer
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| 8/18/2010 | | Aviation Board Elects New Officers
The NOAB elects a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman |
| 1/14/2011 | | Board Finance Committee implementing new policies and procedures
"Gold Standard" Goverance Result from Two Analyses Commissioned by Aviation Board |
| 10/12/2011 | | Cuba Approves New Flight Service from New Orleans
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| 6/25/2010 | | Fitch Affirms Rating on New Orleans Aviation Board $144M Bond Series 2009
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| 8/26/2011 | | Hurricane Irene Impacts
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| 7/9/2010 | | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Receives $4 Million AIP Grant
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| 10/21/2010 | | Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport withdraws from FAA Airport Privatization Pilot Program
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| 3/3/2011 | | Mardi Gras Revelers Converge on New Orleans
Mardi Gras is upon us at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and we are seeing our seasonal surge in passenger traffic. |
| 8/18/2011 | | Mayor Landrieu Calls for Robust Analysis on Future of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Asks Aviation Board for a Financially-feasible Plan for World-class Airport |
| 2/25/2010 | | Midwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Kansas City and New Orleans
New service between Kansas City and New Orleans to begin May 20, 2010 |
| 2/27/2010 | | NEW ORLEANS AVAITION BOARD NAMES TOP CANDIDATE FOR DIRECTOR OF AVIATION POSITION
New Orleans Aviation Board meets with Director of Aviation at Dayton International Airport |
| 3/9/2011 | | New Orleans Receives Approval for Cuba Service
MSY received federal approval to serve as a port of entry for flights to Cuba. |
| 2/18/2010 | | New Orleans to Host Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Conference
15th Annual International Aviation Forcast Summit will take place in New Orleans, LA |
| 2/22/2010 | | NOAB Names Top Candidate for Director of Aviation
New Orleans Aviation Board meets with Director of Aviation from Dayton International Airport |
| 11/19/2010 | | Plan Ahead for Holiday Travel
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| 11/21/2011 | | Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Travel
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| 6/15/2010 | | Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service To the West Coast
New Nonstop service to LAX to begin November 7, 2010 |
| 9/22/2010 | | Terminal Apron Work Shifts Flight Patterns
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| 10/7/2011 | | Terminal Improvement Project to Affect Vehicle Traffic Patterns
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| 10/22/2010 | | United Airlines Announces Service to San Francisco
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| 2/17/2011 | | United Airlines Resumes San Francisco Service
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| 7/7/2010 | | WestJet Announces Service between New Orleans and Toronto
New service to Toronto, Canada to begin November 1, 2010 |
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