Memphis International Airport

Avolta’s HMSHost Brings New Taste of Memphis to Concourse B at Memphis International Airport — The Wise Omega Bodega

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

At the new bar, passengers can now enjoy Wiseacre Brewing Company beers for the first time at MEM.

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  • At the new bar, passengers can now enjoy Wiseacre Brewing Company beers for the first time at MEM.
  • “We want our airport to reflect all that is great about Memphis, and The Wise Omega Bodega gives passengers the opportunity to enjoy another taste of Memphis.”
    The Wise Omega Bodega is HMSHost’s third new dining venue to open at Memphis International Airport in 2023.
  • Earlier this year, HMSHost opened outposts of Ramblin’ Joe’s Coffee and Chili’s Grill & Bar.
  • Additionally, ACI-NA awarded HMSHost the 2022 Excellence in Airport Concessions Award for the Best Employee Recognition Program.

AIRPORTS TO RESHAPE GLOBAL TRAVEL INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH 2050

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

BARCELONA, Spain, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), launched a new report today on the future of airports. The report was produced by the consulting firm's think tank Oliver Wyman Forum in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI World) and the Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), a multinational coalition spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia.  

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  • New report from the Oliver Wyman Forum: The Evolution of Airports: A Flight Path to 2050
    The report, entitled The Evolution of Airports: A Flight Path to 2050 identifies priorities and trends needed to "future-proof" operations and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Airports account for 2% to 5% of total aviation emissions, which represent approximately 2.5% of total carbon emissions globally.
  • This will happen as airports simultaneously work to electrify their own ground transport and take other steps to work toward net zero.
  • The Evolution of Airports provides thoughtful insights into the future trends shaping the world's airports and offers stakeholders and regulators advice on how they can support the path forward for airports."

View Smart Windows Selected For Phase II of Charlotte Douglas International Airport Concourse A Expansion

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) (“View”), the leader in smart building technologies, announced its Smart Windows have been selected for Phase II of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Concourse A expansion.

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  • Project follows successful View installation in Phase I of Concourse A expansion,
    MILPITAS, Calif. and CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) (“View”), the leader in smart building technologies, announced its Smart Windows have been selected for Phase II of the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Concourse A expansion.
  • This is the company’s second project at CLT, following Phase I’s installation of View Smart Windows in 2018, which saw the windows featured throughout the Concourse A Connector and Gates A21-29.
  • All Phase II gates and levels will feature View Smart Windows, optimizing the amount of natural light and reducing heat, glare, and energy consumption throughout the concourse.
  • “The survey results and positive reactions to the initial View Smart Windows installation at CLT’s Concourse A speak for themselves, and we look forward to collaborating with CLT once more on the next stage of the project.“
    In addition to CLT, View Smart Windows have been installed at several airports nationwide, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Phoenix Sky-Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Sealy & Company Adds to Memphis Portfolio with Acquisition of Two Recently Built Class A Industrial Properties Totaling 466,476 SF

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223005758/en/
    Sealy & Company announces the acquisition of two newly constructed multi-tenant buildings totaling 466,476 square feet of Class A Industrial property located in the Memphis market.
  • “Sealy & Company has a strong presence and track record in the Memphis market, which we are thrilled to continue with our latest acquisition of the Commercial Drive properties.
  • With this addition, Memphis now becomes the largest market by square footage in the Sealy & Company portfolio, followed closely by St. Louis and Dallas.
  • Sealy & Company has an exceptional team of over 100 employees, with corporate offices in Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA.

View Smart Windows Installation Unveiled at Grand Opening of O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 5 Expansion

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Monday, February 6, 2023

MILPITAS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) (“View”), the leader in smart building technologies, unveiled its new extensive Smart Windows installation this week at the recently completed 350,000-square-foot expansion of Terminal 5 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

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  • MILPITAS, Calif. and CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- View, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIEW) (“View”), the leader in smart building technologies, unveiled its new extensive Smart Windows installation this week at the recently completed 350,000-square-foot expansion of Terminal 5 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • The Terminal 5 expansion includes several new gates and two new lounges with View Smart Windows.
  • In her opening remarks at the grand opening, Mayor Lightfoot reflected on the improved terminal saying, “This is incredible.
  • View Smart Windows have been installed at several airports, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Phoenix Sky-Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Blue Vista Acquires 16-Building Industrial Park Near Memphis, Tennessee

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Blue Vista Capital Management (Blue Vista) today announced it has acquired Shelby Oaks Industrial Park, a 480,911 square foot portfolio of light industrial and flex properties located in the Northeast industrial submarket of Memphis, Tennessee.

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  • Blue Vista Capital Management (Blue Vista) today announced it has acquired Shelby Oaks Industrial Park, a 480,911 square foot portfolio of light industrial and flex properties located in the Northeast industrial submarket of Memphis, Tennessee.
  • In partnership with Westmount Realty Capital, LLC, Blue Vista acquired a majority interest in the property on behalf of its 2018-vintage value-add middle market real estate fund, Blue Vista Real Estate Partners V.
    Shelby Oaks Industrial Park is a 50-acre property consisting of 16 buildings situated directly off the I-240/I-40 interchange and within driving distance of downtown Memphis and the Memphis International Airport.
  • Located proximate to FedExs world hub, the Memphis Industrial market is well-positioned to support the citys expanding role in the U.S. distribution network.
  • Blue Vista is a leading investment management firm focused on helping investors maximize returns through best-in-class real estate equity and credit strategies across the risk-return spectrum.

WheelTug Announces AlbaStar as Launch Customer

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation pioneer WheelTug is pleased to announce that Spanish airline AlbaStar has signed as the WheelTug Launch Customer for Europe and will be the first to employ WheelTugs innovative electric taxi solution there.

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  • FARNBOROUGH, England, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation pioneer WheelTug is pleased to announce that Spanish airline AlbaStar has signed as the WheelTug Launch Customer for Europe and will be the first to employ WheelTugs innovative electric taxi solution there.
  • AlbaStar has chosen WheelTug not just for safety and operational reasons, but also because WheelTug offers a compelling environmental case.
  • Collaborating with AlbaStar in Memphis was such a positive experience that we are all the more pleased to partner with them again, this time as our Launch Customer, said WheelTug CEO Isaiah Cox.
  • With the Launch Customer Agreement signed, AlbaStar is now one of over two dozen airlines worldwide that have reserved delivery slot positions for more than 2,000 WheelTug systems.

View Smart Glass Improves Energy Efficiency and Passenger Experience at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Monday, June 20, 2022

The new concourse, designed by the architecture team of SmithGroup and Corgan to take advantage of the terminals natural light and picturesque view, is enclosed with floor-to-ceiling View Smart Glass.

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  • The new concourse, designed by the architecture team of SmithGroup and Corgan to take advantage of the terminals natural light and picturesque view, is enclosed with floor-to-ceiling View Smart Glass.
  • View Smart Glass plays an integral role in PHXs plans to elevate the passenger experience and achieve LEED Silver certification.
  • PHX is part of a growing list of airports across the country with View Smart Glass, including New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Spokane International Airport (GEG), Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), and the recently announced installation at Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Americas Friendliest Airport, has an annual economic impact of more than $38 billion.

View Announces Second Terminal at DFW to Feature View Smart Glass and Environmental Sensors

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

DFWs decision to incorporate View Smart Glass at the High C gates comes on the heels of a four-gate expansion at Terminal D, which opened last May.

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  • DFWs decision to incorporate View Smart Glass at the High C gates comes on the heels of a four-gate expansion at Terminal D, which opened last May.
  • View Smart Glass is a key component of DFWs strategy to transform travel and elevate the passenger experience.
  • View Smart Glass also plays an integral role in DFWs plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
  • At DFW, we have the ambitious goal of creating a sustainable airport ecosystem, said Robert Horton, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at DFW Airport.

View Smart Windows Improve Energy Efficiency and Passenger Experience at Missoula Montana Airport

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Monday, May 16, 2022

View Smart Windows are a key component of MSOs expansion project, which aims to lower the airports carbon footprint and establish MSO as Montanas flagship airport.

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  • View Smart Windows are a key component of MSOs expansion project, which aims to lower the airports carbon footprint and establish MSO as Montanas flagship airport.
  • View Smart Windows help us deliver a truly state-of-the-art facility that is energy-efficient and enclosed in floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views.
  • MSO is part of a growing list of airports across the country with View Smart Windows, including Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Chicago OHare International Airport (ORD), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Spokane International Airport (GEG), and the recently announced installation at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).
  • Managed by the Missoula County Airport Authority (MCAA), the Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) offers nonstop flights from six major airlines to 14 U.S. markets.