Syracuse Hancock International Airport

LivAway Suites® Announces Expansion into New York, Leveraging $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill and CHIPS Act

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LivAway Suites® announced today they have broken ground on their newest location in Dewitt, N.Y. near Syracuse Hancock International Airport.  Since launching last spring, LivAway Suites now has five locations under construction and expects to break ground on 10 additional properties in 2024.  LivAway Suites is on track to open its first locations this coming summer. 

Key Points: 
  • Since launching last spring, LivAway Suites now has five locations under construction and expects to break ground on 10 additional properties in 2024.
  • The new LivAway Suites in Dewitt, N.Y. is expected to reap the benefits of a stimulated local and regional economy due to two recent national spending bills: The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) Act .
  • "The Infrastructure and CHIPS Acts are expected to dramatically increase the demand for economy extended stay hotels nationally over the coming years," said Mike Nielson, Chief Executive Officer of LivAway Suites.
  • However, that trend has rebounded over the past two years since the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed.

NUAIR® Receives Civil Flight Authority for 240 Square Miles Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

To capstone a year of growth and development, NUAIR expanded its operations earlier in 2023 creating the NUAIR Center of Excellence headquarters at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

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  • To capstone a year of growth and development, NUAIR expanded its operations earlier in 2023 creating the NUAIR Center of Excellence headquarters at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
  • The acceptance of this 240 square mile waiver – as well as the Special Flight Operations Certificate approval for Canadian operations in 2023 – gives NUAIR the autonomy to continue offering white glove uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) testing services in the state of New York and beyond.
  • “NUAIR has a commitment to the people of New York to integrate and innovate aviation safely and sustainably in a way that benefits the entire state,” said NUAIR President and CEO, Ken Stewart.
  • This Civil BVLOS Waiver will allow for broader testing of UAS opportunities and pave the way for scalable and replicable results across the globe.

D-Fend Solutions Expands and Extends Participation in FAA Program for UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Aimed at Enhancing Airport Safety

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Fend Solutions, the leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone detection and takeover mitigation technology, announced today expanded and extended participation in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program, aimed at achieving safe and efficient airport and National Airspace System (NAS) operations. The company's core Counter-UAS system, EnforceAir, underwent testing at a second airport site, Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).

Key Points: 
  • The company's core Counter-UAS system, EnforceAir , underwent testing at a second airport site, Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
  • EnforceAir was previously selected for participation in the FAA Program at Atlantic City International Airport (KACY).
  • The evaluation further ensures that EnforceAir does not adversely impact or interfere with safe airport operations, aircraft navigation, or air traffic services.
  • D-Fend Solutions rapidly progressed from initial testing at one airport to further assessment in a second airport environment.

Flex Force Enterprises Inc. Completes Phase 3 under the FAA Mitigation Program

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex Force has continued to support the FAA's Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program.

Key Points: 
  • Flex Force Enterprises Inc.'s Dronebuster® Block 4 is the first and only drone mitigation system to successfully complete Phase 3 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mitigation Program.
  • Dronebuster® becomes the first and only drone mitigation system to complete Phase 3 of the FAA Mitigation Program.
  • Jake Sullivan, CEO of Flex Force, said "We are thrilled to be selected and first to complete the FAA's Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program.
  • Flex Force is headquartered in Portland, OR at the intersection of a large tech corridor running from Seattle to Silicon Valley.

Quebec-based aviation expert Aeromag positions itself in North America

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Aeromag and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) officially presented this Quebec innovation today in the company of numerous guests and partners.

Key Points: 
  • Aeromag and the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) officially presented this Quebec innovation today in the company of numerous guests and partners.
  • We are fortunate to work with aviation enthusiasts and experts who push us to excel.
  • This facility will become the most advanced in North America, and will play a crucial role in conserving resources, reducing waste, and promoting a green economy.
  • We owe this technological breakthrough to our Quebec team," says Gabriel Lépine, Executive Vice President, Operations and Development.

Nashville Marketing Agency, Horton Group, Named Web Excellence Awards Winner in Two Categories

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Web Excellence Awards, a leading international interactive web awards competition, has announced the 2023 award winners highlighting this year's "best of the best" in web design and development.

Key Points: 
  • Horton Group, in partnership with Syracuse Airport and Urban Juicer, wins at the annual Web Excellence Awards in two categories.
  • FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Web Excellence Awards, a leading international interactive web awards competition, has announced the 2023 award winners highlighting this year's "best of the best" in web design and development.
  • Located in Syracuse, New York, the Syracuse Hancock International Airport provides crucial information for those flying into and out of the city.
  • The Urban Juicer is a local Nashville chain that specializes in juices, smoothies, and salads.

Commercial UAV Expo Launches New Advanced Airspace Summit

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an important addition to this year's conference program: the Advanced Airspace Summit. Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, and the Advanced Airspace Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 6, as part of the event's conference program.

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  • Summit to address challenges in navigating trust, regulations and operations in the future of airspace
    PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo , the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an important addition to this year's conference program: the Advanced Airspace Summit .
  • Commercial UAV Expo takes place September 5-7, 2023, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, and the Advanced Airspace Summit will be held on Wednesday, September 6, as part of the event's conference program.
  • "Commercial UAV Expo is working to bridge that gap and create trust within the entirety of the airspace community – including the general public.
  • The Advanced Airspace Summit is part of a robust conference program delivering practical, actionable education developed in conjunction with commercial drone leaders .

Dedrone Expands FAA Partnership for Counterdrone Operations at Airports

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230502005228/en/
    Dedrone technology to be installed at second airport in ongoing support of FAA.
  • We are honored to continue our work with the FAA to make airports safer for passengers, crew and airport staff by incorporating our counterdrone technology into existing airport security apparatuses,” said Aaditya Devarakonda, CEO of Dedrone.
  • Dedrone has also been selected to work with the FAA on bringing safe mitigation technologies to airports, including the recently released DedroneDefender precision jammer.
  • This work with the FAA constitutes a further expansion of Dedrone’s service to the 30 US federal entities that Dedrone already counts as customers.

Hidden Level and Saab Continue UAS Research Work With the FAA

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The FAA's UAS detection and mitigation research is expected to continue through 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The FAA's UAS detection and mitigation research is expected to continue through 2023.
  • We are honored to participate in this crucial research program to provide additional tools to keep the National Airspace System safe," says Jeff Cole, Hidden Level CEO.
  • Hidden Level's Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) offers an additional level of situational awareness, providing a very robust surveillance picture.
  • The UAS research being done at Syracuse Hancock International Airport is a great example of how Central New York has become one of the premier UAS technology hubs in the world.

Average Airfare Costs Drop Year-Over-Year for Most Airports, CompareCards.com Study Finds

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Average airfare costs were down in 81 of the 100 largest airports, but there were some exceptions.

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  • Average airfare costs were down in 81 of the 100 largest airports, but there were some exceptions.
  • Chicago-Midway airport saw the largest uptick in average airfare, increasing by nearly 7% from 2017 to 2018, while Chicago's O'Hare jumped 4%.
  • Long Island MacArthur Airport in Long Island, Syracuse Hancock International and Portland International Airport had the largest decreases in average airfare costs.
  • In each of those airports average airfare costs fell by over 10%.