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Michael Baker International Names Lance Chimka Business Developer for the Pittsburgh Office

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Monday, December 11, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Lance Chimka has been named Business Developer for the Pittsburgh office. In this role, Mr. Chimka will be responsible for facilitating the firm's business development process to win new work by strengthening and expanding Michael Baker's client and industry relationships throughout western Pennsylvania.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Lance Chimka has been named Business Developer for the Pittsburgh office.
  • In this role, Mr. Chimka will be responsible for facilitating the firm's business development process to win new work by strengthening and expanding Michael Baker's client and industry relationships throughout western Pennsylvania.
  • "For more than 80 years, Michael Baker has consistently delivered projects with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity," said John Robinson, Office Executive – Pittsburgh at Michael Baker International.
  • "As we continue to Reimagine Michael Baker and extend this legacy, Lance will accelerate our firm's growth by partnering with operations leaders to generate and capture new business opportunities and enhance our firm's client and industry engagement.

KBRA Releases Report for Allegheny County Airport Authority (Pittsburgh International Airport) Airport Revenue Bonds

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

On September 21, 2023, KBRA assigned an A+ rating with a Stable Outlook to the Allegheny County Airport Authority's ("ACAA's") Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A (AMT), Series 2023B (Non-AMT) and Series 2023C (Federally Taxable).

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  • On September 21, 2023, KBRA assigned an A+ rating with a Stable Outlook to the Allegheny County Airport Authority's ("ACAA's") Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A (AMT), Series 2023B (Non-AMT) and Series 2023C (Federally Taxable).
  • Concurrently, KBRA affirmed the long-term rating of A+ with a Stable Outlook on ACAA's outstanding Airport Revenue Bonds.
  • The rating assignment reflects the steady post-pandemic recovery in passenger traffic, revenue and destinations served at Pittsburgh International Airport ("PIT", or "the Airport").
  • Click here to view the report.

LEARNING CARE GROUP PREPARES TO OPEN NEW CHILD CARE SITE AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PIT)

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its employer-sponsored child care solutions, Learning Care Group is delighted to partner with the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) to develop and operate a new La Petite Academy, the first employee-dedicated childcare facility at Pittsburgh International Airport.

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  • Pittsburgh, PA, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its employer-sponsored child care solutions, Learning Care Group is delighted to partner with the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) to develop and operate a new La Petite Academy, the first employee-dedicated childcare facility at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  • The center will serve airport employee families and was first announced publicly during the Pittsburgh stop of First Lady Jill Biden’s Workforce Hub tour.
  • During her speech at Pittsburgh International Airport, Dr. Biden touted the concept of expanding access to childcare at parents’ workplaces as “revolutionary.”
    As a leader in early childhood education, Learning Care Group understands the importance of making high-quality, reliable care accessible to the ever-changing workforce.
  • “We are honored to partner with ACAA to open our new La Petite Academy at Pittsburgh International Airport,” said Learning Care Group Chief Business Development Officer Sean Sondreal.

AGB Welcomes Four Higher Education Leaders to Board of Directors

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that Paul Brajcich, Katherine Sawyer, Cynthia Shapira, and David Wilson were elected to the AGB Board of Directors, joining 14 other distinguished leaders. AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.

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  • AGB is the premier organization advocating strategic board governance in higher education.
  • "I am delighted that these individuals have chosen to share their insights, foresight, passion for higher education, and subject matter expertise with AGB," said AGB Board Chair Beverly Seay.
  • In addition to their positions on AGB's board, the new directors also serve as higher education leaders at colleges, universities, and institutionally related foundations.
  • AGB is the trusted resource for board members, chief executives, and key administrators on higher education governance and leadership.

Pittsburgh International Airport, CNX Announce Strategy to Reduce Emissions and Costs for Transportation and Other Industries

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

PITTSBURGH, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Call it a transformational fuel strategy for the transportation industry to lower costs, reduce emissions, and create jobs – with Pittsburgh leading the way.

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  • Tom Wolf about a statewide initiative to secure a hydrogen hub and large-scale carbon storage system in Pennsylvania, bringing further partnership opportunities to PIT.
  • These technologies will reduce local emissions and further reduce operating costs at the airport.
  • The airport will work with CNX to identify local, end-use opportunities that would benefit from using natural gas derivative products to reduce emissions.
  • Airport officials noted that the microgrid alone is forecast to reduce emissions by about 8.2 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year within the region.

ATP Flight School Opens New Training Center in Pittsburgh During Pilot Shortage

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATP Flight School is opening its 70th location at Allegheny County Airport (AGC) in West Mifflin, Pa., just 10 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, bringing professional airline pilot training to the Pittsburgh region during an unprecedented pilot shortage.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATP Flight School is opening its 70th location at Allegheny County Airport (AGC) in West Mifflin, Pa., just 10 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, bringing professional airline pilot training to the Pittsburgh region during an unprecedented pilot shortage.
  • "More pilots need to be trained to address the national pilot shortage and having another first-class option like ATP in Western Pennsylvania is key.
  • Airline Career Pilot Program class dates start each Monday at the new Pittsburgh training center.
  • To schedule a tour or introductory training flight, call ATP Admissions at (904) 595-7950.

Pittsburgh International Airport Breaks Ground on $1.4 Billion New Tech-Forward Terminal, First Airport to be Built from the Ground Up Post-Pandemic

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Officials broke ground on a new 700,000 square-foot terminal project,marking Pittsburgh International Airport as the firstterminalin the country to be built from the ground up in a post-pandemic world.

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  • Officials broke ground on a new 700,000 square-foot terminal project,marking Pittsburgh International Airport as the firstterminalin the country to be built from the ground up in a post-pandemic world.
  • ''The new Pittsburgh International Airport will be built for and by the people of this region,"Cassotissaid.
  • The airport's Safe Travels initiative commits to the highest in public health and safety standards in the airport industry.
  • The initiative, in accordance with guidelinesfrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outlines best practices for keeping travelers healthy.

Fast Company Names Pittsburgh International Airport One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pittsburgh International Airport continues to redefine what it means to be an airport.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pittsburgh International Airport continues to redefine what it means to be an airport.
  • On Tuesday, Fast Company named Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) one of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies.
  • For us, innovation is more than technology, said Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, which owns and operates Pittsburgh International Airport.
  • About Allegheny County Airport Authority:
    Allegheny County Airport Authority, which owns and operates Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport, is committed to transforming Pittsburghs airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the regions role as a world leader.

Powering the Future: Pittsburgh International Airport Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Microgrid to Power Entire Facility

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Monday, October 21, 2019

The power generated at PIT will become the primary supply for the entire airport, including the airfield, Hyatt hotel and Sunoco.

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  • The power generated at PIT will become the primary supply for the entire airport, including the airfield, Hyatt hotel and Sunoco.
  • The microgrid will generate power, in part, through onsite natural gas wells and approximately 7,800 solar panels across eight acres.
  • Part of our mission is to be a world leader in aviation innovation and this project is about powering airports into the future, said Pittsburgh International Airport CEO Christina Cassotis.
  • The Allegheny County Airport Authority Board of Directors awarded Peoples Natural Gas a 20-year contract to build, maintain and operate the microgrid at no cost to the airport.