The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is revamping its baggage handling system after it was deemed obsolete and highly inefficient. CVG entered into an agreement with Germany-based Beumer Corporation at last week’s Kenton County Airport Board meeting. Beumer is responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the new system. In total, the CVG is […]
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Development of vertiport master plan approved by Kenton County Airport Board
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is exploring the idea of developing a vertiport — a next-generation launching pad for aircraft of the future. This week, the Kenton County Airport Board voted to enter into an agreement with Populous Inc. to develop a Vertiport Master Plan. In total, over $603,914 will be spent on the plan. […]
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Newport’s $134 million Margaritaville Resort gets first approval for tax incentives
Gov. Andy Beshear’s office released details on the planned Margaritaville Resort in Newport, which the city council approved in April, in a press release Wednesday. The $133.6 million resort “is expected to create 282 jobs, 187 full-time and 95 part-time, and provide an economic boost to the region,” the release reads. “We just celebrated our […]
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Delta Air Lines to restart nonstop route between Cincinnati, Raleigh-Durham
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, also known as CVG, will resume offering nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham, N.C. Beginning Sept. 11, Delta will offer one nonstop flight daily from CVG to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Travelers can view flight options and buy tickets here.
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Kenton County Farm Tour to host 13th annual event in October
The Kenton County Farm Tour will host its 13th annual self-guided farm tour of farms throughout Kenton County on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “This self-guided tour features some of Kenton County’s finest farms, exciting interactive activities and the chance to discover the roots of food and ornamentals grown in our […]
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Ottobots, roll out! CVG’s robots will deliver food while you wait for your flight
Written by Felicia Jordan for WCPO The robots are coming to CVG, and they’re bringing food. CVG’s “Ottobots,” named so after the name of the California-based company that created them, Ottonomy, will now be offering more than just snacks. Though the bots launched in 2021 in Concourse B, where they brought hungry passengers snacks, bottled […]
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NKY continues to play large role in Kentucky’s tourism growth
In the land of racehorses and bourbon, tourism is one of the most important economic sectors. Northern Kentucky has increasingly become a larger part of that growing market. Yesterday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear touted the record growth of Kentucky’s tourism sector during a visit to Lexington’s Distillery District. Within the numbers, NKY played a key […]
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CVG Airport partners with Cincinnati company for first-ever hot sauce vending machine
Written by Taylor Weiter for WCPO Need to spice up your airport snack? Well if you’re flying through CVG Airport, you’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of hot sauces at one vending machine. The Dude, Seriously Hot Sauce vending machine in Concourse A is the first of its kind, offering the brand’s […]
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CVG to upgrade security exit lane, passenger meet and greet area
Improvements are coming to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s main passenger exit area. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Airport Board entered into an agreement with Cincinnati-based contractor Graybach LLC to construct a new security exit lane, employee processing area, and to revamp the meet and greet area in CVG’s main terminal. The airport’s current passenger […]
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Places to get out on the water this Independence Day
Want to get outside this Independence Day? Good news! The Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region are filled with opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy the area’s natural beauty. Check out these day trip destinations where you and your family can spend some time on the water. AJ Jolly Park — This […]
