CVG is deploying and demonstrating an autonomous baggage tractor called Auto-DollyTug, which combines the utility of a baggage tractor with the unit load device carrying capability of an airport dolly, to improve capacity and efficiency.
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Dunkin’ replaces Starbucks as primary coffee vendor at CVG
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is set to add seven new food and beverage concepts over the next year. Concepts will be run and operated by SSP American and Tailwind Hospitality Inc. Two new restaurants will be located in Concourse A, with five in Concourse B. Much of the replacements were scheduled to move in prior […]
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CVG Airport CEO Candace McGraw to step down
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Candace McGraw announced her intention to step down during a Kenton County Airport Board meeting on Tuesday. “It’s a bittersweet decision for me,” McGraw said during the meeting. McGraw will remain CEO until June 30, 2025, said Kenton County Airport Board Chair Lisa Sauer. McGraw was first hired as CEO […]
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CVG highlights cargo operation growth in 2023
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport released its annual economic impact report, highlighting the growth of the airport’s cargo operation. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Cincinnati’s Economics Center, found that CVG has an annual economic impact of $9.3 billion — a $6 billion increase over the past decade. Additionally, CVG ended the […]
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Breeze Airways introducing nonstop flights to San Diego, Hartford
Breeze Airways is adding two nonstop routes out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport starting in spring. Starting in May, Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights from CVG to San Diego, California, and Hartford, Connecticut. “We’re pleased that Breeze will provide nonstop service to San Diego and Hartford to complement its other service offerings,” CVG CEO Candace McGraw […]
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Future Airpark Logistics 237 site near CVG closer to key funding
A large site near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is moving into the review stage for a statewide funding program aiming to create shovel-ready sites for companies seeking expansion. The program – the Kentucky Product Development Initiative – financially supports upgrading infrastructure on industrial sites around the state in hopes of spurring more economic activity in […]
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Kentucky awards CVG $3.6 million for cargo village
The state of Kentucky is taking more steps to assist Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on its quest to transform itself into a global cargo hub. Home to an Amazon Air Hub and DHL’s North American Superhub, CVG is one of the fastest-growing cargo airports in the world, having experienced a 149% increase in cargo activity […]
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CVG DHL workers go on strike Thursday
As of Thursday morning, over 1,100 DHL Express Teamsters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have officially gone on strike to protest what they deem as unfair labor practices. On Sunday, DHL Teamsters at CVG announced that 98% of their ranks had voted to authorize a strike. The workers cited the desire for a new […]
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CVG launches new on-demand taxi service
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport travelers will now have access to an on-demand taxi service. zTrip has officially launched at CVG. The company markets itself as a hybrid between traditional taxi and ride-hailing services. zTrip will operate out of the airport’s Ground Transport East wing of the main terminal and will be specifically marked with the […]
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Passengers de-boarded after plane’s wheel got stuck off runway at CVG
Written by Felicia Jordan for WCPO Passengers were asked to de-board their plane after a wheel went off the tarmac at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Sunday night. CVG officials did not say what happened or how the wheel got off the tarmac, but several crews were on the runway Sunday night, surrounding the […]