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Iceland Inspires Pitt Students with Energy Innovations and Culture

1 week ago | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop

By Brian HyslopPublished May 5, 2025Print/DownloadWhen Matt Barry returned from his first trip to Iceland, he wanted to share the experience with others who could appreciate the country’s rich history and culture — as well as its engineering advancements.
Solar Field Expansion Shines Light on How PIT Uses Its 8,800 Acres to Create Resiliency

2 weeks ago | blueskypit.com | Gina Mastrangelo |Brian Hyslop

By Gina Mastrangelo & Brian HyslopPublished April 29, 2025Print/DownloadPittsburgh International Airport continues to maximize its 8,800-acre campus to drive economic development in the region with a project that will more than double its solar field. Power outages that shut down London Heathrow Airport and airports in Spain and Portugal highlighted the significance of PIT’s award-winning microgrid, a blueprint for airport resiliency around the world.
Duquesne Supply Co. Provides Local Lift to PIT’s Retail Row and to Makers

3 weeks ago | blueskypit.com | Bob Batz Jr.

By Bob Batz Jr.Published April 21, 2025Print/DownloadA new retail store in the heart of the airside terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport demonstrates the airport’s commitment to supplying travelers with a selection of products that celebrate Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Stands Ready to Help Solve the Challenges of AI

1 month ago | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop |Evan Dougherty

By Brian HyslopPublished March 31, 2025Print/DownloadMainspring Energy’s decision to build a linear generator manufacturing facility next to Pittsburgh International Airport will harness the region’s expertise in manufacturing, engineering and energy, Brian Regli, Executive Director of Critical Investments for Pennsylvania, told the audience at Carnegie Mellon University’s Energy Week. The flagship event of the Wilton E.
How PIT’s Childcare Center Boosts the Regional Workforce

2 months ago | blueskypit.com | Joyce Gannon |Evan Dougherty

By Joyce GannonPublished March 10, 2025Print/DownloadOn a chilly winter morning, pre-schoolers at La Petite Academy at Pittsburgh International Airport gather around their teacher for story time. Throughout the day they’ll also engage with games, blocks and puzzles in the light-filled classroom. Art stations and a miniature kitchen also provide opportunities for them to get creative. But one feature in this space isn’t standard at childcare centers: the panoramic view of planes taking off.
How Pittsburgh International Airport Contributes to the Region’s Economy

2 months ago | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop |Julie Bercik |Evan Dougherty

By Brian Hyslop & Julie BercikPublished February 24, 2025Print/DownloadPittsburgh International Airport is dedicated to connecting Pittsburgh to the world through 62 nonstop destinations from the West Coast to Europe. But improving the economic vitality of the region goes beyond business travel. The latest economic impact report found that PIT helps to generate 148,000 jobs and $29 billion in business revenues in the region.
How Universal Access Is Transforming the Passenger Experience at PIT

Feb 14, 2025 | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop

By Brian HyslopPublished February 14, 2025Print/DownloadPittsburgh is known for being a welcoming community, which explains why being at the forefront of the universal access movement in airports comes naturally. The transformation at Pittsburgh International Airport, driven by the new landside terminal opening this year, is creating a sense of place through the concept known as NaTeCo – Nature, Technology, Community.
What Decisions Have Helped PIT Turn Challenges into Opportunities?

Jan 13, 2025 | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop |Julie Bercik

By Brian Hyslop & Julie BercikPublished January 13, 2025Print/DownloadThe story of Pittsburgh is the story of how disruption is transformed into opportunity. The region, which has undergone not one but two official renaissances, is arguably in the midst of another. And the new Pittsburgh International Airport is a key element of the revitalization and reimagining of the region and its economy. To understand the airport’s transformation, it’s important to know its history.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Travel Requirement to Visit the U.K.

Jan 13, 2025 | blueskypit.com | Daniel Lagiovane

By Daniel LagiovanePublished January 13, 2025Print/DownloadIf you want to visit the U.K. this year, you’ll need more than a passport and a British Airways ticket. Starting on Jan. 8, U.S. citizens also will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom, regardless of whether the trip is for tourism, business or a short-term educational experience. An ETA generally allows a traveler to spend up to six months in the U.K. but does not replace a visa for other cases.
New Eating and Shopping Options Coming to PIT in 2025

Jan 6, 2025 | blueskypit.com | Daniel Lagiovane

By Daniel LagiovanePublished January 6, 2025Print/DownloadAs the number of passengers grows and diversifies, Pittsburgh International Airport continues to adapt its concession offerings to reflect local travelers’ tastes.