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PIT Takes Steps to Become a Leader in SAF Production

3 weeks ago | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop

By Brian HyslopPublished May 16, 2025Print/DownloadPittsburgh International Airport’s innovation mindset was in the spotlight when the World Innovation Summit moved to Carnegie Mellon University for two days of conference sessions, innovation tours, pitches and networking opportunities.
British Airways CEO Praises Pittsburgh’s Spirit of Innovation

3 weeks ago | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop

By Brian HyslopPublished May 14, 2025Print/DownloadAs innovation leaders gathered in Pittsburgh from around the world, a recurring message emerged that embracing innovation not only builds in resiliency for the future, it also yields tangible results in the near term.
World Innovation Summit Attracts Global Leaders to Pittsburgh to Drive Aviation Transformation

3 weeks ago | blueskypit.com | Brian Hyslop

By Brian HyslopPublished May 12, 2025Print/DownloadThe World Innovation Summit, which began as the Aviation and Robotics Summit in 2023, has changed its name, its scope and its reach as it has evolved.
Iceland Inspires Pitt Students with Energy Innovations and Culture

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

Mar 10, 2025 | 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

Feb 24, 2025 | 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.