By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager More than 2,300 job seekers flocked to the Airport Community Job Fair on Oct. 31 in the hope of landing one of 1,800 positions available at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Early totals indicate 438 applicants were hired on the spot, with more […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Hundreds of Airport employees increased their operational awareness and shared best practices at the second annual OneATL Safety and Risk Management Expo. The conference, held last week at the Georgia International Convention Center, is one of only two of its kind hosted by a U.S. airport. […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager The concessions program at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hit an unprecedented peak in 2016, topping $1 billion in gross sales in a calendar year. ATL leaders, joined by Airport concessionaires, announced the milestone with food and fanfare July 11 . Airport Assistant General Manager of […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager The ATL Cargo Awards celebrated and honored the Airport’s “robust and vibrant” air cargo community with a ceremony and luncheon June 21. More than 100 attended the annual event, which was held in the North Cargo building and featured stakeholders from the air cargo community, including ground handlers, ramp […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager More than 100 Department of Aviation employees brought more than their work bags and lunches to the offices one morning last week. April 27 marked Bring Your Child to Work Day, coinciding with the annual U.S. observance of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager It was easy being green at the third annual GreeningATL Excellence Awards on April 21. Department of Aviation leaders and ATL stakeholders gathered at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway to celebrate the sustainability successes of the past year and honor individuals and companies that have advanced […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager This month, TV and online viewers get an inside look into the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is airing a documentary on the aviation industry and ATL’s vital role. “City in the Sky” is a three-part documentary series that goes […]
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By Anika Robertson Senior Editor/Assistant Public Relations Manager Take a moment to think about when you had a medical crisis or scare, whom did you turn to? A friend? Family member? For Department of Aviation team member Maulana “MT” Tenney, kindness came in the form of Timothy Cinnamon, a colleague who stepped up not only […]
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By Shane Blatt Senior Public Relations Manager Word is getting around the state about the wonders of ATL’s Tour program. The program was featured in the November/December edition of the Women in Aviation International (WAI) newsletter. Atlanta’s Gone With the Wind chapter of WAI recently toured the world’s busiest and most efficient airport, getting an […]
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