RFD Announces Direct Flights to Nashville Through Allegiant Airlines
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: Nov. 16, 2023 Catherine Povalitis rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 RFD Announces Direct Fights to Nashville Through Allegiant Airlines RFD, Allegiant now offer direct flights to seven destinations ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2023) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) is thrilled to announce that Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) will soon offer direct flights to Nashville with its partner Allegiant Airlines. Officials at RFD have been working for about five years to secure a route to Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Chicago Rockford International Airport Receives 2023 Civil Rights Advocate Partner Award
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2023) — The Greater Rockford Airport Authority is proud to announce the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Civil Rights 2023 Civil Rights Advocate Partner Award. This esteemed accolade acknowledges RFD's unwavering dedication to fostering growth and inclusivity by actively supporting socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) within the aviation industry. “The Civil Rights Advocate Partner Award is a testament to RFD's commitment to promoting diversity
Menzies Aviation Onsite at RFD, Fully Operational as of July
ROCKFORD — The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is pleased to officially welcome Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services provider with operations in 60-plus countries, to its campus. RFD along with Menzies Aviation announced in February the company would expand its U.S. cargo operations to Rockford. On June 1, a 10-year lease of Building 3 of the International Cargo Center began. Officials at Menzies Aviation say the company will be fully operational in July to provide cargo and freighter handling services
RFD Ranked 13th Largest Cargo Airport in the Nation
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: June 20, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 Chicago Rockford International Airport Now Ranked 13th Largest Cargo Airport in the Nation Surpasses Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) ranking ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 20, 2023) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the preliminary results of its 2022 All-Cargo Data for U.S. Airports, ranking Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) as the 13th largest cargo airport in the United States for landed weight and surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) airport. This marks the fourth
RFD Announced Results of Sustainability Study Outlining Emissions, Cost Savings for Air Cargo Operators
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: May 9, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwellagency.com 815.282.9976 RFD Announces Results of Sustainability Study Outlining Emissions, Cost Savings for Air Cargo Operators Environmental study specifically studied landing, takeoffs at RFD ROCKFORD, Ill. (May 9, 2023) – The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) today announced the results of an environmental study that details the emissions and cost savings to airlines that operate into and out of RFD compared to large passenger hubs. Conducted by an independent aviation and
Government Leaders Respond Following RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn’s Retirement Announcement
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: March 24, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 Government Leaders Respond Following RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn’s Retirement Announcement Over more than a decade, Dunn’s leadership brought RFD to new heights as economic engine in air cargo, job creation ROCKFORD, Ill. (March 24, 2023) – Following the announcement by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) that Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) Executive Director Mike Dunn will retire at the end of the year, government leaders responded with thanks and praise
RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn Announces Retirement
MEDIA RELEASE For more information, contact: March 23, 2023 Audrey Moon rfd@chartwell-agency.com 815.282.9976 RFD Executive Director Mike Dunn Announces Retirement Deputy Director of Planning and Operations Zack Oakley to Succeed, Effective January 2024 ROCKFORD, Ill. (March 23, 2023) – The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA) announced today that Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) Executive Director Mike Dunn has announced that he will retire at the end of the year after more than 12 years in the position. The GRAA Board of Commissioners voted Thursday evening during a
RFD Welcomes Menzies Aviation to its International Cargo Center
RFD Welcomes Menzies Aviation to its International Cargo Center World’s largest aviation services provider to further grow cargo capabilities at airport ROCKFORD, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2023) – The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced Menzies Aviation, the world’s largest aviation services provider with operations in 58 countries, will expand its U.S. cargo operations to RFD. The company will occupy the International Cargo Center at RFD and provide cargo and freighter handling services to chartered and scheduled flights. The Greater Rockford Airport Authority (GRAA)
