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The ZiGGY robotic EV charger. [Photo: EV Safe Charge]
The Small & Big of It: Mobile EV Charging Demos at DFW Airport
by David Seeley | Jun 6, 2023
From a cute rolling robot to a hulking DC fast charger that can juice up to five EVs at a time, check out the next-gen mobile EV charging solutions being demonstrated during two weeks in June at DFW Airport.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 1, 2023
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is getting a new extension for Terminal D—one that gives the international terminal an even greater feeling of spaciousness and runway vistas while delivering energy-saving technology through the use of View Dynamic Glass.
See some views of the extension's fresh modern look, designed by luis vidal + architects in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and Arup.
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by David Seeley |
May 16, 2023
If you're walking through Terminal A at DFW Airport this coming holiday season—and a kid is with you—get ready to have your arm pulled out of its socket.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 5, 2023
A series of five EV charging demonstrations will be offered from May through August at various customer parking lots across DFW Airport, hosted by the airport’s Innovation and Planning teams in partnership with consultant STV. The demos will offer the chance to test next-gen EV charging solutions—such as autonomous robotic wireless charging, on-demand charging, and apps that enable charging control from anywhere on earth.
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View Smart Glass has already been installed in other terminals at DFW Airport. [Courtesy photo]
DFW Airport Gets $35M DOT Grant for Central Utilities Plant, Terminal D Energy Enhancements
by Lance Murray | Mar 13, 2023
The electric Central Utilities Plant will run on 100% renewable electricity, aiding DFW AIrport in its goal to be carbon net zero by 2030. Energy enhancements to Terminal D will include smart glass, sensors, high-efficiency HVAC, eco-friendly roofing, and passenger boarding bridges with advanced controls for use in DFW’s digital twin program.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 7, 2023
A new study by Upgraded Points looked into which U.S. airports offer the best lounges, and out of 50 airports, North Texas' own Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport ranked No. 4. "Airport lounges used to be thought of as exclusive places for elite flyers," said Upgraded Points Founder Alex Miller. "But over the last several years these lounges have become a popular attraction for all types of travelers, particularly those dealing with layovers and flight cancellations."
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by David Seeley |
Mar 3, 2023
PS—formerly known as Private Suite—plans to operate a private 12,200-square-foot terminal at DFW Airport served by a fleet of luxury, chauffeur-driven BMWs. Deep-pocketed travelers who pay close to $5,000 a year for an all-access membership (plus more high-dollar extras) will avoid public terminals and go straight to PS DFW. There, a swanky "salon" and private suites will await them, along with cocktails and bites.
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by David Seeley |
Dec 6, 2022
In June, American Airlines launched Mobile ID at DFW Airport, enabling customers enrolled in TSA PreCheck to “breeze through the airport with just their phone and their face.”
The TSA has since expanded the use of facial recognition technology to 16 airports—and it now plans to roll out the optional service to airports across the U.S. in 2023, according to the Washington Post.
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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. [Photo: City of Fort Worth]
The Last Word: American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s Podcast
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Sep 7, 2022
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is back with her Go Time podcast after a summer break—and her first fall episode is a chat with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom.
One of the things that came up: American's $350 million, 300-acre Fort Worth headquarters campus, which opened in 2019 after a project more than five years in the making.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Aug 22, 2022
Beginning today, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is hosting its first-ever Innovation Week—a four day-event promoting "a culture of innovation, discovery, and engagement." The week will include speaker panels, education sessions, workshops, and tech demos to celebrate what Puopolo calls the "the everyday innovator."
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by David Seeley |
Jun 30, 2022
At the 2022 BIO International Conference in San Diego, representatives from North Texas met "the greatest minds in biotechnology"—and discovered some of them are interested in relocating their companies to DFW.
"We connected with them to explore opportunities and increase investments in the Dallas region,” said a VP with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
"We connected with them to explore opportunities and increase investments in the Dallas region,” said a VP with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
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by Dave Moore |
May 26, 2022
Engaging in passionate debates “sounds pretty typical if you’re a tech company,” said DFW Airport Executive Vice President of Innovation Paul Puopolo. “But if you’re a large, regulated organization—healthy debate, that’s different." Having people around the table is one thing, he says. Getting them to challenge each other and not be offended, well, that’s another thing.
"To do innovation effectively, you’ve got to have healthy conflict," Puopolo said.
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Milton de la Paz, Vice President Airline Relations and Cargo, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Cold Chain Cargo: DFW Airport Aims to Help Put North Texas on the Global Map as a Life Science Hub, Expert Says
by Quincy Preston | Mar 17, 2022
Dallas Fort Worth International is one of just two airports in North America to have a CEIV Pharma certified community. The designation puts DFW and its supply chain stakeholders in a top tier for the safe handling of pharmaceuticals and other highly sensitive materials.
DFW's Milton De la Paz is leading efforts to capitalize on the region's status as a cargo gateway in the life science sector.
DFW's Milton De la Paz is leading efforts to capitalize on the region's status as a cargo gateway in the life science sector.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 19, 2021
Capital One wants to make travel an even more rewarding experience with unexpected amenities in a new 10,000-square-foot space in Terminal D. A second lounge is planned for D.C.'s Dulles airport.
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by Dave Moore |
Aug 4, 2020
Virus researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have amped up their lab and data work to fight and defeat COVID-19. Here are key takeaways from UTSW's Claire Aldridge, who herself has battled the virus and fully recovered.
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by Dave Moore |
Aug 3, 2020
Since expanding to the Dallas market in 2000, PSA Management has gone on to manage projects across the country and launch a scholarship foundation with Dallas College.
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