Indy not expecting ‘nightmare’ TSA scenario, airport leader says
Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez said he believes the impact won’t be as severe as it has been at other major airports.
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IU football updates: Mendoza says Kirkwood celebration ‘epitomizes the Hoosier spirit,’ will sign autographs in Bloomington on Wednesday
IBJ reporters bring you coverage of the fanfare, festivities and the football from central Indiana and south Florida as the Hoosiers take on The University of Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
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Indianapolis Airport Authority gets OK from FAA to close heliport
The Federal Aviation Administration has informed the Indianapolis Airport Authority it can move ahead with decommissioning the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport property to make way for the site’s eventual redevelopment.
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Develop Indy unveils plan for West Washington Street corridor
Develop Indy officials are in conversations with three developers for various parcels in the corridor.
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Airport authority on board with Westin franchise agreement for proposed hotel
Airport officials are expected to meet with Marriott representatives Friday afternoon to iron out remaining details for the project.
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UPDATE: TSA says PreCheck still operational after previous announcement of suspension during funding fight
However, the agency says it has suspended airport police escorts for members of Congress as the White House negotiates with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Businesses form new coalition in effort to prevent Indy heliport closure
Sunlight Coalition wants to convince the FAA to reverse its decision to allow the Indianapolis Airport Authority to close the heliport and sell the property to the city.
FAA reconsidering heliport closure after Rokita’s intervention
In a letter, Indiana Attorney General Todd said he believes that the $15 million offer made by Chuck Surack prior to the approval of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport’s sale to the city did not receive due consideration.
Travel planners gear up for IU’s Peach Bowl appearance—and beyond
As thousands of IU football fans travel or otherwise celebrate the Hoosiers’ upcoming Peach Bowl appearance, local hospitality organizations juggle planning for Friday’s game and for a potential championship.
Surack made $15M offer for heliport before airport authority’s vote to sell property to city
Fort Wayne billionaire Chuck Surack made an offer to buy the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport at a 38% premium on the price the city has agreed to pay for the site.
Indianapolis Airport Authority board OKs sale of heliport property
The sale is slated to close by the end of this year as part of a nearly $11 million deal meant to give city officials control of the 5.4-acre property.
Indianapolis airport won’t play DHS video blaming Democrats for travel delays
Airports in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix and Seattle have also said they will not play the video message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump administration terminates $6.7M Indianapolis airport infrastructure grant
The grant intended for renewable energy infrastructure work was committed to the airport more than two years ago by the Federal Aviation Administration, officials said Tuesday.
Airport’s $140M overhaul of baggage handling will be ‘much smarter system’
The sprawling and complex series of conveyors, security monitors and other machinery that moves thousands of checked bags each day is nearing the end of its useful life.
Indy Hoops Pass gives fans chance to earn merch, win signed gear, Fever suite tickets
Throughout All-Star Weekend, users can accumulate points by visiting 25 locations across the city and redeeming them for merch or the chance to win a signed basketball or tickets to a 2026 Indiana Fever game.
New nonstop flight to Ireland takes off from Indianapolis this weekend
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin, Ireland, offers travelers a direct line to one of Indiana’s largest trade partners.
Spirit Airlines adds nonstop flight from Indianapolis to New York City
The new nonstop destination is one of four the airline has announced from Indianapolis International Airport this month.
City makes request to acquire downtown heliport as part of proposed stadium district
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is expected to consider the deal Friday during its monthly board meeting, although no sale would be finalized until the heliport is fully decommissioned.
Indianapolis International Airport lands nonstop flights to Ireland
Aer Lingus will begin offering nonstop flights between Indianapolis and Dublin four times a week starting in May, marking the first nonstop transatlantic flights from Indy since 2020.
Airport planning $47M solar canopy for parking lot
The project, which would see the construction of a new solar-covered canopy over a portion of a lot south of the airport’s parking garage, is expected to generate about 10% of the terminal’s total energy needs.
IU Health to lease 11 acres in Hancock County for Lifeline heliport operations
The agreement with the airport authority comes as the organization moves forward with plans to decommission the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, where IU Health’s LifeLine transport operations for the city are based.
City, outside entities start inquiring about buying land adjacent to proposed stadium site
AES Indiana, which owns a half-acre parking lot at 355 E. Pearl St., just east of Alabama Street, confirmed to IBJ that the company is “currently discussing its sale with a third party.”
Indianapolis Airport Authority moving ahead with decommissioning downtown heliport
Decommissioning the heliport is a needed step in the Hogsett administration’s plan to develop a professional soccer stadium on the east side of downtown.
Indianapolis airport saw record-setting traffic in 2023
In addition to overall record numbers, the airport saw nine of its 10 busiest days on record in 2023. The exception was Monday, Feb. 6, 2012—the day after Indianapolis hosted Super Bowl XLVI.