Ex-airport CEO getting lofty departure pay
Globetrotting John Clark, who stepped down from his job March 19, will receive $270,000, plus unearned vacation days, as part of his severance package from the Indianapolis Airport Authority.
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Clark leaves suddenly as airport chief
Recently appointed airport board president Mike Wells said the parting of ways came after he and Clark met Monday afternoon. The move follows an IBJ report on $67,000 in travel expenses for airport executives in 2011, and Wells' plans to tighten oversight.
Airport execs’ globetrotting sparks scrutiny
Indianapolis Airport Authority CEO John Clark and two key officers spent more than $67,000 last year on travel that included extended business trips to Brazil, Denmark, Greece, Morocco and Switzerland.
Airport spending millions to protect rare bats
The Indianapolis Airport Authority board has approved a $504,872, two-year contract with Indiana State University to study the federally endangered Myotis sodalis, which brings to $2.5 million what the airport has paid ISU since 2004 to track and observe the minuscule mammals.
Airport begins taking stock of Super Bowl’s business impact
The Super Bowl generated more than $1 million in merchandise sales at Indianapolis International Airport and brought 528 additional aircraft to the facility and its regional reliever airports.
Talks start on developing ‘airport city’ to boost region
The Indianapolis Airport Authority is moving ahead with plans to build an “airport city” centered on its property, but not without buy-in from the surrounding communities.
Ameriplex development OK’d after ‘soap opera’ meeting
Over objections from Mayor Greg Ballard, the Indianapolis Airport Authority and Indy Park Ride & Fly, the city’s Metropolitan Development Commission gave the green light to a 31-acre, 3,700-spot parking lot in the Ameriplex development on the city’s west side.
Local air-freight operator fined $1M for security violation
OHL Solutions Inc. will pay a $1 million fine for shirking its duty to screen for explosives cargo bound for passenger planes at Indianapolis International Airport, U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett announced Wednesday morning.
Fans encountering smooth departures at airport
The most congested area of Indianapolis International Airport Monday morning may have been the Lids souvenir stand at the center of the food court.
Indy airport helping city make strong first impressions
The Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.
Cargolux adding third weekly European cargo flight
International flights for Roche Diagnostics from Indianapolis International Airport expand city’s export capacity, bolster airport’s cargo ambitions.
Airport authority board president stepping down
Indianapolis Airport Authority Board President Michael Stayton is resigning despite having two years left on his contract, saying that he wants to spend more time with his family.
Republic Airways monthly traffic up 2 percent
Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which uses regional jets to feed traffic to major airlines, said that its November traffic rose 2 percent.
High-profile art at airport removed for video wall
Sponsors will pay for a controversial video-art installment that is replacing a prominent artwork on the bulkhead above the main escalator at Indianapolis International Airport.
FedEx launches Indianapolis-Mexico route
Government OKs cargo flights to Guadalajara industrial hub.
US Airways cutting 52 employees at airport facility
The Phoenix-based airline said it will permanently lay off the local fleet-service employees effective Jan. 9.
Airport gas station could fuel retail in proposed complex
Restaurants, a medical clinic and even a dog kennel are ripe for consideration on an 11-acre airport site slated for a gas station. Airport officials have asked for proposals from developers by Oct. 25.
Airport snags growing eyebrow boutique
Simply Eyebrows is joining Indianapolis International’s heralded collection of retailers.
Airport Authority picks local firms to develop 60-acre solar farm
The Indianapolis Airport Authority announced Tuesday that it has selected a joint venture of three locally based firms to develop a 60-acre solar farm on airport property.
Ivy Tech to open satellite campus at airport
Ivy Tech Community College will lease 19,615 square feet at the former ATA Airlines campus at Indianapolis International Airport for a logistics and business education program.