The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Thursday announced that aviation industry veteran Terrence “Terry” Liercke has been named vice president and airport manager of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. In his new position, Liercke will oversee all management and operational functions at Reagan National (DCA), which is served by eight major airlines that carry more than 25 million passengers a year to and from the Washington region and is home to America’s busiest runway.

Leaders from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Washington, D.C., region applauded an announcement that British Airways will increase their service between Washington Dulles and London Heathrow from 14 to 21 times weekly for the spring and summer 2025 season beginning on March 30, 2025. The new flight will be operated on British Airways’ Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority released its inaugural Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact Report last week. Highlighting significant achievements throughout 2023, this new report incorporates narratives and metrics that better align with industry reporting standards. It replaces the Corporate Social Responsibility report from past years.

Airline and airport executives, staff and passengers gathered Friday, July 12, at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Avelo Airline’s nonstop service from Washington, D.C., to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), on a 149-passenger aircraft. The flight departed from Gate B37.

Airline and airport executives, staff and passengers gathered Monday at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Aeromexico’s nonstop service from Washington, D.C., to Mexico City, Mexico, on a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. The inaugural flight departed from Gate B79.

J. Paul Malandrino will retire at the end of May after 17 years as Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Vice President and Reagan National Airport Manager. His leadership and career accomplishments spanned 58 years, including 30 years of military service. Malandrino guided Reagan National Airport through a period of momentous challenge and growth, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and changes from major construction in response to unprecedented passenger activity. 

With passenger projections exceeding last year’s record volumes at Reagan National and Dulles International airports, anticipation for the busy summer travel season is heating up. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is offering guidance and tips for passengers to enjoy the newest amenities, reduce stress and save time in line – especially when returning on an international flight.  

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Tuesday that Avelo Airlines will begin new nonstop service between Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on July 12, 2024. Avelo will operate this route twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays, utilizing Boeing next-generation 737 aircraft.

Airline and airport executives, staff and passengers gathered Wednesday at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Sun Country Airlines' nonstop service from Washington, D.C., to Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a 186-passenger aircraft. The flight departed from Gate B49 under a sunny sky.

Airline and airport executives, staff and special guests gathered Thursday at Dulles International Airport to celebrate the launch of Swiss International Air Lines’ nonstop service between Washington, D.C., and Zurich, Switzerland, on an Airbus A330-300.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors Wednesday approved terms of a new Airport Use Agreement and Premises Lease to govern its business relationship with airlines at Reagan National and Dulles International airports. The 15-year pact, which includes a new $9 billion capital construction program, must be signed by airlines representing a majority of the airports’ flights, before taking effect on January 1, 2025.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Wednesday 15 new concessions will begin the construction process at Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport in 2024. These food, beverage and retail brands represent the latest awards of a multi-year program to redevelop more than 80 concessions at both airports.