July 19th, 2023
Moline
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement on the news that American Airlines will offer twice daily service from Quad Cities International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) starting on December 20, 2023. “To grow our economy, support jobs, and increase opportunity, it is critical that we expand access to other parts of […]
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June 14th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Quad Cities International Airport will receive $45,000 in funding for aircraft rescue and fire fighting safety equipment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Bringing home federal resources is a vital part of my job representing Northwest and Central Illinois,” said […]
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September 16th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
A new solar initiative providing solar-covered parking was unveiled today at Quad Cities International Airport – MLI. The positive news announcement demonstrated a commitment to clean and renewable energy and an enhancement for the customer experience, as part of a broader direction helping to jump start QCIA’s Gateway vision and plans for the future. Keep […]
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July 12th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
The Quad Cities International Airport has received more than $13 million in federal relief and safety upgrade funds in the last few weeks. The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $8.57 million to the Moline airport for construction on taxiways and runway 5/23. This project will eliminate the intersection of three runways which will increase safety and […]
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May 25th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Things continue to look up at the Quad Cities International Airport, as twice-daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul through Delta Air Lines will be restored starting Saturday, June 5. This news follows the airport’s strongest month since the beginning of the pandemic – in April — with more than 36,000 travelers. “We know some of our […]
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May 19th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
The Quad Cities International Airport is continuing its impressive ascent in passenger traffic, as April saw more than 36,000 passengers travel through the Moline airport. For comparison, April 2020 saw just 2,734 total passengers as the pandemic took a firm hold across the globe. With this last month’s 36,594 passengers, moving forward the airport will […]
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May 3rd, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Solar energy is coming to the Quad Cities International Airport by late this summer. Solar panels affixed to the terminal roof and a new carport structure will provide a clean, renewable energy source for the airport, and a covered parking option for nearly 200 spots in the short-term lot – at no cost to the […]
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March 31st, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
The timing of the Quad Cities International Airport (QCIA) announcing its ambitious, sleek renovation plans Tuesday was no coincidence. The public unveiling of more than $20 million in passenger terminal improvements came the day before President Joe Biden today announced his ambitious $2-trillion infrastructure plans, dubbed “The American Jobs Plan” – which includes $25 billion […]
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March 30th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
The Quad Cities International Airport in Moline will be getting a dramatic, $20-million-plus facelift. Several concepts and images were unveiled Tuesday by airport officials that include added amenities for passengers and represent the first major investment in the aging facility since 2001. The landside terminal, which includes ticketing and baggage claim, has not been updated […]
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