Press Release Archives for 2024
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AIRPORT BRINGING BACK “TAKE OFF” 5K in 2025
Friday, December 27, 2024The A.B Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) is happy to announce that they are bringing back the “Take Off” 5K in 2025.
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Airport Dedicates Aviation Business Park in Honor of David D. Tuncap
Friday, December 20, 2024The A.B Won Pat International Airport, Guam held a ceremony at the former Guam International Air Terminal, to officially dedicate the David D. Tuncap Aviation Business Park, which will extend from there to the end East Sunset Boulevard before the Maga'haga highway.
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REMINDER – Public Information Workshop & Open House on 14 CFR Part 150 Draft Noise Exposure (NEM) Map Update & Availability for Public Review & Comment
Thursday, November 7, 2024The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA), an autonomous agency of the Government of Guam, is reminding the public that on Thursday, November 14, 2024, they will hold a Public Information Workshop & Open House on the 14 CFR Part 150 Draft Noise Exposure Map (NEM) Update report.
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Public Information Workshop & Open House on 14 CFR Part 150 Draft Noise Exposure (NEM) Map Update & Availability for Public Review & Comment
Thursday, October 31, 2024The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA), an autonomous agency of the Government of Guam, announces that on Thursday, November 14, 2024, they will hold a Public Information Workshop & Open House on the 14 CFR Part 150 Draft Noise Exposure Map (NEM) Update report.
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GUAM’S AIRPORT TERMINAL POISED FOR A "FLOOR LIFT"
Friday, October 4, 2024After completing the months-long government procurement process, the A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) is pleased to announce the Terminal Flooring Replacement project contract has been signed and will be underway. Once the project is completed, travelers will be able to smoothly roll their luggage on new terrazzo terminal flooring that will feature cultural aspects to enhance the aesthetics and passenger experience in key passenger processing areas of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) and the Guam Customs and Quarantine (GCQ)/Baggage Claim halls.
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Guam's Artemio "Ricky" Hernandez named 2024-2025 Obama Foundation Leader - Asia-Pacific
Thursday, September 26, 2024Artemio “Ricky” Hernandez, Ph.D. has been selected as the sole representative from Guam among 35 leaders in the 2024 – 2025 Obama Foundation Leaders Asia-Pacific program.
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Strong Investor Demand of Guam Airport Bonds Leads to Successful Sale
Wednesday, September 18, 2024Bolstered by strong investor demand and continued improvement in financial metrics, the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA)—supported by the Guam Economic Development Authority and the Bureau of Budget and Management Research
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Guam Airport 'First' in Region with Approved Federal Safety and Security Requirements
Wednesday, August 7, 2024In its continued effort to improve safety and security at Guam’s only commercial airport, the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) is proud to announce that it is the first in the region to receive approval of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Workers Screening (AWS) Program and was also recognized to be in the top 4% of all Category 1 airports and the top 9% of all airports nationwide when assessed for full implementation of the AWS Program, which is designed to deter insider threats at airports across the country.
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GIAA’s Baa2 INVESTMENT GRADE RATING WITH STABLE OUTLOOK SUPPORTED
Monday, July 8, 2024As part of an annual update and review of its credit, the A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) received Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.’s (Moody’s) update to credit analysis which continues to support the Airport’s Baa2 Investment Grade Rating with a Stable Outlook on its senior revenue bonds.
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GIAA Achieves ‘CLEAN’ FY 2023 Audit
Thursday, June 20, 2024Having persevered through the remnant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) reports that—once again—it has received unmodified (clean) opinions on its fiscal year-end financial statements, report on compliance for major federal programs, and report on compliance for the passenger facility charge program from its independent auditors, Ernst & Young.
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Guam International Airport to Serve as Support Location for Valiant Shield 2024
Friday, June 7, 2024The Guam International Airport has been designated a support location for Valiant Shield 2024 U.S. military exercises taking place in the region, from June 6 – 18, 2024.
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GUAM AIRPORT PART OF BIDEN-HARRIS INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Following the award of funding for the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam’s (GIAA’s) Terminal Roofing project in February 2024 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Terminal Program (ATP)
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Public Advisory: Fuel Overflow Contained
Friday, March 22, 2024The visiting public and other users of the A.B Won Pat International Airport, Guam are advised that there may be a strong gas odor on or around the Route 10A area and a portion of the terminal parking apron on the cliffside.
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Guam International Airport to Retire K-9 Officer Rex
Thursday, February 29, 2024After nearly 8 years of service, K-9 Officer Rex—a male German Short Pointer—will be retiring from the line of duty at the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) on March 15, 2024.
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$31.1M Awarded to the GIAA Under Competitive FAA Capital Grant for Terminal Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project
Tuesday, February 27, 2024To improve the safety of aircraft parking and taxiway areas, the A.B Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) was awarded $31.1 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) competitive grant funding toward the GIAA Terminal Aircraft Apron and Taxiway Rehabilitation Project.
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GIAA Awarded $21.4M in FAA Capital Funding Under Competitive Grant for Terminal Roofing System
Tuesday, February 20, 2024Continuing its pursuit of capital improvement project funding, the A.B Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) was awarded $21.4 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) competitive grant funding toward replacing its terminal roofing system.
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GIAA Provides Statement on Superior Courts Phase I Trial Decision in DFS Procurement Appeal
Thursday, February 8, 2024GIAA is disappointed in the Superior Court’s Phase 1 decision and believes it is contrary to the evidence presented and law.
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Guam Int’l Airport to Serve as Support Location for COPE NORTH 2024 Military Exercises
Friday, February 2, 2024The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) facilities has been designated a support location for COPE NORTH 24 US military exercises taking place in the region as announced by the Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs office at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
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