In a move that redefines what’s possible in aviation, JetZero, a bold startup with serious aerospace muscle, announced on June 12th that it will establish its advanced manufacturing headquarters at PTI. And this isn’t your average aircraft project. JetZero’s Z4, a...
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JetZero Selects PTI for Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing Campus
JetZero, the aerospace company reshaping the future of flight, announced today that it will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility at the Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI). The company’s decision to locate at PTI represents one of the most significant aerospace investments in North Carolina history – bringing more than 14,500 high-wage aerospace manufacturing jobs to the region over time.
Know Your Rights as an Air Traveler
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a dedicated website to help air travelers understand their rights and protections. Whether you're dealing with delays, cancellations, or refunds, this resource offers clear guidance on what you’re entitled to...
Airport Ambassadors Help You Fly Easy
At the heart of PTI’s mission to help passengers Fly Easy is a dedicated group of volunteers focused on smoothing each journey through the terminal. Since 1988, the Airport Ambassadors have been delivering customer experience with Southern charm all around PTI. Under...
Construction Update: Spring 2025 Project Milestones
Marshall Facility Construction: Marshall is close to completion. The three bays closest to the taxiway are expected to be completed in April. The contractors are doing some touch up, punchlist, concrete work, and other minor things to get it wrapped up. The last three...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI – April 2025
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, April 22, 2025 – Below are the statistics presented at the April 22, 2025 Airport Authority Board Meeting. Passengers were up 2% over March 2024 and up 3% year to date. Cargo was down 15% over March 2024 and down 20% year to date. Total scheduled...
Graham Bennett Named Chair of Piedmont Triad Airport Authority Board
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C., April 22, 2025 — The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority (PTAA) is pleased to announce the election of Graham Bennett as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Bennett succeeds Paul Mengert, who has served as Board Chair since early 2020. Mr....
HAECO: Driving Innovation and Opportunity at PTI
At the heart of PTI, HAECO Americas is redefining what it means to maintain, repair, and overhaul the aircraft that connect the world. The largest independent Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider in North America, HAECO’s PTI facility plays a critical role...
PTI hosts TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event
Piedmont Triad, NC – Piedmont Triad International Airport will host a TSA Precheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA Precheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers can enroll at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway from April 7 - 11, 2025. The hours will...
PTI Art Spotlight – March 2025
Cooper's Under the MoonLocated on the lower level of PTI airport, near the escalators, Under the Moon from contemporary abstract painter Kym Cooper offers travelers a profound visual and emotional experience as they navigate through the terminal. A seasoned artist and...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, February 26, 2025 – Below are the monthly statistics. Passengers were up 8% over January 24 and up 8% year to date. Cargo was down 23% over 2024 and down 23% year to date. Total scheduled departing seats for March 2025 seats are up 9% over March...
Breeze Airways to start nonstop service to Orlando and Hartford from PTI
Piedmont Triad, N.C. (February 20, 2025) – Breeze Airways has announced that it will begin daily nonstop service from the Piedmont Triad International Airport to both Hartford, CT and Orlando, FL, beginning June 6, 2025. Kevin Baker, Executive Director of the Piedmont...
From Car Rentals to Careers
Your Journey Can Be a Success With Enterprise At PTI, there are numerous easy and quality rental car options. Travelers can enjoy a world-class experience through Enterprise, National, and Alamo car rental companies, found in the lower level of the terminal between...
Celebrating 77 Years of American Airlines at PTI
Happy 77th Anniversary to American Airlines at PTI! The journey began on February 20, 1948, with Piedmont Airlines establishing its service at PTI. Over the years, Piedmont evolved through mergers that shaped its legacy. In August 1989, Piedmont merged with US Air,...
PTI Art Spotlight – February 2025
Located in the central lobby of PTI’s Main Terminal, A Traveler’s Garden is a breathtaking centerpiece that merges North Carolina’s natural beauty with artistic ingenuity. This suspended sculpture, designed by Chapel Hill artists Holly Felice and Gary Caldwell,...
PTI’s K9 Team Helps Secure 60th Presidential Inauguration
PTI’s explosive detection K9 Nico and his handler, Officer Justin Cook, were among an elite group of eight TSA law enforcement teams chosen to support security efforts at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Officer Cook and K9...
January Construction Progress: PTI Facility and Infrastructure Updates
Boom Facility Construction: The contractors are working on some erosion control settlement basin conversion. Otherwise, the building is complete.Bentley Road Project: The DOT has finished paving Bentley Road Extension. The Authority is working with the DOT to...
Passengers, Cargo Flights, and Seats at PTI
PIEDMONT TRIAD, NC, January 28, 2025 – Below are the monthly statistics. Passengers were up 16% over December 23 and up 12% year to date. Cargo was down 23% over December 2024 and down 32% year to date. Total scheduled departing seats for February 2025 seats are up 9%...
Travel Advisory: Check Your Flight Status Before Heading to PTI During Severe Weather
PTI is open, but flights may be canceled. January 9, 2025 - According to airport officials, passengers planning to depart from the Piedmont Triad International Airport over the next few days should call their airline before leaving home to ensure their flight is...
PTI Art Spotlight – January 2025
In our PTI parking lot, you'll find Scorpius, a steel sculpture created by artist Lawrence Feir. Feir's journey to becoming a full-time artist began after he left the aerospace industry following 9/11. Before that, he worked closely with PTI in the early 1990s,...
Understanding Airplane De-Icing
Winter weather can be challenging for air travel, but de-icing ensures airplanes can take off and fly safely. While the sight of de-icing trucks spraying fluid might cause anxiety or seem unusual to some passengers, it’s critical for aviation safety. To help you...
PTI Prepares for Busy Travel
At PTI, available seats have increased by 14%, and flights have risen by 24% compared to December 2023. During the next two-week period, we anticipate seeing over 70,000 passengers travel through PTI. Here are some tips if you plan to travel by air this holiday...
TSA PRECHECK® ENROLLMENT EVENT at PTI
Piedmont Triad International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers can enroll at 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway from January 6 – 10, 2025. The hours will be from 9 a.m. to...
Holiday Decorating Contest and Scavenger Hunt
The holiday spirit is in full swing as the Piedmont Triad Airport Authority hosts its first annual Holiday Decorating Contest and a Scavenger Hunt for passengers to celebrate the season. Twelve tenants, ranging from airlines to rental car companies, are participating...