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NEWS & EVENTS from the TARMAC

The week of March 2, 2026

APPLY FOR A 2026 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Committee for Dulles Community Outreach is now taking scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors. To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must be an employee or volunteer of, or the dependent of an employee or volunteer of, a business or agency operating in the Washington Dulles Airport community. This is defined as inside the fence that surrounds the entire airport property. Click here to review the criteria and begin your application! Applications are due no later than Monday, April 6, 2026.

THE FEBRUARY LUNCHEON REPORT

Richard Golinowski, who serves as the Vice-President of MWAA and the Manager of Dulles Airport, addressed an audience of 170 attendees at the Committee for Dulles luncheon on Thursday, February 26. During his remarks, Richard concentrated on the recently adopted Dulles International Airport Master Plan. He explained the significance of the plan for the airport, emphasizing how it will shape future development and operational strategies, marking an important step in the airport's ongoing evolution. You may watch his remarks by clicking here. You may also review his presentation slide deck by clicking here.

The Committee for Dulles expresses its gratitude to all the wonderful Luncheon Sponsors who made this event a big success: United Airlines (the Premier Sponsor), HNTB and Comstock (the Table Sponsors); Loudoun County Economic Development, Clear, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (the Annual Luncheon Sponsors), HDR and Atlantic Contracting & Materials (the Silver Sponsors); Clarke-Hook and Nikola Professional Detailing (the Bronze Sponsors); GAM Graphics and Marketing (the Media Sponsor). (Photos by Howard Lansat)

THE LUCKY WINNERS

Four lucky people were winners of the United first/business class travel certificates giveaway at the February Luncheon. Three are pictured below with the fourth person being Howard Lansat, the event photographer; he didn't bother to take a selfie! Evan Koppel, United's Director of Sales - Atlantic Region, presented the certificates to the winners. From left to right, they are Mandar Shetye, Kate Hanley, and Mary Gayle Holden. Thank you United for donating the travel certificates. (Photos by Howard Lansat)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

THE 2026 COMMITTEE FOR DULLES GOLF TOURNAMENT

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THE JUNE LUNCHEON

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THE CONCOURSE E TOUR

On February 17, the Aviation & Airport Activities Committee toured the E Concourse that is under construction and slated to open toward the end of this year. The first phase of this project will house 14 gates. It is anticipated that the start of phase 2 will begin around second quarter of next year. Attending were Georgia Graves (Committee Chair), Marsha Senack, Lou Pack, Vincent Mickens, Kevin Kelly, Scott York, and Howard Lansat. (Photos by Howard Lansat)

THE CFD YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Visit the CFD YouTube Channel for current and past informational videos from various luncheons and committee meetings. While there, consider subscribing to the channel. Here are a few previous videos.

IS YOUR COMPANY'S INFORMATION UP TO DATE

At the start of this new year, it is a good time to check to make sure your company's information is up to date. You can check by going to the Member Directory; this is what is available to the public to see. You will want to make sure the following is correct: the company's contact information, the company's website URL, the company's logo, and that your company's business category(ies) is listed and updated. Should you have any issues and/or questions, please email Scott York.

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