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NEWS & EVENTS from the TARMAC

The week of September 8, 2026

2026 WASHINGTON DC AIRPORTS AND FREIGHT GUIDE

The 2026 Washington DC Airports and Freight Guide, by Ports Publishing, has been published. This eighty-page guide is packed full of useful information about Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Topics include: Washington DC's two-airport system boast record-breaking 2025; Dulles Master Plan charts a comprehensive, modern plan forward; Concourse E completion grows closer as IAD prepares for expansion; Federal funds support runway reconstruction and safety enhancements at both IAD and DCA; Sustainable aviation fuel production and deployment takes flight in 2025; Dulles gains new clubs and lounges; Airports solutions redefined by agentic AI, RapidPrint and other technology pilots; MWAA recognized for leadership development and succession planning initiatives; Airports and business directories.

JUST THE FACTS

Knowing the facts is always important, so the "News from the Tarmac" feels compelled to share this. In a recent post on LinkedIn, Chryssa Westerlund, Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer at MWAA, wrote the following message and chart.

The headlines shout "DULLES AIRFARES SOME OF THE HIGHEST IN THE NATION" about every 6 months. Here are the facts:

• Dulles and Reagan airports are unique in the nation in that they function as a two-airport system with Dulles being the region’s primary long-haul airport and Reagan being almost exclusively short haul.

• The farther you fly, the higher the cost of the ticket.

• Dulles is in the top 6 airports in the country for average distance flown so it would be expected that the average ticket price would also be on the higher end.

• In fact, when you look at revenue per passenger mile, which takes out the impact of the difference in flight length, Dulles is ranked 32nd out of the top 50 airports for the 12 months ended June 2026.

UPCOMING CFD MEETINGS

Legislative Committee: 9-9-26 at 8:00 AM via Zoom
Membership Committee: 9-14-26 at 3:00 PM via Zoom
Board of Directors: 9-17-26 at 8:30 AM at Skyview High School
Aviation & Airport Activities Committee: 9-22-26 at noon
Programs Committee: 10-6-26 at 8:00 AM via Zoom

COMING EVENTS:

JUST 16 DAYS AWAY - THE SEPTEMBER BREAKFAST

Join us for breakfast on September 24 to hear a presentation from MWAA regarding the Dulles Airport ground transportation landscape. To ensure continued success, Dulles must be prepared to adapt to emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles. Our keynote speaker will be Zak Mawloud, Landside and Airside Contracts Division Manager at Washington Dulles International Airport.

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THE MEMBER APPRECIATION RECEPTION

All members are invited to join the Committee for Dulles leadership on the evening of October 8 at the German Armed Forces Command, the Dulles facility, for the 2026 CFD Member Appreciation Reception. Enjoy good company and wonderful refreshments; this is a great time to connect with fellow members. You must be a member or an invited guest in order to attend this event.

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THE TOWER OF DULLES AWARDS GALA

You are invited to join us on November 13 at the elegant JW Marriott in Reston Station for the 2026 Tower of Dulles Awards Gala commemorating the Committee for Dulles's 60th anniversary. The JW Marriott team eagerly awaits to greet the Committee and its guests, promising a night filled with excellent company, delicious food, adult beverages, and a chance to win exciting door prizes.

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THE DECEMBER LUNCHEON

Join us for a delightful Holiday Luncheon at the Dulles Airport Marriott on December 10, 2026. This special gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and enjoy a festive atmosphere. We will hear the annual Dulles Airport report from Richard Golinowski, MWAA VP & Dulles Airport Manager. There has been a lot of activity at Dulles since Richard's 2025 report, making this update especially insightful.

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BE PART OF THE ACTION - JOIN A COMMITTEE

Get involved and be a part of the action by becoming a member of one of the committees serving the Committee for Dulles. As a committee member, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to initiatives and activities that shape the future of the organization and the Dulles community. The available committees are the Aviation & Airport Activities Committee, the Communications Committee, the International Committee, the Legislative Committee, the Membership Committee, the Programs Committee, and/or the Transportation & Economic Development Committee. If you are interested in joining one or more of these committees, please email Scott York to let him know.

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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