NEWS & EVENTS from the TARMAC

The week of September 28, 2026

THE SEPTEMBER BREAKFAST


On Thursday, September 24, Zak Mawloud, Landside and Airside Contracts Division Manager at Washington Dulles International Airport, presented “The Future of Ground Transpiration at Dulles” to more than 60 attendees at an informative breakfast event at the Washington Dulles Marriott Suites. Click here if you wish to view Zak’s slide deck or click here to watch the video of his presentation on the CFD's YouTube Channel. We express our THANKS to Zak and to our Sponsors who made this event possible!

IT'S JUST 9 DAYS AWAY - THE MEMBER APPRECIATION RECEPTION - REGISTER TODAY


Members are invited to join the Committee for Dulles leadership for the 2026 CFD Member Appreciation Reception on the evening of October 8 at the German Armed Forces Command’s Dulles facility. Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow members. Attendance is limited to members and invited guests.

UPCOMING CFD COMMITTEE MEETINGS


COMING EVENTS:

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE 2026 WASHINGTON DC AIRPORTS AND FREIGHT GUIDE


The 2026 Washington DC Airports and Freight Guide, by Ports Publishing is available online. This eighty-page guide is packed full of useful information about Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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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