MCAS - Yuma Adds a New Weapon to their Arsenal
MCAS - Yuma Adds a New Weapon to their Arsenal

At Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, safety is paramount. As home to some of the world’s most advanced fighter jets, including the F-35B and F-35C, the stakes are high. A single piece of debris, also known as Foreign Object Debris (FOD), can cause catastrophic damage to aircraft, endangering both pilots and ground crews.

Historically, FOD management at MCAS Yuma relied on labor-intensive manual inspections—a time-consuming process that, while effective, left room for improvement. In May 2024, the air station introduced a new solution: FODS Trackout Control Mats. The results not only exceeded expectations but also redefined FOD management at one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ most critical installations.

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Government, MilitaryKevin MontgomeryYuma Arizonaaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, Marine Corps Air Station, Military
$14 Billion Dollar Modernization Program at LAX
$14 Billion Dollar Modernization Program at LAX

88 million people traveled through the Los Angeles airport in 2019 making LAX the second busiest airport in the United States and fourth busiest in the world. In response to its increasing passenger volume, LAX is in the midst of a $14 Billion dollar overhaul to its terminals, airfield, and landside access. The project is called the LAX Modernization Program, and is considered the largest public works project in the history of the city of Los Angeles.

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GovernmentKevin MontgomeryLos Angeles, CAaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Crawlerway
DEN Gate Expansion Program
DEN Gate Expansion Program

To accommodate the continued growth, DEN continues to expand the facilities and gates. The recent major development completed in 2022 is the Gate Expansion Project with an estimated budget of $2.3 billion which is part of DEN’s Capital Improvement Plan. The project includes a total of 39 new gates which will increase capacity by 30% with a total of nearly 1.2 million square feet of additional space. The Project will also include a number of improvements including a new commuter facility, airline support spaces, ground load facility, and technology upgrades.

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Government, Commercial AirfieldKevin MontgomeryDenver, COaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, denver, Denver international airport, gate expansion program
Over 200 FODS Mats in Use on $3.4 Billion New T1 Project
Over 200 FODS Mats in Use on $3.4 Billion New T1 Project

Originally built in 1967, Terminal 1 served 2.5 million passengers over the first year of operation. Recently, this number has grown to over 11 million annual passengers which prompted the San Diego Regional Airport Authority to begin planning the terminal's expansion. The planning stage has included over 100 community meetings as well as an environmental study. After a federal environmental impact analysis was completed in October 2021, the Airport Authority broke ground on what would be the largest undertaking in the airport's history. At $3.4 billion, The New T1 Project is over 3 times larger than the previous $1 billion The Green Build Terminal 2 Expansion completed in 2013.

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Government, Commercial AirfieldKevin MontgomerySan Diego, CAaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, NASA, sandiego, terminal1
Chennault International Airport
Chennault International Airport

Chennault International Airport has a long history of providing safe and reliable air transportation services to both military and civilian airlines. Chennault airport has over 1,500 employees and provides access for over 3,000 operations per month including takeoffs, landings and “touch-and-go” operations. Since the construction of this airfield, Chennault has continuously adapted to changing uses while embracing new innovations in the industry.

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GovernmentKevin MontgomeryLake Charles, LAaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Crawlerway
O'hare 21 - Terminal 5 Expansion
O'hare 21 - Terminal 5 Expansion

Significant enhancements are underway at O’Hare International Airport including the Terminal 5 Expansion led by a joint venture comprised of AECOM HUNT, Clayco Construction, and Bowa Construction. This $1B project is a part of the broader O’Hare 21 initiative which will transform the O’Hare International Airport into one the most advanced airports in the nation. O'Hare 21 is the most significant expansion in the airport's 79 year history and will include three Signature Projects: the Terminal 5 Expansion, O'Hare Global Terminal, and Satellite Concourses. In addition to increasing the efficiency of both domestic and international travel, the renovations will also showcase beautiful architectural designs and art installations to welcome travelers from around the globe.

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Government, Commercial AirfieldKevin MontgomeryChicago, ILaviation, FOD, FOD Prevention, ohare, chicago