The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) have approved a $30m partial budget to reconfigure approximately 130,000sq ft at Terminal E.

 

The Terminal E improvements, part of a $100m programme announced by Governor Deval Patrick earlier this year, will reconfigure three existing gates’ space to add two new jet bridges at each gate; add departure level holding rooms and deplaning  areas as well as modify aircraft taxi lanes on the existing apron to fit the A380.

 

The programme will also include renovations of the existing Immigrations and Customs area at the west end of terminal; provide additional concession and support space; and add a third level for new airline clubs.

 

“International flights are the largest growing sector at Logan, with one in five passengers traveling abroad,’’ said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. “We need to do our part to keep up with the industry and our carriers’ needs. This project reflects our continued effort to improve infrastructure that helps grow the region’s economy, improve our customers’ experience, and be a good neighbour.’’

 

Liz Morningstar, the CEO of the Boston Public Market Association, will be taking the place of member Kathy West who is stepping down. Morningstar’s experience working on the Boston Public Market, a 28,000 square foot retail location near Haymarket in the spring of 2015, is essential as Massport is looking to improve the retail experience for both customers and carriers at Logan.

 

Massport is governed by a seven member Board, six members are appointed to staggered, seven-year terms by the Governor of Massachusetts. The seventh member is the Secretary of Transportation and serves ex officio. All members serve without compensation. Massport’s Chief Executive Officer serves at the pleasure of the Board and is responsible for implementing the Board’s decisions and carrying out its agenda with the assistance of Massport’s executive staff.

 

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $8 billion annually, and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England.