Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Internal Documents Show CMPD's Tisdale Report Sparked Airport Rift

Julie Rose — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:19:56 +0000

At first blush, there’s a lot about the power struggle over Charlotte’s airport that makes no sense. After all, both sides in the debate agree the airport has done extraordinarily well under the city’s control. So what’s happened?

A mysterious death, for one.

And WFAE has reviewed internal airport documents that cast doubt over much of what we thought we knew about that incident.

Airport Recycling Begins Pay Off

Julie Rose — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:17:27 +0000

The Charlotte airport made $185,000 recycling trash from travelers and fast food restaurants in the terminal during the last six months.

That's a fraction of the nearly $2 million it cost to set up the new onsite recycling facility, but Aviation Director Jerry Orr expects the program to break even within five years. He adds that sorting and selling recyclable paper, plastic and aluminum isn't the only financial perk of the program.

Airport Advisory Committee Gets Active In Authority Debate

Julie Rose — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:59:29 +0000

The Charlotte Airport's volunteer advisory committee has turned a new leaf. Their monthly meeting on Thursday featured far more discussion and direct questioning of Aviation Director Jerry Orr.

News Roundtable: Mayor Foxx, Airport Authority, Panthers And More

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Is Mayor Foxx headed to Washington as the new Secretary of Transportation? His nomination may mean new leadership for the city. Who might fill his position here and what will Foxx face during his confirmation hearings. A panel of journalists and a political scientist share their thoughts on that and on the possible change in ownership of Douglas airport, Panther stadium funding and more when Charlotte Talks.

Orr Breaks His Silence On Airport Authority

Julie Rose — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:26:51 +0000

Charlotte Aviation Director Jerry Orr has broken his months-long silence on the subject of creating a regional authority to oversee the airport.

City-Funded Study Gives Momentum to Airport Authority Measure

Julie Rose — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:14:36 +0000

The effort to turn the Charlotte airport over to an independent authority has more momentum now that a city-funded study recommends that action. City leaders who commissioned the $150,000 report still urge caution - an idea that elicits laughter from the chief sponsor of legislation to change the airport’s management structure.

City Consultant Says Airport Authority Is Good Idea

Julie Rose — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:05:51 +0000

The Charlotte Airport would best be governed by an airport authority, according to a consultant hired by the city to study the issue.

Foxx Boots Dorsch From Airport Advisory Committee

Julie Rose — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:32:19 +0000

The chairman of the Charlotte Airport Advisory Committee has been ousted on the recommendation of the majority of the 11-member board.

Shawn Dorsch was grilled by the city council for 90 minutes Monday night about his behind-the-scenes role in supporting a legislative push to strip the airport from the city’s control.

Council Grills Airport Advisory Chairman; Dorsch Stonewalls

Julie Rose — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:25:13 +0000

Charlotte Airport Advisory Committee Chairman Shawn Dorsch took 90 minutes of questions and sharp criticism from the city council Monday, but declined to answer most queries regarding his role in the controversy over control of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Citizens Cite City's Role In Airport Success; Director Orr Disagrees

Julie Rose — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:23:24 +0000

"Don't fix what's not broken," was the theme of a small public hearing held last night by the consultant hired to delve into the ongoing struggle over control of the Charlotte airport. But Aviation Director Jerry Orr didn't quite agree with the views expressed at the meeting.