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Piedmont Triad International Airport Will Change Name; Focus On Location

PTI Airport will change its name to Central North Carolina International Airport. EMILY MCCORD/WFDD

Piedmont Triad International Airport will get a new name. Airport officials say the rebranding to Central North Carolina International Airport may help with economic development efforts.

The Airport Authority voted for the renaming after months of discussion. It's part of a plan to retool not only its marketing approach, but its physical infrastructure as well.

The new name focuses on location - Central North Carolina. Authority members say they're primed to compete in a global marketplace, citing thousands of acres of land at their disposal, and the surrounding highway system.

The airport has been working to be more competitive. They've added a taxiway bridge and new restaurants in the terminals.

According to PTI's website, the number of passengers going through the airport is up this year by over 20,000 travelers.

Eddie Garcia is WFDD’s News Director. He is responsible for planning coverage, editing stories, and leading an award-winning news team as it serves the station’s 32-county listening area. He joined WFDD as an audio production intern in 2007 and went on to hold various roles, including producer, Triad Arts Weekend co-host, reporter, and managing editor. When he’s not working, Eddie enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and watching films.

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