Airport operations leadership change
Port of Bellingham (includes airport)Washington- Detected
- Jul 14, 2026
- 105 days ago
- Sector
- Transportation
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Port is introducing a new Senior Airport Operations Manager, Brad Falcetti, at Bellingham International Airport. This role will influence day-to-day airport operations and likely future projects, upgrades, and compliance initiatives at the airport. Vendors in airside systems, terminal operations, safety, and consulting should view this as a relationship-building moment to understand the new manager’s priorities and upcoming operational or capital needs.
Several other new hires in property management, economic development, engineering, and communications are also being introduced, indicating broader organizational change.
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- Meeting date
- July 14, 2026
- Agency
- Port of Bellingham (includes airport)
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