Cleared for Takeoff: The Future of Flight in Central Ohio

Columbus’ John Glenn Airport is more than a place to catch a flight. It is one of our region’s front doors — a first impression for visitors, a critical link for business, and a major piece of the infrastructure needed to support Central Ohio’s next chapter of growth.

As Daren Griffin takes the helm as the new President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, he arrives at a defining moment. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is building a new $2 billion terminal, Rickenbacker continues to play a major role in cargo and economic development, and travelers are asking the question every growing region faces: where can we fly from here?

Meet Daren Griffin as we explore what’s ahead for aviation in our region. How will the new terminal change the passenger experience? What will it take to attract more nonstop flights and stronger global connections? How are new technology, airline economics, cargo, workforce needs, and customer expectations reshaping the future and the experience of air travel? And as Columbus grows, what kind of airport system will the region need to compete?

Featuring Daren Griffin, President & CEO, The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, with moderator Jerod Smalley, Co-Anchor, WCMH NBC4, and Host, Columbus 2.0 and additional panelist to be announced.