Dulles International Airport is embarking on one of the largest airport modernization programs in U.S. history, with a $22.5 billion capital investment that will transform the airport into a world-class international gateway. The initiative, announced by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), United Airlines, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, will significantly expand passenger capacity while modernizing the travel experience for passengers. The project includes more than 5 million square feet of new and renovated facilities, including replacement of the aging C/D Concourse, expanded gate capacity, new AeroTrain connections (and the retirement of the hated people-mover trams), improved baggage systems, larger customs facilities, additional airport lounges, and enhanced security screening areas. The modernization is designed to improve passenger flow while preserving Eero Saarinen’s iconic Main Terminal, one of the nation’s most recognizable airport landmarks.MWAA gave only limited details — suggesting the project would be funded through municipal bonds and potential...
The Demographic Reckoning: Colleges and the Future of America’s Economy
October 27, 2026
October 16, 2026By Scott B. MacDonald, Ph.D.Chief Economist Demographics, Higher Education, and Future Economic Paths: It was H.G. Wells, author of The Time Machine and War of the Worlds, who stated, “History is a race between education and catastrophe.” In…...
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