[Link to video from JetStream Music Fest in May 2020](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAustinAirport%2Fvideos%2F3102798956449675%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cd2db73b074f34a78262f08d842e934b8%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637332917319403332&sdata=ivQlj%2F6RyXAu%2BlaoYiQfmF%2F0nLRxtgT0vOX7OQzi2kA%3D&reserved=0)Erlanger, KY (August 17, 2020) ― Following the success of the JetStream Music Festival earlier this year, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will once again join the lineup on JetStream Summer Fest. This virtual music festival, featuring airports from across the country, will take place at 6:00 p.m. EST on Aug. 19, 2020 (National Aviation Day) via Facebook live.Representing CVG and the Cincinnati region will be Destiny L., a neo-soul and alternative R & B artist. Destiny L.’s style can be described as a new wave of R & B that has been influenced by a variety of genres — from soul and jazz to psychedelic music and contemporary hip-hop. Destiny L. has opened for the likes of Bobby V and Warren G, and recently released her single “SpacexTime,” which is available on all streaming platforms.“The Cincinnati region has a vibrant arts community, and we partner with local organizations to showcase that within the airport to travelers,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of CVG. “We are thankful for this creative, online opportunity to collaborate with airports across the country to highlight local talent.”Celebrating “Live Music at a Safe Distance,” 12 North American airports will join CVG for the free, multi-hour livestreamed event. The stream will feature performances by local musicians representing each participating city, including a special guest: Grammy-award-winning musician, Kenny Loggins. JetStream kicks off at 6:00 p.m. EST on each participating airports’ Facebook Live. Viewers can tip musicians through a virtual tip jar and can join the celebration on social media by using the hashtag #JetStreamFest. The full lineup for the festival will feature: Jackie Venson - Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Kendal Conrad – Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) Ayana Sade – Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) Chuck Courtenay – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) Destiny L. & Taifa - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Bashiri Asad – Indianapolis International Airport (IND) Monte Skelton - Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) Lucy Michelle - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Ribo Ruckus – El Paso International Airport (ELP) Jason Feddy - John Wayne Airport (SNA) Hilo Hi-Flyers – Long Beach Airport (LGB) Champagne Sunday - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Kenny Loggins – Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)For more information – including how to view the event – click [here](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents%2F639830550281643%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cd2db73b074f34a78262f08d842e934b8%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637332917319403332&sdata=rU5%2BYC5tqfdJqIMZ1THA1dW3O7IAVtKXnyU5NoeIbzE%3D&reserved=0).

Eagle Radio / Katie McLaughlin / July 30, 2020Are you itching for a vacation, but are a little nervous about what to expect? The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has created a resource for travelers to research and plan their trip to feel comfortable and confident before leaving home.The [Fly Healthy section on the CVG website](http://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy) is a great resource for travelers that still have many questions.Travelers can find the following information on the site: Videos demonstrating what enhancements have taken place throughout the airport [Responsibilities](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/traveler-responsibility) of each traveler [Updates](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/airport-updates) related to parking and the security checkpoint What [concessions](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/concessions) are open including days and times Links to important [resources](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/resources) such as airline and state-level travel guidance so travelers can educate themselves about relevant restrictions applicable to their trip [FAQs](http://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/faqs)[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.eaglecountryonline.com/news/local-news/cvg-wants-travelers-to-know-how-to-fly-healthy-when-theyre-ready/)

New York Times / Lisa Prevost / August 4, 2020_The pandemic has turned cleaning and other mundane building tasks into a challenge, stoking interest in machines as cost-effective solutions._The Neo is a four-foot-tall, 1,000-pound robot floor scrubber. The high-tech machine can cruise large commercial buildings on its own, with no human supervision required.Since its introduction in 2016, Neo’s sales have roughly doubled each year, said Faizan Sheikh, the chief executive and a co-founder of [Avidbots](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avidbots.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7c51173d47347cc0a8708d838b5ebff%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637321701296577174&sdata=HLMZWErGlo4dTOUkzMBBel6B1v57rcHF6EPgKdHFb6E%3D&reserved=0), the Canadian start-up that created the robot. This year, however, demand has shot up 100 percent just since the pandemic-induced shutdown in March. Suddenly, the need for thorough, reliable and frequent cleaning is front and center.“Before, a top executive at a big company would not really have known how their facilities got cleaned,” Mr. Sheikh said. “They would have outsourced it to a facilities management company, who might outsource it out again.”Now, company leaders are showing more interest, asking questions about the cleaning process and schedule, as well as safety and effectiveness. “That can lead to interest in automation,” he said.Indeed, cleaning robots are having a moment in commercial real estate. Their creators are promoting the machines as cost-effective solutions to the cleaning challenges posed by the pandemic. They can be put to frequent use without requiring more paid labor hours, they are always compliant, and some can even provide the data to prove that they have scoured every inch assigned.The autonomous robots available now are primarily for cleaning floors and carpets, but companies are busy developing other cleaning applications. Boston Dynamics, a robotics design company in Waltham, Mass., for example, is in a partnership to develop a disinfecting solution that can be mounted atop its four-legged [Spot robot](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostondynamics.com%2Fspot&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7c51173d47347cc0a8708d838b5ebff%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637321701296577174&sdata=iVkxvUftGloTh%2BVS85VO0FXJZpyhiCDdVcACdJwWamk%3D&reserved=0), a company spokeswoman said.Robotics are also being used to relieve humans of repetitive back-office tasks like accounting, according to [a 2018 report](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.deloitte.com%2Fglobal%2Fen%2Fpages%2Freal-estate%2Farticles%2Frobotics-real-estate-services.html&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7c51173d47347cc0a8708d838b5ebff%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637321701296587129&sdata=C6YV%2BKZXY2xhOXJTAyr9QQmojHEcuJgDcGrTdU9Lvrg%3D&reserved=0) from Deloitte. As more buildings incorporate smart technology, data collection and conversion will become increasingly important.[Somatic](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetsomatic.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7c51173d47347cc0a8708d838b5ebff%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637321701296587129&sdata=tl1jY68eeYWzlyxkD9IGsMFTGP3l9Yn3ShgFmiqRlTE%3D&reserved=0), a start-up in New York, is working on a robot that can clean bathrooms using a spray technology, said Michael Levy, the chief executive. Removing a human cleaner from the bathroom makes the area safer because of the reduced risk of spreading germs, Mr. Levy said. And the robot will always do the job exactly as it is programmed to do.“You have to let the chemicals set to do their job, but compliance is tough in the industry,” Mr. Levy said. “If you tell a robot to leave the chemicals for 36 seconds, they leave the chemicals for 36 seconds every single time.”The idea of robotic cleaning is not new. The first attempts were in the 1970s, Mr. Sheikh said, but the technology was not up to the task, and the machines were “extremely cost prohibitive.”The Neo is sophisticated enough to create its own maps of a facility after being walked through it a single time, he said. The customer then works with Avidbots to develop cleaning plans, which may vary depending on the day of the week.“After a human selects a cleaning plan, you press start and walk away,” Mr. Sheikh said. “The robot figures out its own path.”Designed for facilities of at least 80,000 square feet, Neos sell for $50,000, plus $300 a month for software that tracks cleaning performance. At that price, the break-even point for the buyer is 12 to 18 months, Mr. Sheikh said.They can also be rented for $2,500 a month, including maintenance and software, on a minimum three-year contract.Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport deploys its Neo three or four times a day to clean the hundreds of thousands of square feet of tiled floor, said Brian Cobb, the airport’s chief innovation officer.“Neo has the artificial intelligence capability where, as it’s moving along its original path, if it sees something in its way, it will go around it,” Mr. Cobb said. “If the obstacle is there the next day, Neo will incorporate it into its map.”Before Neo’s activation in January, the airport had three workers cleaning floors every night, amounting to an average 24 labor hours per day, Mr. Cobb said. The Neo has taken over a portion of that, though workers are still needed to do heavier floor maintenance, like burnishing and recoating. It also frees cleaning staff to focus on making sure that “high-touch” areas of the airport are cleaned more frequently during the pandemic, he said.SoftBank, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, introduced the [Whiz](https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2F13779usreg20181102.com%2Fus%2Fwhiz&data=02%7C01%7Csdeatherage%40cvgairport.com%7Cc7c51173d47347cc0a8708d838b5ebff%7C6a1858161bcc4c24b4487abfacd1c666%7C0%7C0%7C637321701296597085&sdata=Z4BBsJNJ0Rfl9ChykzxQb048a1R0uNKb7bWRu2tcKLo%3D&reserved=0) autonomous carpet cleaner through its robotics unit in November, said Kass Dawson, the vice president of brand strategy and brand communications at SoftBank Robotics. Already, more than 10,000 compact Whiz robots have been deployed around the globe.They caught the attention of Jeff Tingley, the president of Sparkle Services, a cleaning company in Enfield, Conn., that works in large commercial facilities throughout Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. He said he had long been interested in robotic cleaning but had not found the technology to be advanced enough or cost effective.“Vacuuming is one of the most time-consuming processes in cleaning. With Whiz, you can essentially wipe out 90 percent of the vac time required,” Mr. Tingley said. “You still need humans with backpack vacs for under desks and chairs, but we’ve gained a lot of hours.”[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/04/business/robot-cleaning-coronavirus.html?searchResultPosition=1)

Inside Edition / Deborah Hastings / July 29, 2020A little boy's beloved [stuffed animal](https://www.insideedition.com/headlines/18066-after-boy-7-is-found-selling-his-stuffed-animal-for-food-police-officer-goes-beyond) had quite the adventure after airport employees took to social media to find the dog's master. Staff at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport posted photos of the "lost dog" on its [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CVGairport) page, seeking its owner."We think this guy missed his flight at CVG this morning! We found him hanging out by Starbucks outside of our security checkpoint. Look familiar? Help us share so we can get him home," the airport posted.It received more than 1 million views.Staff posted several other images showing the [toy](https://www.insideedition.com/headlines/24833-animal-shelter-investigates-after-stuffed-toy-is-found-ripped-apart-in-front-of-dogs-kennel) Dalmation, which they nicknamed "Jet," enjoying several exploits, a la "Flat Stanley," as the toy got its own airport ID card, visited an ice cream parlor, went on a tarmac ride and, armed with a boarding pass, was flown home to 6-year-old owner Jaydence Ronco in Florida.“I think our son was half a sleep when he left Masch-Masch (the dog’s real name) at the terminal,” dad Doug Ronco told [The Associated Press.](https://apnews.com/2fbb81c8199e0bf70e8269aba65ca029) “Under normal circumstances, he would never forget him.”Jaydence received the [toy](https://www.insideedition.com/headlines/20971-doctors-perform-surgery-on-boys-stuffed-animal-so-he-feels-less-alone-about-his-own) from a judge on the day his adoption was finalized, Ronco said. "So it's very special to him," the father said.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.insideedition.com/lost-dog-reunited-with-6-year-old-owner-after-airport-employees-launch-nationwide-search-60964)

Travel + Leisure / Cailey Rizzo / July 28, 2020A stuffed Dalmatian toy was reunited with his six-year-old owner after he was accidentally left behind at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport earlier this month. But before the pair were reunited, the toy went on an epic tour of the airport.The stuffed pup, named Masch Masch, was given to six-year-old Jaydence Ronco by a judge the day he was adopted. Although he's a loyal companion who accompanied the young traveler on a family trip to Cincinnati, he was actually left behind in the airport while Jaydence and his parents were boarding a flight home to Madeira Beach, Fla.“I think our son was half asleep when he left Masch-Masch at the terminal,” Jaydence’s father, Doug Ronco, [told The Associated Press](https://apnews.com/2fbb81c8199e0bf70e8269aba65ca029 "(opens new window)") last week. “Under normal circumstances, he would never forget him.”Luckily, the airport came across the dog in the terminal and [put out an initial Facebook message](https://www.facebook.com/CVGairport/posts/10163834163670015 "(opens new window)") to find his owner — but continued to document the pup's adventures around the airport on social media.They took the dog — who they nicknamed “Jet” — on a tour of the airport, even providing him with a face mask to obey current COVID-19 regulations. Jet/Masch Masch went out onto the airport tarmac, visited an airplane cockpit, [tasted local Graeter's Ice Cream](https://www.facebook.com/CVGairport/posts/10163853146375015 "(opens new window)") at the food court, and helped out at the gate side desk. He even [did an interview](https://www.facebook.com/CVGairport/posts/10163866486675015 "(opens new window)") with a local news outlet.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/cincinnati-airport-lost-toy-dog-returned-home)

The National / July 27, 2020A lost stuffed animal went on a 10-day adventure around the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport before being reunited with its owners following a viral social media campaign.Staff at the airport found the toy Dalmatian on Tuesday, July 14, and posted a picture of it to social media to try and locate its owner."We think this guy missed his flight at CVG this morning," the Twitter post read. "We found him hanging out by Starbucks outside of our security checkpoint."Over the course of the next week-and-a-half, a wily airport employee took the toy on a grand tour of the airport looking for its lost owners.The day after the toy was found, he was fitted out with a face mask and taken for a visit to the United Airlines counter. However, he "couldn't smell his family on the plane" or near the gate.The next day, the toy was taken out onto the airfield and runway to get a look at ongoing plane engine inspections. He even got to hang out with a dog of the real-life variety, TSA sniffer dog Dafi, but "not for long, since he was on the clock".The social media posts encouraged the public to retweet and share the pictures, in the hopes the stuffed toy would eventually be reunited with its owners.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/lost-toy-dog-goes-on-10-day-adventure-across-us-airport-before-being-reunited-with-owner-1.1055058)

WXIX FOX 19 TV / July 23 and updated July 25, 2020CINCINNATI (FOX19) - A stuffed puppy that was left at the Starbucks inside the CVG Airport on July 14 returned home to a 6-year-old adopted child in Florida.Airport officials say the puppy flew via Allegiant Airlines back to his home in St. Petersburg, FL Friday, where he was reunited with its owner, 6-year-old Jaydence.“Masch Masch” was given to Jaydence by a judge after Jaydence was adopted two years ago, airport officials say.“We are so happy that we got Masch Masch home! Thank you so much to all of our followers, who helped us spread the word. A huge thank you to our friends at [Allegiant](https://www.facebook.com/Allegiant/?tn=K-R&eid=ARBaOfFeKyXxpwkKOrTOE9W4MTkXr83pgSJYZUc6ijOcA9rerHxFw5E4WFuxHpi3Lv4-XfQoET0cYEgs&fref=mentions&xts%5B0%5D=68.ARDzDsi0GpurYIyCG19ADIZ-wdr257BpYl0JEy1SFXx7wplsHBsfLGv_3CtHbTikMQqTMwG8TfLP_aqJuHCdf3IF7RlLsPrpkvsoGqUR-2FQ3CRrT_Gdv4_a-QZP0MY53T-o8mphbuecsT_ZKLGisJ7xYFL4KIUg2PSOacLRrnzg07V1P1n7Qn4SiV4cmmNxoBETDmIaFi_qLimNZp3aYyDeqh2nWnX0bPnNe2Ghsl5FlIxSRfAhR3i1RsLBZLEZkIJGu15X6cD8rbCyxeSFUruBR4aXFU11lcKfJxZEkBD1yYUBYp2tj7JE0v4ge-KuEv42j_YarH7JdF9TVUzZ) and [St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport](https://www.facebook.com/Fly2PIE/?tn=K-R&eid=ARB4Tqjv-kSt54JTlFvXi-414C5n93Xkn4jYtIFf2hvyhrE9IeoK1OOMmaXO45BuhPLw2a0qfBjrdWpu&fref=mentions&xts%5B0%5D=68.ARDzDsi0GpurYIyCG19ADIZ-wdr257BpYl0JEy1SFXx7wplsHBsfLGv_3CtHbTikMQqTMwG8TfLP_aqJuHCdf3IF7RlLsPrpkvsoGqUR-2FQ3CRrT_Gdv4_a-QZP0MY53T-o8mphbuecsT_ZKLGisJ7xYFL4KIUg2PSOacLRrnzg07V1P1n7Qn4SiV4cmmNxoBETDmIaFi_qLimNZp3aYyDeqh2nWnX0bPnNe2Ghsl5FlIxSRfAhR3i1RsLBZLEZkIJGu15X6cD8rbCyxeSFUruBR4aXFU11lcKfJxZEkBD1yYUBYp2tj7JE0v4ge-KuEv42j_YarH7JdF9TVUzZ), who both went out of their way to help,” CVG Airport officials said in a Facebook [post](https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10163867537815015&id=179472040014). “During these unprecedented times of social distancing and staying apart – we came together as a community to make this happen.”While the stuffed animal was at the airport, officials made sure to show it around.[FULL STORY HERE](https://www.fox19.com/2020/07/23/stuffed-puppy-cvg-return-home-fla-friday/)

Erlanger, KY (July 29, 2020) ― If you haven’t traveled by air in a while, you may not know what to expect. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) created a Fly Healthy section on its website: [CVGairport.com/FlyHealthy](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy) for travelers to research and plan their trip to feel comfortable and confident before leaving home.Travelers can view the following on the site: Videos demonstrating what enhancements have taken place throughout the airport [Responsibilities](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/traveler-responsibility) of each traveler [Updates](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/airport-updates) related to parking and the security checkpoint What [concessions](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/concessions) are open including days and times Links to important [resources](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/resources) such as airline and state-level travel guidance so travelers can educate themselves about relevant restrictions applicable to their trip [Frequently asked questions](https://cvgairport.com/flight/tips/flyhealthy/faqs)It’s important to know that airports and airlines across the country have worked together to enhance cleaning procedures and prepare facilities and aircraft for the health and safety of passengers and employees.  “The entire aviation industry is working in collaboration to create a safe, clean and seamless travel experience. We look forward to welcoming our friends and neighbors back to CVG as they fly healthy,” said Candace McGraw, chief executive officer, CVG.