On Friday, May 11, 2018, F.H. Paschen joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel to open the new American Airlines L Stinger Concourse for operations, O’Hare International Airport’s first gate capacity expansion in 25 years. Paschen’s Aviation Group was selected by American Airlines through a competitive bid process. The investment in these new gates will translate to shorter taxi times, fewer delays and improved circulation throughout the core terminal. The Paschen team delivered the project from initial design through completed construction in 24 months despite significant project site obstacles. During construction, Paschen could not disrupt access for critical airport emergency equipment or interfere with gate operations of six different airline carriers. The project site was further complicated due to its proximity to an active Guard Post for airport security, firefighting and other first responder operations, along with its proximity to Terminal 3, which supports a heavy volume of daily flights along with a baggage roadway necessary for ground support equipment. In 2016, the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Aviation unanimously approved this plan. American Airlines maintained responsibility for all costs, which amounted to about $70 million. The City estimates this project will generate an additional $500 million in revenue annually.