Indy Airport lease shift: Just Pop In! to transition to Pop Fly Diner under CC Holdings; construction set for early 2027
On Sept. 1, 2026 the Indianapolis Airport Authority announced Just Pop In! is reassigning its lease to CC Holdings to launch Pop Fly Diner, a popcorn-centric restaurant led by Chef Steve Oakley. Construction on the space is scheduled to begin in early 2027.
The airport release says Just Pop In!, the long-running gourmet popcorn operator, will reassign its lease to CC Holdings so the concession can become Pop Fly Diner. CC Holdings — described in the release as a local woman-owned hospitality business — plans a menu that integrates popcorn into comfort-food dishes, desserts and a craft bar, with Chef Steve Oakley as culinary lead.
The announcement states Just Pop In! popcorn will continue to be offered through the new Pop Fly concept. Airport leaders framed the change as part of a broader terminal concessions refresh aimed at adding local and national dining options; construction on the Pop Fly space is set to begin in early 2027.
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