The Gary Airport Authority awarded a $70,430 contract Wednesday to B & B Thomas Upholstery, of Hammond, to refurbish 76 passenger seats in the airport’s terminal. While there’s still no news on a commercial airline to fill those seats, the airport’s terminal is undergoing a renovation project in anticipation of landing a new carrier soon. In September, the authority approved $525,695 in contracts including electrical work needed for new screening equipment and two passenger bridges that escort passengers from their plane into the terminal. The renovation also includes HVAC improvements, new flooring, painting, updated fire protection, plumbing, casework on cabinetry, drywall, doors and hardware. The terminal hasn’t had passenger service since Allegiant Airlines stopped its flights in 2015.