Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 1

2 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1 In this eagerly anticipated edition of Aviation View, we invite you to explore the sheer abundance of possibilities awaiting you, your industry colleagues, and families, as you embark on your missions to discover unprecedented opportunities for business development, corporate, and personal relocation across North America. Here, is just a sampling of the highlights and current treasures you will find across our continent’s bustling airports and communities in this issue: Gallatin County Airport – Perseverance: after decades of preparation and negotiation, a new airport is born! Lincoln Airport –A massive terminal renovation and expansion project, industrial park and lease agreement opportunities. Savannah-Hardin County Airport – Primed for expansion and growth, with 220 new pilot-controlled LED runway & taxiway lights, airfield signage and tourism promotion. Lea County Regional Airport – One of America’s biggest oil and gas-producing regions in New Mexico, with a new terminal and upgrades for increased commercial flights and larger capacity aircraft. Raleigh Executive Jetport – Perfectly located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Region, with continued expansion of facilities to accommodate growth. Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport – Multi-County cooperation for development and record fuel sales and operations that have increased over 500% and 1000% respectively, since the Airport took over the Fixed Based Operations. Tyler Pounds Regional Airport – Convenience, Courtesy, and Collaboration, with a long-standing tradition of strong community involvement, including the Wings Over Tyler Air Show. Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport –With an Airport Authority that includes their County, two Towns and the University, operates as its own Fixed-Base Operator and growing with the community, with a runway expansion to accommodate increased business and personal aircraft operations. Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport –With the City of Gillette being dubbed the “Energy Capital of the Nation,” the Airport is actively attracting more aviation-related businesses, with nearly 700 acres available and a huge potential for growth. Indiana County Jimmy Stewart Airport –As a model of exemplary aviation stewardship to their community, the Airport is bringing in a full-motion flight simulator for their flight school and significant infrastructure improvements to further aviation involvement for enthusiasts of every age. Anniston Regional Airport – Continuing their steadfast involvement in partnering with their community for further economic development for the region. Heart of Georgia Regional Airport – The home of Middle Georgia State University’s Aviation Center, with runway and infrastructure improvements and land acquisition for further hangar development. Lake Wales Municipal Airport –With a passion for education and new business, the Airport is working on a dedicated community area for schools, as well as a business park at the Airport to house aviation and non-aviation-related companies. Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport – This thriving Airport is a vital gateway in supporting the City and County’s multi-modal business and tourism opportunities, including sustainable agriculture. Northeast Philadelphia Airport – Pennsylvania’s fifth busiest airport and a recent runway rehabilitation, with plenty of room for new hangar development. Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport –A newly upgraded runway that can easily accommodate heavy cargo operations, military deployment, and any large charter needs. Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport – Recent capital improvements coupled with world-class, multi-faceted aviation and aircraft services for both domestic and international customers. Dallas Love Field – Massive airside and landside infrastructure improvements for increased passenger traffic and business opportunities. Reading Regional Airport – Ongoing commitment in providing exceptional service and amenities to both commercial and business travelers, including direct flights to Florida for the last 25 years! North Peace Regional Airport – Located in one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing regions and dedicated to growing both the Airport and the local community. Thomas County Airport –With a new runway and fuel station, this Airport remains the aviation hub of Nebraska’s famous sandhills. West Virginia International Yeager Airport – Celebrating their recent designation as an international airport and working with their local university and several organizations for the development of cutting-edge electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure. Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport - Offering an Airport Industrial Airpark, four FBOs, U.S. Customs and daily flights to the Bahamas! All of these wonderful folks and their facilities have extended an open invitation for you to see for yourself, the possibilities that are waiting. So, bring your ideas, commitment, and imagination as you board your flights… the treasures you unearth at all of these destinations, may just unlock those dreams you have been waiting to unleash for such a time as this! Happy landings, Paul Payne Senior Director of Aviation & Research DI RECTOR ’ S NOTES WWW. 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