Aviation View | Volume 2, Issue 2

106 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 in government, and all the department heads inside the city of Harlingen are involved. Esterly attends these meetings to inform all parties of the opportunities available at the airport, hoping to entice youngsters to follow a fruitful career in aviation. Airport management also works closely with the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, which is based nearby. Esterly touts the importance of an airport to the local economy and particularly the advantages of the Harlingen Aerotropolis. Valley International Airport is also busy with general aviation, having an estimated 86 aircraft based at the airfield. But unlike many GA airports, HRL has additional space on the airfield for the construction of new hangars and management has identified an interest in providing parking spaces for GA planes. There are also plans to collaborate with Harlingen Economic Development Corporation, along M A K E S I T H A P P E N . jbtc.com/aerotech Jetway Passenger Boarding Bridges ® G R E AT R E L I A B I LT Y E A S Y T O O P E R AT E E A S Y T O M A I N TA I N Elevating bridges to the next level JetDock Automated Bridge Docking iOPS Gate and GSE Monitoring / Telematics AmpTek Load Sharing for Electric GSE