how much money our passengers that come in are spending in our community. We have a major impact.” Although not actively planning to bring in any additional businesses to the airport grounds currently, Johnson is focusing on “trying to increase the airport operations and maximize what it can do within it’s current footprint.” Efforts to grow its services, however, Johnson notes, will be against the continuing backdrop of offering a small-town, friendly, and community feeling that makes every passenger visiting the area feel very welcome. AN ELECTRIFYING PATH AHEAD Beyond its top-tier services, Know County Regional Airport has gained widespread attention for two innovative approaches that are navigating it towards a technology-driven and sustainable road ahead. 51 AVIATION VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 05, ISSUE 02 KNOX COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
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