July / August 2007
International Intermodal Center Renamed The Port of Huntsville announced that in honor and recognition of Ed Mitchell – whose tireless efforts, leadership, and vision led to the planning and development of the International Intermodal Center, which has celebrated more than 20 years of service – the facility has been named the J.E. Mitchell, Jr. International Intermodal Center. View the full article.
Huntsville International Airport's new low-fare carrier, Allegiant Air, will offer non-sop service between Las Vegas and Huntsville beginning September 21. The new flights will operate twice weekly with service Monday and Friday. View the full article.
Delta Air Lines will introduce weekday non-stop roundtrip service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Huntsville, Ala., beginning September 6. View the full article.
As part of an overall $26 million parking improvement project, Huntsville International Airport recently broke ground on a parking deck expansion. The expansion, which is scheduled for completion in October 2008, will add more than 1,300 spaces to the existing deck. View the full article.
Kevin Vandeberg has been named the new Director of Operations for the Port of Huntsville. Vandeberg, former Operations Manager, began his employment with the airport in 1991 as the Operations Assistant. In addition, he was the Operations Intern for three summers before being hired full time. Vandeberg has achieved Accredited Airport Executive status from the American Association of Airport Executives.
President Bush, Air Force One Visit Huntsville The wheels of Air Force One touched down at Huntsville International Airport at approximately 12:17 p.m. on Thursday, June 21. View the full article.
Huntsville International Airport has opened a new Gevalia® kiosk and is pleased to be the first airport to offer Gevalia in a retail capacity. Built on a European tradition of fine craftsmanship encompassing more than 140 years, Gevalia offers more than 30 varieties of gourmet coffee and 13 varieties of specialty tea. View the full article.
The 2007 North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) Trade Tour will be held at select locations throughout North Alabama beginning August 14. During the tour, NAITA will host a series of focus groups on trade development. View the full tour schedule.
Board Members
Jeff Sikes – Chairman
Mark McDaniel – Vice Chairman
Betty D. Fletcher – Secretary/Treasurer
William H. Johnston, Jr. – Vice Secretary
C. Dwight Jennings
Richard Tucker - Executive Director
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