Nov/Dec 2007

HSV Celebrates Past 40 Years of Service

Huntsville International Airport recently marked the past 40 years of service with an anniversary celebration at Global Fest 2007. The event drew more than 300 attendees, honoring former and current board members as well as the families of former city and county officials that played an instrumental role in the development of the airport. View the entire article.


Jetplex Industrial Park Experiences Tremendous Growth

Located in one of the fastest-growing, high technology communities in the United States, the 4,000-acre Jetplex Industrial Park offers a rare combination of air, rail, and truck transportation and is divided into six sections in order to meet diverse business requirements. Growth and development in the Jetplex is at an all-time high. Anyone traveling the airport property is sure to notice buildings under construction, foundations being laid, and dirt being cleared. View the full article.


Allegiant Initiates Non-stop Orlando Service

Allegiant Air initiated its non-stop Orlando service on Thursday, November 8. A fanfare celebration and live radio remote featuring WDRM celebrity, Dingo, was held on the concourse to wish outbound Orlando passengers a fun-filled trip. View the full article.


Passenger Waiting Area to Quadruple in Size

Construction totaling more than $13 million will add two wings near the current connector walkway and security checkpoint at Huntsville International Airport. Each wing will feature 30-foot high panoramic windows that overlook airfield operations. The wing to the west will be home to security checkpoint, and the east wing will be a large lobby/seating area accommodating up to 200 people. This renovation will also significantly widen the walkway toward the new wings – adding four times more space than the current public areas. Work will begin in December 2007 and is expected to be completed in summer 2009.