March/April 2010

AirTran to Initiate Service at Huntsville International Airport; Additional Service Hinges on Community Support

AirTran Airways recently announced new non-stop service to Huntsville, Ala., from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and Orlando (MCO) beginning May 27. The new flights will operate daily on 117-seat Boeing 717-200 aircraft. While officials at Huntsville International Airport recognize the tremendous benefits the new non-stop service will provide to the BWI and MCO markets, they are quick to point out that additional AirTran service will depend upon the support of the community. View the entire article.

Low-cost Carrier Recruitment Initiative Enters Next Phase

Reducing fares by an average of 40% and saving the community in excess of $60 million annually is at the forefront of the Tennessee Valley Low-cost Carrier Recruitment initiative. While AirTran Airways recently announced it would begin service from HSV to Baltimore/Washington and Orlando, the full savings hinges on the addition of the Atlanta service, which would serve as the gateway to the United States in terms of air travel for the community. In order to secure the Atlanta service, the Tennessee Valley must show its support and help pledge enough funds to meet the risk mitigation for this new service. View the full article.

HSV Earns FAA Southern Region Safety Award & Mark of Distinction Award

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has been honored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for superior safety operations. During the annual FAA Airport Safety Conference, which was held January 28-29 in Atlanta, HSV earned top honors as the recipient of the Southern Region Air Carrier Airport Safety Award. The prestigious award was presented to HSV for its exemplary safety operations among more than 100 Part 139 airports within an eight-state region. In applying for the award, HSV highlighted its work at initiating five highly successful programs designed to enhance air carrier safety and day-to-day operations management, including electronic records management; fuel safety management; wildlife hazard improvements; scheduled airfield maintenance; and consolidated airport operations. View the full article.

Team Redstone Celebrates New Interactive Display at HSV

On March 12, key officials from Redstone Arsenal gathered in the recently constructed public waiting facility at Huntsville International Airport to dedicate its new interactive display. The 20-foot display communicates the organizational missions, programs, and synergy of more than 55 Redstone Arsenal organizations collectively known as Team Redstone. The central part of the display features larger-than-life videos of real people from a wide variety of Team Redstone organizations. View the full article.

Onsite Foreign Trade Zone Offers Advantage

Foreign Trade Zone No. 83, located at the Port of Huntsville, includes the Jetplex Industrial Park and the Mallard Fox Creek Industrial Park, as well as the Port in Decatur, AL. Operated by the Huntsville Foreign Trade Zone Corporation, this service-plus entity provides technical expertise on regulatory Customs issues, as well as money savings from duty exemptions. Launched by the federal government in the 1930’s, the Foreign Trade Zone program offers a host of benefits to companies operating in the United States, yet the top advantage continues to be money. View the full article.

Sunset Landing Golf Course Gears Up for Spring Play

As warmer spring weather approaches, the conditions at Sunset Landing Golf Course are in full swing. Sunset Landing Golf Course offers 6,803 yards of native grass fairways and bentgrass greens. A par 72 course with a slope of 71.9 and rating of 118 from the blacks and 66.9 and 108 respectively from the whites, Sunset Landing is ideal for seasoned golfers and beginners alike. Sunset Landing Golf Course is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. And a new feature at Sunset Landing is the pavilion, which is ideal for corporate picnics, outings, or golf tournaments. To set up a tee time or for more information on booking the pavilion, call 256-464-5050.