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INDUSTRY UPDATE

GNV Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for
Terminal Expansion
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) held a groundbreaking
ceremony for its 15,200 square feet, two-gate passenger
terminal expansion and improvement project.
The expanded terminal will provide a variety of
passenger amenities and services to accommodate increased
passenger traffic and demand. New amenities will include
expanded restrooms, a second food and beverage area,
mother's lactation room, quiet/ref lection room, possible
child's play area and an outdoor pet relief area.
"This project is paid for by a combination of state
and federal grants, along with passenger facility charges,
or PFCs collected by our airlines," Penksa said. "Most
importantly, there is no local tax involved. It is the second
of four phases of terminal investment and it won't be very
long before we get going on these final phases, adding
two new passenger boarding bridges to connect to this
expansion, a new outbound, baggage screening/ handling
system and additional airline operations space to better
accommodate existing and future carriers."
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Jet Aviation Opens New Van Nuys FBO and
Hangar Facility
Jet Av iat ion an nounced
the open ing of its new
sustainably built FBO and
hangar complex at Van Nuys
Airport (VNY).
The FBO and hangar
project includes 10,0 0 0
square feet of terminal space, 43,000 square feet of
hangar space and 8,000 square feet of office space, and
long, unobstructed ramp space. The hangar has 30 feet of
clearance, which can accommodate large aircraft, including
the Gulfstream G700 and the Global 7500.
"As part of one of the countr y's busiest general
aviation airports, we are proud to offer our customers
a comprehensive solution for all of their aircraft service
needs, including traditional FBO services like fueling,
hangarage, aircraft cleaning, catering and domestic and
international handling, as well as full-service aircraft
management, charter and on-demand maintenance," said
Michael McDaniel, director and GM, Van Nuys FBO.
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Flint Bishop Airport
Enhances Pet-Friendly
Amenities in the Terminal
Flint Bishop Airport announced
a brand-new pet relief area
located inside the terminal.
"FNT remains committed to
being a pet-friendly airport and
we look forward to serving passengers with support animals
in this enhanced way," said Nino Sapone, airport director.
The indoor area includes a patch of grass for four-legged
f lyers to stretch their legs. The airport also installed an
automatic f lushing system to eliminate waste into drains
below the grass. In addition, trash bags are available, a sink
for owners to wash their hands and re-fill water bottles.
The newly expanded pet relief area is now open to all pets
as well as service animals.
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Victor White, A.A.E., Honored With AAAE
Distinguished Service Award
Victor White, A.A.E., director of airports
at the Wichita Airport Authority, will
receive the American Association of
Airport Executives' (AAAE) Distinguished
Service Award, which is presented to airport
executives in honor of an exemplary career
and contributions to the airport industry.
"Vic is an invaluable colleague who has
served the nation's aviation community in
many important roles over his remarkable
career, including highly-respected airport leader and active
AAAE member," said AAAE Chair Tory Richardson,
A.A.E., president and CEO, Gerald R. Ford International
Airport. "In addition to more than four and a half decades
of tireless service to the aviation industry, Vic has devoted
his time and expertise in a wide range of volunteer positions
that have resulted in countless improvements throughout
our industry."
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Tod Lickerman Joins Flagship
Facility Services' Board of Directors
Flagship Facilit y Ser vices welcomed
Tod Lickerman to its board of directors.
A former global president and chief
execut ive a mer ica s at Cush man &
Wakefield and a long-time veteran of the
facility management industry, Lickerman
believes that "Flagship is positioned to be
a dominant player in the domestic facilities
services market. Flagship is making the
right investments in core delivery functions and knows
how to create real value for their clients."
During his 33 years in real estate, facility management
and facility services, Lickerman played a pivotal role in

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