Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“The capital investments in these airports will help stimulate local economies and provide better service for customers. The enhancements and expansions allow the airports to attract and increase corporate, commercial and private aircraft activity, which will help generate revenue and job opportunities.”

Source: Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, who announced recently the investment of $5 million to help 12 state airports with improvement projects to expand and improve terminals, runways, and hangars. The grants range from $50,000 toward the initial engineering study for a multi-tenant property for Bradford Regional Airport, up to $1.6 million for terminal area improvements at Harrisburg International Airport.

FMI: www.governor.state.pa.us