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Fri, Aug 13, 2010

AirTran Airways Continues Orlando Expansion

Airline Has Opened State-of-the-Art Operations Center, Plans A New Pilot Base

AirTran Airways recently opened the doors to its new System Operations Control (SOC) Center, and during the unveiling, AirTran Airways Chairman, President and CEO Bob Fornaro also announced plans to open a pilot base in the airline's hometown of Orlando, FL this fall.

"Today's expansion is exciting news for the entire state, and I am grateful to AirTran Airways for utilizing the talented aerospace and aviation community that exists in Florida," said Governor Charlie Crist. "The Sunshine State is a global leader in air passenger transportation, and I look forward to greater economic successes and growth as a result of this job-creating expansion."

The base will initially employ 100 pilots, including a chief pilot. Orlando will join Atlanta and Milwaukee as a home for AirTran Airways pilots.

The $6.9 million SOC was paid for by a combination of funds from the state of Florida, the city of Orlando, including the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, and AirTran Airways. The facility is hurricane hardened, built to withstand 150-mile-per-hour winds, contains redundant communications systems, scalability for future growth and features a backup generator capable of powering the facility indefinitely.

"Today is a historic day for AirTran Airways. The opening of our new SOC and announcement of an Orlando pilot base are both significant signs of our plans to continue to grow here in our hometown," said Fornaro. "We are fortunate to be part of the fabric of Central Florida and look forward to continuing to increase our presence here both today and well into the future."

The company employs more than 1,000 Crew Members in Central Florida at several facilities, including its corporate headquarters, the SOC and a maintenance facility in addition to its passengers operations at the airport. "It is important for our community to continue to invest in our large corporate headquarters which help to diversify our economy and create jobs during a challenging economic climate," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. "The City of Orlando and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority are extremely proud of AirTran Airways, Orlando's hometown airline, for their role in shaping our community's great future."

FMI: www.airtran.com

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