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Press Releases Jan. 2006 - January 2012
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Silver
Airways Takes Delivery of Second Saab340 at New Maintenance Facility
in Gainesville, FL
GAINESVILLE, FL - January 20, 2012 - Silver Airways Corp.
accepted delivery of its second Saab 340Bplus aircraft today at a
press event to inaugurate its new maintenance facility at
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).
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information.
Silver
Airways Inaugurates New Maintenance Facility at Gainesville Regional
Airport (GNV)
GAINESVILLE, FL - January 20, 2012 - Silver Airways Corp.
announced today that it will relocate its maintenance department
from its home base in Fort Lauderdale to a new, state-of-the-art
61,000 square-foot facility at Gainesville Regional Airport
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information.
Gainesville Regional Airport Secures New Tenant for State-of-the-Art
General Aviation Facility
GAINESVILLE, FL - January 20, 2012 - Gainesville Regional
Airport (GNV) is pleased to welcome Silver Airways as a new general
aviation tenant.
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more information.
Gainesville
Regional Airport Implements Mobile Version of FlyGainesville.com
GAINESVILLE, FL – November 21, 2011 – Gainesville Regional
Airport (GNV) has now implemented a mobile website, making flight
information easier to access for travelers with smart phones.
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more information.
The Heart of
Florida Welcomes the Eagle! Join us for the American Eagle
Inaugural Event on October 1 at noon.
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more information.
American
Eagle Announces Winter Schedule, Offering Increased Service and
Convenience at its Miami Hub
American Eagle's press
release (PDF)
RTS to
Initiate Bus Service between the Airline Terminal and the University
of Florida This Fall
GAINESVILLE, Fla
– July 21, 2010 –
The City of
Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) announced the initiation
of bus service, Route 25, between the airline terminal and the
University of Florida with a stop in downtown beginning Aug. 16.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport and Community Leaders Welcome American Eagle
Airlines to North Central Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla – July 1, 2010 –
Community leaders, business professionals and airport officials gathered today
to commemorate North Central Florida's new airline partner, American Eagle
Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
American Eagle Announces Daily Nonstop Service Between Miami and Gainesville
FORT WORTH, Texas - June 28, 2010 -
American Eagle Airlines, the
regional affiliate of American Airlines, today announced nonstop service between
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in
Gainesville, Fla., beginning Oct. 1. Eagle will operate the service with 64-seat
Super ATR aircraft.
American Eagle's press
release (PDF)
May 17, 2010: Notice and Opportunity for Public Comment regarding
Gainesville Regional Airport Passenger Facility Charge Application # 3.
Details
Gainesville Regional Airport Receives Excellence in Training Award
GAINESVILLE, Fla – March 23, 2010 –
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) was recognized by the American Association of
Airport Executives (AAAE) for earning an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport
Training award for calendar year 2009.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
The Airport, RD Air Services and University Air Center present the 8th Annual
Chili Cook-off, Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Details
Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Gainesville Regional Airport Launch Local "Soles
4 Souls" Campaign for Haiti Survivors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jan. 25, 2010 – Atlantic Southeast Airlines
(ASA) in a continuing joint effort with Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
launched a 10-day campaign today to collect “gently worn shoes” for Haiti
earthquake survivors.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
TSA Statement on New Security Measures for International Flights to the U.S.
Airport Offers Public Chance to Win US Airways Tickets, 3-Night Hotel
Accommodation in NYC
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Dec. 28, 2009 – As part of its continuing air
service development efforts, Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) launched a US
Airways promotion today to attract visitors to the airport Web site to register
for a chance to win two roundtrip tickets on US Airways from Gainesville to New
York City and a three-night hotel accommodation provided by the Blakely New York
hotel.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Airport Authority and City Unveil Gator Sculpture at the Airline Terminal
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Dec. 15, 2009 – The Gainesville-Alachua County
Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) and the City of Gainesville Department of
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Art in Public Places Trust (APPT)
Advisory Board gathered today at the airline terminal to unveil a gator
sculpture by Artist Pete Davidson titled "Indigenous".
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Delta Connection Expands Service at Gainesville Regional Airport
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Jan. 29, 2009 – Gainesville Regional Airport is
please to announce that Delta Air Lines has initiated two more daily, roundtrip
flights between GNV and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL),
increasing the total number of daily flights to eight.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Airport Authority and Community Leaders Unveil New Airline Passenger Terminal
Interior
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Dec. 2, 2008 – The Gainesville-Alachua County
Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) and community leaders gathered today to
officially unveil its new interior Airline Passenger Terminal at Gainesville
Regional Airport.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Delta Adds a Seventh Daily Flight, US Airways Adds 70-Seat Jets
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Oct. 29, 2008 - Delta announced
the addition of a seventh 50-seat CRJ-200 aircraft for the months of November
and December and US Airways has added a 70-seat jet in the November weekend
schedule.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Delta Adds Non-stop Flight To Knoxville for Florida-Tennessee Game
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 25, 2008 – Delta added non-stop,
scheduled flights between Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and
Knoxville, TN (TYS) for the Florida-Tennessee game in September.
Airport's
press release (PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport Welcomes Air Service Improvements
Gainesville No. 1 in On-time Performance in the State of Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Aug. 18, 2008 – Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) will have more seats and flights in October and all jets this fall provided by its two commercial airline carriers, Delta and US Airways.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Delta Airlines, ASA Encourages
Passengers to Utilize New Self-Service Kiosk at Ticketing
GAINESVILLE, Fla
- May 1, 2008
- Delta Airlines,
operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), will start checking
in 80 percent of its passengers through a new self-service kiosk at
the ticketing counters at
Gainesville Regional
Airport
. The airline asks
passengers to take advantage of this new option, which will speed up
the check-in process.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport to Put Travelers to the Test in
2008
GAINESVILLE,
Fla
– Jan. 2, 2008 –
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) launched a frequent flier
program today in search of the ultimate road warrior.
Airport's
press release(PDF)RD Air Services Joins
Community Leaders to Break Ground on its Charter and Aircraft
Maintenance Facility
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Dec. 20, 2007 - Gainesville Regional Airport and RD Air
Services joined community leaders today to officially break ground
on RD Air Services' $2.5 million aircraft and maintenance
facility that will create new jobs and services at the airport.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport
Readies for Holiday Travelers
GAINESVILLE, Fla –
Dec. 19, 2007 – Gainesville
Regional Airport will celebrate the holidays with hundreds of
travelers by serving breakfast and spreading holiday cheer on
Thursday, Dec. 20 and Friday, Dec. 21.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional
Airport, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Join Congresswoman Brown for a
Celebration of Excellence
GAINESVILLE, Fla
–
Nov. 19, 2007 – Gainesville
Regional Airport (GNV) and Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) joined
Congresswoman Corrine Brown today to celebrate the dedication of 25
children and to award each child a refurbished computer for
successfully reading 25 books.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport
to Join Elected Leaders to Serve Passengers for Thanksgiving
GAINESVILLE, Fla
–
Nov. 19, 2007 – Gainesville Regional Airport is preparing for the
Thanksgiving holiday travelers and will join elected leaders in
serving breakfast to approximately 700 passengers on Tuesday, Nov.
20 and Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Emergency Exercise to be
Conducted at Gainesville Regional Airport
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Oct. 15, 2007 – A full-scale emergency
exercise will be conducted at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
involving numerous local and federal agencies on Thursday, Oct. 18
as part of the airport’s emergency operations plan.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Airport Authority Announces
New Officers and Governor's Reappointment
of Billy Brashear
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Oct. 15, 2007 – The
Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA)
elected new officers at its monthly board meeting in September and
welcomes returning board member Billy Brashear.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
University Air Center to
Hold Open House & Offer "Discovery Flights"
GAINESVILLE, Fla – October 3, 2007 – University Air Center
(UAC), the fixed base operator at Gainesville Regional Airport
(GNV), invites the community to explore aviation at its annual open
house on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
US Airways Express Adds a Fifth Jet in the Schedule for November
GAINESVILLE, Fla – September 17, 2007 – US Airways announced
that they added a 50-seat CRJ-200 aircraft to the schedule for the
month of November.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
New Members Appointed to
Serve on the Airport Authority
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Aug. 27, 2007 – The Gainesville-Alachua
County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) welcomed two new members
to the authority and returning member, Kinnon Thomas.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Win a Roundtrip Ticket on
Continental Connection to Any Gulfstream International Airlines
Destination
GAINESVILLE, Fla - July 31, 2007 -
As part of a continuing effort to promote Continental Connection's
service to Miami and Tampa, Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
launched its Fly Gainesville promotion today to attract
visitors to the Web site to register for a chance to win a nonstop
ticket on Continental Connection, courtesy of Gulfstream
International Airlines.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport
Adds Travel Search-Engine to its Web Site
GAINESVILLE, Fla - July 19, 2007 -
After launching its re-designed Web site in March with new tools and
features, today Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) has added a
travel search-engine to its Web site
www.flygainesville.com.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional
Airport, Atlantic Southeast Airlines Support Congresswoman Corrine
Brown's Book Club for Children in East Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla - June 30, 2007
Gainesville Regional Airport and
Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) joined community leaders today to
support Congresswoman Corrine Brown’s Book Club Program for
Children.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Airport Authority and
Community Leaders Break Ground on
the Airline Terminal Renovation
GAINESVILLE, Fla - May 31,
2007
The Gainesville-Alachua
County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) and community
leaders
gathered today to break ground on the $7 million Airline Passenger
Terminal renovation project at Gainesville Regional Airport.
Airport's
press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport
Appoints New Airport CEO
GAINESVILLE, Fla – April 27, 2007
The Gainesville-Alachua County
Regional Airport Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of
Allan J. Penksa as the new chief executive officer for Gainesville
Regional Airport.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Gainesville Regional Airport
to See Increase in General Aviation Activity This Week
GAINESVILLE, Fla – Jan. 25, 2007
Gainesville Regional Airport will see an increase in general aviation
activity this week as University Air Center (UAC) hosts a Beechcraft
and Cirrus aircraft fly-in beginning today until Sunday, Jan. 28.
Airport's press release(PDF)
 Airport's press release(DOC)
Airport to Serve Breakfast to Holiday Travelers
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Dec. 19, 2006
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority board members, elected officials and staff will offer breakfast to early-morning holiday travelers on Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Airport Prepares for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Nov. 16, 2006
Gainesville Regional Airport is preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday travelers and will serve breakfast to approximately 600 passengers on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Gainesville Regional Airport Wins Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expansion of the Year Award
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Nov. 3, 2006
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) was awarded the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce small business expansion of the year award on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the annual awards luncheon.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Announces New Officers
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Oct. 2, 2006
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) elected new officers at its monthly board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
University Air Center Unveils Cessna Pilot Training Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Sept. 15, 2006
University Air Center (UAC), the fixed base operator (FBO) at Gainesville Regional Airport, is now an official Cessna Pilot Training Center and is holding a grand opening ceremony, open to the public on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Airport to Recognize the 5-Year Anniversary of the September 11 Tragedy
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Sept. 8, 2006
Gainesville Regional Airport will recognize the five-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by taking a moment of silence on Monday, Sept. 11.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
University Air Center Open House on September 16
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Sept. 7, 2006
University Air Center (UAC), the fixed base operator (FBO) at Gainesville Regional Airport, will unveil its Cessna Pilot Center by holding an open house. UAC was recently designated an official Cessna Pilot Training Center.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Threat Level Orange
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Aug. 10, 2006
The Department of Homeland Security is taking immediate steps to increase security measures in the aviation sector, in coordination with heightened security precautions in the United Kingdom. The threat level has been raised to Orange by the TSA for all commercial aviation throughout the nation.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
DayJet™ to Open First DayBase at Gainesville Regional Airport
FORT MYERS, Fla. - July 24, 2006
DayJet™ and the Gainesville Regional Airport today announced at the Florida Airports Council's 37th annual conference that DayJet's first Southeast DayBase and maintenance facility will be located in Gainesville, Florida - in the center of the company's launch region.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
"Art at the Airport" Exhibit by Gainesville Fine Arts Association on Display at Gainesville Regional Airport Passenger Terminal
GAINESVILLE - July 14, 2006
Visitors to Gainesville Regional Airport will have the pleasure of viewing a new "Art at the Airport" exhibit in the airline passenger terminal, provided by the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA).
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority Enabling Legislation Signed by the Governor
GAINESVILLE - June 29, 2006
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority codification was passed by the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate and approved by Governor Jeb Bush, which updates and further clarifies the Airport Authority's responsibilities and duties.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
DayJet Announces Gainesville as One of First Five DayPort Locations
GAINESVILLE - June 14, 2006
DayJet™ announced today that they will initiate a new twist to point-to-point jet service from Gainesville Regional Airport as one of the first five airports in the nation.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Passenger Terminal Opened
GAINESVILLE - April 17, 2006
Gainesville Regional Airport returned to scheduled operations with Continental Connection leading the return, arriving at 12:20 p.m. Northwest Airlink followed, arriving at 1:30 p.m., and all airlines are now operating their normal schedule.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Congressman Stearns Presents Gainesville Regional Airport with a $2 Million Check
GAINESVILLE - April 11, 2006
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority met with Congressman Cliff Stearns today at the Airline passenger terminal to receive a ceremonial $2 million check, representing much-needed funding for runway and taxiway improvements.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
Eclipse Aviation and Airport Authority Break Ground on New Gainesville Maintenance Facility
GAINESVILLE, FL - April 3, 2006
Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the revolutionary Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ), and the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony today to begin construction of the Eclipse Aviation factory service center in Gainesville, Florida.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
The Airport Authority and Gainesville Harvest to Host the 6th Annual Canstruction® Event
GAINESVILLE - March 31, 2006
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority and Gainesville Harvest will host the 6th Annual Canstruction® event, a national program that brings together creativity and community service, on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1.
Airport's press release(PDF)
Airport's press release(DOC)
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