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August 6, 2012
Issue 12-15
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43rd Annual Conference Report
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we’d like to thank all the speakers, moderators, and especially the
Host, the City of Naples Airport Authority, for a very successful Annual Conference at the Waldorf
Astoria. It was a great event with more than 650 attendees, 69 exhibitors and lots of educational, as well
as social, events for our members to renew acquaintances, meet new friends, vendors, and hear the latest
from industry experts and state and federal leaders.
All session presentations have been added to the FAC website on the Bulletin Board in the Member
Section. These are large files so please be patient as they load.
2012/13 Board of Directors as of October 1, 2012
The membership approved its Board of Directors for 2012/13, as follows:
• President – Deb Lemke, Lee County Port Authority
• Vice President – Tom Jewsbury, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
• Secretary/Treasurer – Michael Stewart, Jacksonville Aviation Authority
• Immediate Past President – Greg Donovan, Northwest Florida Regional Airport
• At-Large Members (returning for an additional year)
o Cindy Barrow – Bartow Municipal Airport
o Jeff Bunting – Miami-Dade Aviation Department
o Todd “TC” Cox – St. Lucie County International Airport
o Bob Mattingly – Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority
o Allan Penksa – Gainesville Regional Airport
o Jim Rose – Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
o Andy Wilson – Jacobs Aviation (Corporate Representative)
o FAC would like to welcome its newest members to the Board of Directors – Nina
Demeo, Airport Manager at Broward County’s North Perry Airport! Welcome Nina!
New Committees Formed
The Board of Directors formed two new Standing committees at the Annual Conference.
• Security Committee – Chaired by Gary Duncan, of the Lee County Port Authority, to provide a
forum for members to interact on security related issues that affects their airports
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Educational Foundation Committee – Chaired by George Speake, of the Orlando Sanford
International Airport, to oversee the Council’s educational programs, including scholarships,
internships, and student chapters, as well as raise funds for the FAC Educational Foundation. This
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year’s silent auction was the first such fund-raising effort of the committee. This committee was
formerly the Scholarship Committee but now with a much expanded role.
An ad-hoc committee, the Air Cargo Committee, chaired by Tom Jewsbury, of St. PetersburgClearwater International Airport, was created at the suggestion of the Florida Department of
Transportation to coordinate air cargo/freight issues with FDOT. Freight mobility is one of this
administration’s watchwords and airports need a seat at the proverbial table or we could see the transfer
of funds from aviation to other more freight driven modes.
Board and Membership Approves Dues Increase
The FAC Board of Directors and the General Membership approved a 10% increase in dues for FY
2012/13, beginning October 1, 2012.
FAC Awards
Each year, at the Annual Conference, the Florida Airports Council recognizes those companies and
individuals that helped the Council meet its goals for the year or benefitted aviation in Florida. This year’s
awards were presented to:
Aviation Leadership Award – presented to Ed Cooley, formerly of the Hillsborough County Aviation
Authority, for his lifetime of leadership and support of the Council and its many activities and programs. I
In addition, awards were presented to J. Bryan Cooper, who recently retired from the Northeast Florida
Regional Airport, and Dean Stringer, recently retired from the Federal Aviation Administration’s
Orlando Airports District Office for a lifetime of service to aviation in Florida.
Ed Cooley and Bryan Cooper were also designated as Honorary Lifetime Members of the Florida
Airports Council, joining only eight other aviation leaders in this category.
Corporate Award Winners
The Council recognized the following Corporate Members for their contributions:
• Sarah Brammell, of ESA Airports, for her work with the Environmental Committee, and the
General Aviation Airport Environmental Resource Manual.
• Kelly Rubino and Scott Brady, of Hanson Professional Services, for their assistance in securing
passage of important stormwater permitting legislation in 2012.
Environmental Award
FAC’s Environmental Committee Presented two awards for outstanding environmental project in 2012 –
one for a general aviation airport project and one for a commercial service airport. The Commercial
Service Award went to Tallahassee Regional Airport for its Solar Photovoltaic System and the General
Aviation Airport Award went to Northeast Florida Regional Airport for its Runway Safety Area
Stabilization and Mitigation (Phase 1) Project.
In addition, the committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, renaming the awards
after J. Bryan Cooper, who, as Chair of the Environmental Committee, and member of the FAC Board
of Directors, has been a leader in environmental issues for many years.
Other Issues of Importance
Other important actions taken by the Board and/or Membership included:
• Authorization to hold a single Specialty Conference in November of 2013 that combines FAC’s
Environmental and Noise Abatement Conference and the Facilities/IT Conference and adds a
General Aviation Element, running concurrently, rather than back-to-back as was held in 2012.
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The FAC State Summit will be held February 12, 2013 in Tallahassee.
The 2013 Annual Conference will be held July 28-31 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
The 2014 Annual Conference will be held August 3-6 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Riverfront.
More Thanks!
We would also like to thank the following Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors one last time!
Platinum Sponsor
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Lee County Port Authority
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Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
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HMSHost Corporation
Northwest Florida Regional Airport
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RS&H
Tampa International Airport
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AECOM
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American Infrastructure Development,
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AVCON, INC.
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Florida Power & Light Company
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Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
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Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
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Hanson Professional Services Inc.
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Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc.
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
The Louis Berger Group, Inc.
Miami-Dade
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Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Parsons
Planning Technology, Inc.
Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
Signature Flight Support
Bronze Sponsors
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Air-Transport IT Services, Inc. (AirIT)
AmHerst Consulting Company, LLC
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Atkins
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Broward County Aviation Department
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C&S Companies
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ESA Airports
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HDR Engineering, Inc.
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Hole Montes, Inc.
Jacksonville Aviation Authority
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Orlando Sanford International Airport
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Palm Beach County Department of
Airports
The Paradies Shops
Passero Associates
Pensacola International Airport
Republic Parking System, Inc.
Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International
Airport
Tallahassee Regional Airport
TKDA
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airportONE.com
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Bartow Municipal Airport Development
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Clear Channel Airports
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Gainesville Regional Airport
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Hatch Mott MacDonald
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Hernando County Airport
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Hoyle Tanner & Associates
Hudson Group
Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Kissimmee Gateway Airport
Melbourne International Airport
Montgomery Consulting Group, Inc.
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Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc.
T.Y. Lin International
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc./VHB
Exhibitors
3M Traffic Safety Systems
ADB
Airfield
Solutions/Allen
Enterprises, Inc
AECOM
Aerial Cartographics of America, Inc.
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AeroMetric
airportONE.com
All Weather Inc.
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure,
Inc.
Astronics DME Corporation
AVCON, INC.
Brüel & Kjaer EMS Inc.
C&S Companies
Cardno TBE
CDM Smith
Clean Energy
Cognex
Cooper - Crouse Hinds
CTR Systems, Inc
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ESCO-Zodiac Aerospace
Eulen America
FECC, Inc.
Flex-O-Lite
Flight Light Inc.
Flint Trading, Inc.
Florida Airports Council
G&T Conveyor Company, Inc.
Garver LLC
GFA International, Inc.
Grip-Flex Surfacing/Ameriseal of Ohio,
Inc.
Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc.
Hi-Lite Markings, Inc.
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Woodward & Associates
Electronics
HMSHost Corporation
Hypower, Inc
I.F. Rooks & Associates, Inc.
IER Inc.
iFIDS.com Inc
KB Environmental Sciences, Inc.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A.
National Highway Maintenance System
Ltd, LLC
NaturChem Inc.
Oldcastle Precast, Inc.
Pavement Technology, Inc.
PGAL
PlaneNoise
ProDIGIQ, Inc.
Quest Corporation of America, Inc.
Roadway Management, Inc
Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc.
RS&H
Safegate Airport Systems, Inc.
Sherwin Industries
Signature Flight Support
SSI
Surge Suppression Inc.
Tandus Flooring
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Thales ATM, Inc.
THC, Inc.
ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems, Inc.
TKDA
Tymetal Corp.
Vaisala
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc./VHB
Walbridge
Silent Auction Returns!
We’d also like to thank Kelly Martin of the Lee County Port Authority, staff of the Naples Airport
Authority, and all the FAC members that provided items for the silent auction which returned this year to
help fund the Council’s educational programs – internships, scholarships, and student chapters. The silent
auction raised more than $11,000 and FAC received more than $1,300 in monetary donations.
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2012 Silent Auction Donors
• American Airlines
• American Eagle
• Angie Chestnut Photography
• Ariani Restaurant
• Atkins North America, Inc.
• AVCON
• Avfuel Corporation
• Bahamasair
• Boston Red Sox
• Captiva Cruises
• Chris-Tel Construction
• Crowne Plaza
• Disney Destinations
• Florida Everblades
• Florida Airports Council
• Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
• Gainesville Regional Airport
• Goodman Photography
• Goodyear Airship Operations
• Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
• Hilton Garden Inn-Fort Myers
• Hilton Naples
• HMS Host
• Homewood Suites by Hilton
• Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
• Jacksonville Aviation Authority
• JetBlue Airways
• Kimley-Horn and Associates
• Lee County Port Authority
• Lyons Studio
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Matern Professional Engineering
Miami Dade Aviation Department
My Dog Paws Me
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Princess
Naples Municipal Airport
Naples Museum of Art
Norman Love Confections
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Paragon Flight Training
Pompano Beach Air Park
Royal Plaza
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
Sanibel Steakhouse
SBA Airlines
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Shoeless Joe’s
Shula’s America’s Steak House
Snook Bight Yacht Club & Marina
Southwest Florida’s Diamond District
Sunstream Hotels & Resorts
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Marriott
The Inn on Fifth
The Paradies Shops
Triangle Services
Tween Waters Inn
Corporate Committee Events
This year, the FAC Corporate Committee hosted social events on Sunday and Tuesday Nights to give
attendees additional opportunities to network with vendors, suppliers, and just to spend more time with
old friends. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to thank Andy Wilson, Chair of the
Corporate Committee, Bob Ori, and all the corporate members that sponsored these additional events!
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2012 Dates to Remember
CFASPP Steering Committees
Rd 2012-3 Statewide CFASPP Meeting
2013 Dates to Remember
FAC State Summit
FAC 44th Annual Conference and Exposition
visit www.cfaspp.com
Tampa
Tallahassee
Lake Buena Vista
Sept. 18-Oct. 4
Nov. 14
February 12
July 28-31
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FROM FDOT
The Florida Department of Transportation presented their annual awards at the FAC Annual Conference
once again this year. The award winners were, as follows:
Award
Aviation
Professional
Name
Chris Rozansky
Description
Remarks
Sabina Mohammadi
Nominating
Commercial
Airport Project
Key West International
Airport
Airport Runway 9/27 Safety
Area Improvements
Peter J. Horton
Nominating
Commercial
Airport of the Year
Southwest Florida
International Airport
GA Airport project
Marco Island Airport
Debra A. Lemke
Nominating
Surcharge & Construction of
Taxiway and Northwest
Apron
Robert Tweedie
Nominating
GA Apt. of the Naples Municipal
Year
Airport
Laurel Smith
Nominating
Distinguished
Aviation Service
Distinguished
Aviation Service
Distinguished
Aviation Service
Distinguished
Aviation Service
Robert Burr
Nominating
Ed Wuellner
Nominating
Bart Vernace
Nominating
Debra A. Lemke
Nominating
Ed Cooley
J. Bryan Cooper
Dean Stringer
Wayne A. Catlett
In addition, FDOT provided a Project Status Report to the FAC Board of Directors at the 43rd Annual
Conference, as follows:
Air Cargo Study
Start Date: April 2012
Completion Date: November 2012
Project Description
The Florida Air Cargo System Plan completed in 2009 will be updated to reflect current (Spring 2012)
schedules and lift capacity. The consultant will analyze the current (Spring 2012) air and Road Feeder
Service (RFS) capacity and schedules for 18 airports in Florida. This analysis will include the Strategic
Intermodal System (SIS) Tier One and Tier Two Airports as presented in the 2009 Florida Air Cargo
System Plan Update. The Official Airline Guide (OAG) will be the primary resource document used.
CDM Smith will survey 200 integrated express stations and air freight forwarders in Florida. Surveys will
collect data related to facility size, employment levels, truck docks, fleet size and average daily truck
departures. The Survey will also collect data related to roadway use in Florida and areas were the carrier
experiences traffic congestion which interferes with day-to-day operations. The survey will also collect
data related to truck movements from station-to-station as well as station-to-airport.
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Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The contract was executed on April 27, 2012 with the first task currently on schedule. An amendment was
recently processed that added GA airports.
Airport Compatible Land Use Guidebook Revision
Start Date: April 2012
Completion Date: October 2012
Project Description
The project is focused on a minor re-write of the Department’s Airport Compatible Land Use Guidebook,
with a focus on fixing formatting issues, reorganizing the guidebook structure, as well as addition of or
expansion upon specific planning measures aimed at achieving or promoting land use compatibility (e.g.
transfer of development rights, active compatible uses vs. passive compatible uses, etc.).
Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The task work order was executed at the end of April. At this time, the team is working on finalizing the
list of proposed changes based on stakeholder outreach feedback. This project is slated to run through the
end of October.
Airports’ Rates and Charges Analysis - CUTR
Start Date: June 2012
Completion Date: June 2013
Project Description
The purpose of this project is to collect and analyze the data on various user fees and charges at Florida
public use airports, including landing fees, tie-down fees, fuel flowage fees, hangar rents, ground leases,
property leases, parking and special use fees, etc. This analysis aims to assist Florida public airports in
establishing competitive rates and ensuring airports’ economic success. In addition, the analysis of current
airport rates and fees will provide a valuable resource to state aviation officials for developing policies
that further enhance the efficiency and economic health of the statewide aviation system.
Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The project kickoff meeting was held recently and the project is on schedule with the first task of
developing the survey form that will be used to collect the data. CUTR will also seek input from FDOT
districts, aviation advocacy groups, and other aviation industry stakeholders regarding the type of data
that would be relevant and useful to collect.
Airport Stormwater Rulemaking Implementation Project
Start Date: June 2012
Completion Date: February 2013
Project Description
Under the auspices of House Bill 599, the Statewide Airport Stormwater initiative is progressing towards
the implementation of the General Permit for Airports under the guidance of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP). The correct application of the results and conclusions of the Aviation
Office’s airport stormwater studies in conjunction with the General Permit will require close coordination
between state regulators and airport engineers. This work effort will provide detailed technical assistance
to FDEP and Water Management District regulators from the airport consultant team behind the FDOT’s
Airport Stormwater initiative to ensure that the Florida Airports Stormwater Best Management Practices
Manual and the General Permit are properly integrated.
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Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
This project began with a kickoff meeting on June 28th, 2012 and is on schedule with all final work
projects and stakeholder coordination to be completed by February 28th, 2013.
Florida Airport Return on Investment Study
Start Date: June 2012
Completion Date: August 2013
Project Description
The following approach proposes development and application of a Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) tool for
capacity-related projects over $10M, the results of which would then be used to estimate the combined
ROI from a tax impact perspective. The BCA preliminary assumptions and the subsequent ROI analysis
will use results from the BCA to help estimate the resultant tax impacts.
Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The project is on schedule and will be completed in 16 months with short interim reports to be presented
every other month to update the Aviation Office of progress and any issues. An interim report will be
presented after completion of the BCA for all the airports, with will summarize results and findings and
provide an overall outline for the Draft Final Report.
Florida Aviation Database (FAD) 2012 – Update
Start Date: June 2012
Completion Date: December 2012
Project Description
This project continues the enhancement of applications within the FAD based on user recommendations
and extended system functionality. As one of the primary roles of the State Aviation Office is the
approval, dissemination, and management of state public funding for the development and improvement
of the Florida aviation system, the JACIP (Joint Aviation Capital Improvement Program) and JPM
(JACIP Project Management) applications play vital roles in the day-to-day workflow of the industry.
This project enhances the JACIP and JPM applications with several major functionality enhancements for
improving that process and tightens integration with the FAA by adding features directly requested by our
FAA partners to help them better allocate funding to the state’s airports. This effort will greatly enhance
the accountability and return on investment management of the state’s use of public funding.
Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The kickoff meeting was held on June 29th and the project is on schedule. The first phase of this project
will focus on updating the Integrated Facility Module (IFM) and is scheduled for completion during the
first week of September.
Florida Aviation System Plan (FASP) Statewide and Regional Overviews
Start Date: June 2012
Completion Date: December 2012
Project Description
This project involves updating both the Statewide and Regional Overviews. Using the current documents
as a guide, the Regional Overviews will be updated with the most current data available on population
trends, Florida airports, aviation activities, employment, and other factors to document how the regional
aviation system contributes to the region’s economy, growth, life style, emerging trends, and quality of
life. The discussion at the end of each Regional Overview regarding the contribution of airports within
each Region will also be updated. Considering the goals and policies stated in the FASP 2025, these
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updated Regional overviews will (1) identify any changes in the aviation services necessary to meet
future demand; and (2) provide an approach of how to meet the demands placed on the aviation system
within each of the nine CFASPP Regions.
Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The kickoff meeting was held on June 15, 2012 and the consultant is now in the process of drafting the
initial regional overviews for review. The next phase will focus on revising the drafts based upon
CFASPP members review from each region.
Florida Statutes Ch. 333 Proposed Amendment Project
Start Date: February 2012
Completion Date: October 2012
Project Description
The project is soliciting stakeholder group feedback to create a draft proposed amendment to Ch. 333,
F.S., with a focus on updating outdated provisions, clarifying existing provisions, and an attempt at
providing better working solutions on promoting land use compatibility around aviation facilities, while
protecting aviation facilities from encroachment.
Current Status (as of July 20, 2012)
The list of stakeholders/participants has been finalized. Participants have confirmed their attendance.
Meetings are being held in Tampa with two meetings remaining to include August 3rd and September
27th. The project schedule is being revised to run through the end of October.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS
Affiliate Associations Attend FAC’s Annual Conference
On behalf of the FAC Board of Directors, we would like to thank Chris Brown, Airport Manager at
Washington-Dulles International Airport (Incoming President of the Southeast Chapter of AAAE) and
Greg Principato, President and CEO of ACI-NA, for addressing the FAC membership at the Annual
Conference in Naples. Both of these organizations are Affiliate Organizations of FAC. Also in attendance
were Paula Raeburn, of Florida Aviation Trades Association (FATA), and Harry Houkes and Jeff
Gilley from NBAA.
AROUND FLORIDA
Naples Municipal Airport Slated For Commercial Intrastate Air Service This Fall [Source:
NaplesNews.Com] Twin Air Calypso Limited, Inc., operating as Naples Connection, plans to begin scheduled air service
between Naples Municipal Airport and four Florida cities beginning Oct. 22. The company, which has
flown between Ft. Lauderdale and the Bahamas since 1954, intends to offer four weekly flights each to
Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Key West and Orlando using high-capacity nine-passenger aircraft. Two pilots
will crew the jet-prop Cessna Caravan aircraft.
“Naples Connection will initially base two aircraft at Naples. One will provide backup and on-demand air
taxi service, something that is badly needed to Tallahassee during the legislative session,” said Ted
Soliday, executive director of the City of Naples Airport Authority. “We think there is demand for
commuter air service from Naples to these Florida cities, and Naples Connection also will offer flights to
the Bahamas through Ft. Lauderdale.” Naples Connection will announce fares and schedules in
September.
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Twin Air Calypso Limited Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avstar Aviation Group Inc. According to
the company’s website, www.flytwinair.com, most of its employees have been on board for 20 years, are
highly experienced and have contributed to the company’s growth.
To learn more about Twin Air Calypso Limited Inc., log onto www.flytwinair.com.
Miami's Baggage Handling System Completed [Source: ANTN] Miami International’s new automated North Terminal baggage handling system has completed its final
105 days of observation, allowing the airport to begin dismantling the former 20-year-old system. The
new inline baggage system has the capacity to screen and transport 6,400 bags per hour from North
Terminal’s 152 ticket counters to all 50 of the facility’s aircraft gates. Since the system began full
operation in March, it has successfully handled more than 3 million bags and met its performance
specifications, according to the airport. Comprised of 22 explosives detection machines and 12 miles of
conveyor belts, the $220 million system electronically scans an identification tag on each bag and
automatically directs the bag to its assigned gate for departure. Removing the old 100,000-square-foot baggage shed from North Terminal also allows for final
completion of the facility’s remaining areas by March 2013, according to the airport. Remaining to be
completed are the last three of Concourse D’s 50 gates (D-26, 27 and 28); the new international arrivals
facility, scheduled to partially open on July 31 at 94 percent completion; and full connection of the new
baggage system to all 10 of the international arrival facility’s baggage claim carousels.
Miami to Open New International Arrivals Facility [Source: Aviation News Today (AAAE)]
Miami International’s North Terminal on July 31 will open a new three-level, 400,000-square-foot
international arrivals facility. The area is located adjacent to the Concourse D Skytrain, for quick access
from any of the 47 gates in North Terminal within four minutes.
The facility has a passport control area featuring 72 lanes that can process 2,000 passengers per hour —
twice the capacity of Concourse E’s 36 lanes. Once processed, passengers will collect their checked bags
in a new second-level baggage claim area and then exit on either the second level for connecting flights or
to the first level greeter’s lobby.
Pompano Approves Larger Runway for Bigger Goodyear Blimp [Source: Sun Sentinel]
The Goodyear blimp's runway expansion at the Pompano Beach Airpark will go ahead after all. It's to
accommodate a larger blimp to arrive in 2014. The iconic airship based at the Pompano Beach Airpark is
set to gain 7,000 pounds and 60 feet in length when the current model is replaced.
Goodyear faced a fight with nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding organization Sand and Spurs earlier
this month. The company said it needed to take land from Sand and Spurs to make its runway larger, to
accommodate a larger blimp that will arrive in 2014. But a compromise between the parties led the
Pompano Beach city commission, which owns the airpark and the land Sand and Spurs rents for its horse
trails, to approve the runway expansion this week.
Goodyear will build a new, horse-friendly road into the Sand and Spurs land, and it will erect an
aesthetically pleasing barrier between the company's land and Sand and Spurs horse trails, according to
the plan.
Gov. Scott Signs Bill to Designate Cecil Field as FLA's Newest Spaceport [Source: WCTV]
Continuing his focus on developing Florida’s aerospace and high-tech industries, Governor Rick Scott
celebrated the addition of Cecil Field Spaceport to Florida’s aerospace infrastructure during a ceremonial
signing of House Bill 59, passed by the Florida Legislature during the 2012 Legislative Session.
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“It is critical that we continue to focus on and invest in infrastructure projects that will directly benefit our
state’s economy,” said Governor Scott. “Having Cecil Field designated as a spaceport will play a major
role in the continued development of Florida’s aerospace and aviation industries and will continue to keep
our economy heading in the right direction.”
On June 8, 2011, the Space Florida Board of Directors enacted a resolution to adopt Cecil Field as a state
spaceport territory to be named Cecil Field Spaceport. Prior to passage of HB 59, Florida law only
designated two areas as spaceport territories: Cape Canaveral Spaceport and Eglin Air Force Base.
Turbo Services, Inc. Opens Shop at Immokalee Regional Airport [Source: Collier County Airport
Authority]
Turbo Services Inc., a Margate-based company, tested its first engine Wednesday at the Immokalee
Regional Airport."It's a feat that we are very proud of," said Michael Parker, business development
manager for Turbo Services. Turbo Services Inc. is an industrial gas generator repair and overhauling
shop that rebuilds the Pratt and Whitney GG-4 Turbine Engine, used by electric power companies such as
Florida Power & Light as backup and primary power generators worldwide.
After a presentation by the company, about 20 business people from the Immokalee area heard the first
engine roar Wednesday. "It's exciting," said Bernardo Barnhart, president of the Immokalee Chamber of
Commerce. "By having this, we are hoping to stimulate and have a better local economy." The 1,500square-foot testing plant is on the east side of the airport. The company plans to test an average of two
turbine engines a month in a cell facility after the engines are rebuilt at the company headquarters, which
are near Fort Lauderdale.
"They will be a major generator for the airport," said Chris Curry, executive director of the Collier
County Airport Authority. Based on Turbo Services' projections, Curry said the company would be the
largest purchaser of jet fuel at the airport. The normal jet engine test would consume 3,000 gallons of fuel
in one hour.
Kennedy Space Center – New Tour of Launch Pad 39-A [Source: KSC]
For the first time, Kennedy Space Center visitors will have the option of touring Launch Pad 39-A, where
most space-shuttle missions and the six Apollo missions to the moon began. The Launch Pad Tour will be
available after entry to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Brevard County. It’s the third tour
introduced this year, part of the KSC’s 50th anniversary celebration.
On the new tour, guests will be transported from the visitor complex to inside the perimeter security fence
to Launch Pad 39-A. “Visitors will travel the same route as astronauts to the launch pad, so they can
imagine being an astronaut,” says Bill Moore, chief operating officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor
Complex. At 39-A, guests will get off the bus for photo ops of the 350-foot fixed structure and other
aspects of the launch pad, including the flame trench, propellant storage containers and water tanks that
service the noise-suppression system.
The tour then does a drive-by of Launch Pad 39-B, the starting point for Skylab missions and many
space-shuttle missions. This area is being remodeled for NASA’s new Space Launch System heavy-lift
rocket, which will carry astronauts in the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and to accommodate
commercial spacecraft.
The Launch Pad Tour and the tours that go to the Vehicle Assembly Building and to the Launch Control
Center will continue through the end of the year. Each tour costs $25 ($19 for ages 3-11) in addition to
admission to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
More info: www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
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¡Viva Florida! In 2013, Florida Celebrates 500 Years [Source: Florida Trend]
Florida leaders are hoping the state's 500th anniversary celebration will instill a sense of state identity and
generate an economic boost.
The official poster, by artist Christopher Still, for next year's commemoration.
In 1513, according to popular legend, the dream of eternal youth lured Juan Ponce de Leon to Florida. In
2013, Florida leaders hope their yearlong celebration of the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's
discovery of "La Florida" will lure tourists and attract business investment to the state.
"It has huge economic impact potential," says Will Seccombe, chief marketing officer for Visit Florida,
which is planning to weave the Viva Florida 500 celebration into its marketing activities to expand
Florida's image as a cultural heritage destination. "Our ability to expand people's perceptions of the
Florida destination — not replace or change — but to expand them beyond beaches and attractions is an
extraordinarily powerful opportunity."
Historical commemorations, however, have a mixed financial track record. A study of Jamestown's 400th
anniversary in 2007 found that the celebration generated $1.2 billion in sales, created 20,621 jobs and
provided $22 million in tax revenue for Virginia. According to the Wall Street Journal, the National
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration, which included 15 events from Virginia to Oregon
between 2003 and 2006, was an economic flop. Tepid interest resulted in poor attendance at many events
and left one small city in Montana $535,000 in debt.
While Florida's Department of State is leading the statewide celebration, the success of the initiative will
depend largely on the willingness of individual cities, counties, businesses and non-profits to create and
fund compelling events that capture the public's interest.
Janine Farver, executive director of the Florida Humanities Council, which is working on the educational
component of the commemoration, says economic constraints dictated a "decentralized" effort. The state,
she says, is simply "not in the position to put the kind of money and resources into the commemoration
that it might have 10 to 15 years ago." As a result, the Florida Humanities Council has been appealing
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online for donations to help fund a variety of programs — including teacher workshops, public radio and
television history moments and a "Great Floridians" traveling chautauqua tour — that it has been
planning.
Emilio Sanchez, president and CEO of the Spain-Florida Foundation, which is playing a key role in
planning a number of events around the state, says fundraising is "tough," but he is hopeful that his nonprofit can raise enough money to fund a variety of events, which will include a visit by the king and
queen of Spain and a parade of ships from Puerto Rico to Florida's coastline. "I think this commemoration
really is going to be an opportunity to highlight the importance of the Hispanic presence and influence in
Florida and reinforce the cultural and trade relationship between Spain and Florida," says Sanchez.
CORPORATE MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
HMSHost Introduces Presto Tablets At Airport Restaurants [Source: Aviation News Today]
HMSHost has rolled out E la Carte’s Presto tablets to its airport restaurants. The Presto tablet allows
guests to browse detailed menus with pictures, receive menu recommendations, place orders, split checks
and make a credit card payment—all from the comfort of their restaurant table. It also includes interactive
games to entertain guests while they wait for their meal. The Presto tablet made its debut at Phoenix Sky
Harbor International Airport, with plans to roll out at additional HMSHost airport restaurants across the
U.S. HMSHost owns and operates restaurants in 113 airports throughout the nation.
According to a statement from HMSHost, Presto’s delivery of faster service and convenience
significantly increases customer satisfaction. The concessionaire reported an average increase in tips of 15
percent and an average 10 percent increase in sales. The Presto tablet, developed exclusively for
restaurants, runs on a battery that lasts all day and is built with the durability to withstand the use of
countless guests, HMSHost said.
American Infrastructure Development – New Hires
American Infrastructure Development, Inc. is proud to announce the following new additions to our team:
Mark Jansen, P.E., as a Senior Airport Engineer in the Orlando Office, Barbara Severs as Office Manager
of our Corporate Headquarters in Tampa and Karla Dowd as Resident Project Representative (RPR).For
any further information, please contact Sabina Mohammadi at 813-374-2200.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome our newest members:
Corporate
• Globe Inc. – Monica Jones
• Stantec – Alan D. Reynolds, VP
With the addition of these two companies, FAC has reached a new record of corporate membership –
207! The Board thanks all the new members for their interest in the Council and thanks the current
members for continuing to help support the organization. Thank you all!
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CLASSIFIEDS
REQUEST FOR BIDS
GNV PROJECT NO 12-003: ACCESS ROAD – PHASE 2
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) is soliciting sealed bids for the
Access Road – Phase 2 Project. The work shall include the construction of two-lane, boulevard style
roadway with wide median, signing and striping, drainage basins, lighting, landscaping, and irrigation
beginning from the termination of Phase 1 of the road off SR 24 (Waldo Road) to the existing loop road
at the Gainesville Regional Airport passenger terminal.
Each contractor desiring to bid for the performance of any construction contract located on the National
Highway System (NHS) or the State Highway System (SHS) in excess of $250,000 must be currently
certified by the Department of Transportation as qualified in accordance with Section 337.14(1), Florida
Statutes and Rule 14-22, Florida Administrative Code.
Vendor/Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, in
accordance with the terms governing use of the system, to confirm the employment eligibility of;
1. all persons employed by the Vendor/Contractor during the term of the Contract to perform
employment duties within Florida; and
2. all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Contractor to perform work pursuant
to the contract with the Department.
Complete sets of bid documents will be available for review or purchase beginning July 23, 2012 at the
office of:
Eng, Denman & Associates, Inc.
2404 NW 43rd St.
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone (352) 373-3541
A non-refundable payment of Two-Hundred dollars and 00/cents ($200) will be required to purchase each
set of the bid documents.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at 2:00 p.m at the Gainesville
Regional Airport, Passenger Terminal, 3880 N.E. 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609.
Bids must be signed by an authorized official, enclosed in a sealed envelope or package clearly marked:
"GNV Project No. 12-003: ACCESS ROAD – PHASE 2"
and mailed or delivered to the Authority's Administrative Office:
Gainesville Regional Airport
Attn: Airport Chief Executive Officer
3880 N.E. 39th Avenue, Suite A
Gainesville, Florida 32609
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Bids are due at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012 and will be publicly opened at this time. The official
clock is located in the Authority's Administrative Office. Bids received after 3:00 p.m., August 28, 2012
will not be considered.
The Notice of Contract Award will be issued on the basis of the total evaluated proposed cost, provided
by the Lowest Responsive Bidder, which, in the Authority’s sole and absolute judgment will best serve
the interests of the Authority. GACRAA reserves the right to reject any or all bids received in response to
this Request for Bids as determined to be in the best interest of the Authority.
It is the policy of GACRAA to ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises, (DBE), as defined in 49
CFR Part 26, have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in GACRAA contracts. DBE
enterprises are encouraged to respond.
For
additional
information,
contact
Lynn
Noffsinger
at
(352)
373-0249,
lynn.noffsinger@flygainesville.com.
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