OCTOBER 2009
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Airport Consultant Retained
The Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA) has hired Chicago -based airport consultant Ricondo & Associates to develop a business plan, including revenue and expense models for the new airport. Learn more... |
DECEMBER 2009
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NW Arkansas Regional Airport Study
"Clearly the history and success of [Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport] demonstrates that a replacement airport for Friedman will both dramatically improve air service and provide a multi-million dollar annual economic boost to the Wood River region of central Idaho."
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DECEMBER 2009
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BCAAC Appointed
Commissioner
Lawrence Schoen
Commissioner Angenie McCleary
Commissioner Tom Bowman
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JANUARY 2010
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Airport Closures/Diversions
The Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA) has hired Chicago-based airport consultant Ricondo & Associates to develop a business plan, including revenue and expense models for the new airport. Learn more... |
FALL 2010
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St. George, Utah Site Visit
A delegation from the FMAA Board visited southern Utah's St. George area to evaluate first-hand, the construction of a replacement airport that will serve that community.
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JANUARY 2011
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White Paper on Keeping Air Service Alive
Why is it so hard for smaller communities to maintain or improve airline service? As airlines continue to merge, eliminate aircraft, and reduce service, this question is being asked in smaller communities all across the United States.
This paper examines recent trends in smaller market air service and what communities need to do to make sure they have quality commercial service into the future. Learn more... |
FEBRUARY 2011
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Preliminary Engineering Info
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently published preliminary engineering information in support of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being prepared for a proposed replacement airport for Friedman Memorial Airport in Blaine County.
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APRIL 2011
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Preliminary Financial Presentation Released
The Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA) is working to develop a viable financing plan for the Sun Valley Replacement Airport.
The Authority's consultants recently presented detailed preliminary plans and financial information to the community. The work analyzes costs involved in the project, possible funding sources, and next steps in fully evaluating financing of the project.
The goal of the financial feasibility efforts is to: "develop a viable financial solution to provide a safe, reliable commercial service airport for Blaine County…that should accommodate existing and future aviation demand."
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MAY 2011
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Final Draft of the Airport Redevelopment and Feasibility Analysis Released
Final Framework Plan and Market Summary
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