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Daily non-stop service to Minneapolis
on Delta Air Lines
started July 1, 2011.
Tickets available at www.delta.com
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RNO ranks 2nd Most Efficient Airport in North America
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RTIA) has been named the second most efficient airport in the United States and Canada by the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS).
For the third time in six years, Reno-Tahoe International has received the distinction of being in the top five list of most efficient airports, outranking larger west coast airports such as Sacramento, Oakland, Orange County and Portland. The most recent ranking is for the year 2010, for American and Canadian airports with less than 15 million passengers. RTIA received the honor due to the structure of its revenue streams; with 70 percent of operating revenues derived from non-airline sources.
This financial set-up helps keep landing fees low while allowing the airport to be less dependent upon the airlines for revenue during these challenging times for the airline industry.
"This award helps demonstrate to our community that Reno-Tahoe International is one of the finest run airports in the nation," said John Wagnon, Chair of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board of Trustees. "It is a tribute to the dedication of the staff and Board to financially operate an airport that can be a model for other communities across the continent."
Other airports in the top five include Raleigh-Durham, Nashville, Calgary and Richmond. The ATRS is a Canadian-based academic research organization that analyzes and ranks airports worldwide. RTIA was ranked fifth most efficient in 2006 and in 2008 by the ATRS. |
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Million Air FBO Opens Doors at RNO
There are a "million" reasons to be excited about general aviation development on the east side of the airport.
The new Million Air FBO has opened its temporary facility along Rock Boulevard pending completion of a $20 million FBO complex at the corner of Rock Blvd. and Mill Street. An FBO offers services such as fueling, maintenance and storage to aircraft customers.
Million Air has 30 locations in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It will use its international network to help bring flights through its Reno facility while construction is underway to build a brand new $10 million facility by 2013 that will reflect the level of service and amenities that Million Air customers are accustomed to. The second phase of the Million Air development will add another $10 million in investment by 2017.
The project will add another $2.2 million in local tax revenue to our region over the next five years.
"Million Air is about more than dollars," Krys Bart, President/CEO of Reno-Tahoe International Airport said. "They treat every customer, whether they are in a single engine propeller plane or a corporate jet, like a star. They will add to the airport's reputation for outstanding service." |
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Public Meeting Notice
The Federal Aviation Administration is making changes to aircraft flight paths at Reno-Tahoe International Airport and will be conducting a public meeting to explain the new Area Navigation / Required Navigation Performance (RNAV/RNP) airspace modifications. The public meeting will be held on July 21st from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and again on July 22nd at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 1790 East Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada 89502.
The public is invited to attend either meeting to learn more about the changes to existing flight paths, how the new routes will look and the expected start dates.
To view the FAA Public meeting Notice, visit www.renoairport.com.
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Greetings!
At Reno-Tahoe International Airport, we truly believe we make the all important first and last impression on travelers coming and going from our region. And this July is a perfect example of the variety of passengers we welcome and send off from our region. From 4,000 US Marines, to 1,200 members of the American Council for the Blind and their 300 guide dogs, to the stars from the American Celebrity Golf Championship, Fencers and golf professionals for the RTO -our region literally takes off through RNO. We hope we have an opportunity to add lift to your travels this summer.
Sincerely,
Krys T. Bart, A.A.E.
President & CEO
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority
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Airport Board Welcomes 4 New Members
The Board of Trustees for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has a new look as four new members took their seats on July 14, and a new Board Chair was sworn in. New to the Board are: Dr. Kosta Arger, Mark Crawford, Steve Katzmann, and Adam Mayberry.
 John S. Wagnon, was elected the new Board Chair. Appointed by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitor's Bureau and an Airport Trustee since 2005, John Wagnon is Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing for Vail Resorts Inc. and Heavenly Mountain Resort. He directs the marketing for one of the top-five winter sports resorts in the United States. Mr. Wagnon is the current President of Ski Lake Tahoe and has served on the boards of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the California Travel Industry Association.
 Steve Katzmann is a Commercial Pilot with ratings in Helicopters and Airplanes. He is a former US Army Officer, Airborne Ranger and Helicopter Pilot. He worked with Lear Fan Corporation in Reno and is a member of Rotary International and Past President of the Auburn, California Rotary Club. Mr. Katzmann is also a member of the Quiet Birdmen in Reno and serves on the Advisory Group to the Nevada Military Support Alliance. He recently retired from the position of CEO of the Dolan Automotive Group. He is appointed by the City of Reno.
 Adam R. Mayberry is the Community/Government Relations Manager for the City of Sparks. Mr. Mayberry has more than 15 years as a public relations professional. He was the Communications Director for U.S. Representative Jon Porter and served as the Public Affairs Manager for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada. Mr. Mayberry is a licensed pilot and an Accredited Airport Executive. He is appointed by the City of Sparks.
 Mark Crawford is the CEO of Northern Nevada Medical Center. His wide range of community involvement includes service as a board member of the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA), the American Heart Association and the Northern Nevada Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Western Industrial Nevada (WIN), and the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). Mr. Crawford has been an active pilot for over 15 years. He is appointed by Washoe County and was elected to the position of Board Treasurer. 
Dr. Kosta Arger, is a cardiologist with Sierra Cardiology Associates in Reno, and is also the co-owner of Arger-Martucci Vineyards Winery and the owner of Odyssey Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington and serves on the National Board of Advisors for the University of California at Davis. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Renown Regional Medical Center Health System. Dr. Arger is the President of the Nevada Wine Association and hosts his own healthy cooking show on local TV. He is appointed by the City of Reno. Trustees are appointed to the board by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. Reno-Tahoe International does not operate on local tax dollars. |
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What's Fair in Air Fare?
It's common for people to tell airport officials that Reno's air fares are too high. But the latest statistics prove otherwise.
Out of the top 100 commercial airports in the United States, 79 had a higher average air fare than Reno-Tahoe International in the fourth quarter of 2010, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
The national average air fare was $337 and Reno ranked 80th with an average fare of $294, that's 12.6 percent below the national average. Sacramento ranked 62 with an average fare of $315 that was 7.2 percent higher than RNO.
What airport had the most expensive fares? Newark, New Jersey with an average fare of $461. |
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