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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Press conference to be held to discuss findings of economic impact study

                                         

Salina, Kan., (February 2, 2011) - A press conference will be held to discuss the findings of a recent economic impact study completed by Wichita State University, at the Salina Airport Authority's M. J. Kennedy Air Terminal, Wednesday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
 

In attendance will be representatives of the Salina Airport Authority, City of Salina, Saline County, Great Plains Joint Training Center and Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research, W. Frank Barton School of Business, Wichita State University was given the task of analyzing the economic impact of the Salina Airport and Airport Industrial Center activity.  The group also analyzed the impact of military activity at the Salina Airport and in the Saline County region, as well as that of direct operations of Kansas State University.  The studies were prepared at the request of the Salina Airport Authority. 

 

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Salina Municipal Airport is home base for a wide variety of businesses and operations. The Airport's two world-class FBOs annually deliver almost 4 million gallons of fuel to more than 7,000 business jets and 35,000 government and military aircraft. This has earned the Airport the recognition as "America's Fuel Stop."

 

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The Salina Aviation Service Center has a winning combination of elements that makes it the best location for aviation business. The Airport Authority can finance up to $40 million in construction for new aerospace and aviation businesses, making SLN a prime location for growth and productivity. Two FBOs annually deliver 4 million gallons of aviation fuel to the aircraft using the Salina Municipal Airport. For more information regarding expansion opportunities at "The SLN Aviation Service Center," contact us at 785.827.3914 or visit the available properties link at www.salinaairport.com.

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Salina Airport Authority  

 

Tim Rogers, A.A.E.

Executive Director

785.827.3914

 

trogers@salair.org

 

 

Media Contact  

 

Melissa McCoy

Manager of Public Affairs & Communications

785.827.3914

 

melissam@salair.org  

 

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