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Sunday, December 23, 2012

Kent State Airport to Develop New Master Plan

Public meetings plan but not scheduled to talk about master plan

A steering team for the Kent State University Airport has begun planning the development of a new master plan. The public may help determine the future of the airport by participating in a series of public information meetings in early 2013. Kent State University has owned the public-use, general aviation airport since 1942 and uses the facility to support its Aeronautics Program, one of 32 accredited aviation education programs worldwide. The airport is a critical asset for the Aeronautics Program, which serves more than 560 students in five areas of concentration under the Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics. “One of the many things that makes Kent State University a special place is its delivery of programs and majors not offered …

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Flying Akron-Canton? No Changes for Now

Akron-Canton Airport security level unchanged following Osama bin Laden's death

Akron-Canton Airport officials say they’ll remain vigilant in their security measures in light of Osama bin Laden’s death. The airport’s security coordinator met with the Transportation Security Administration and Summit County Sheriff’s officials Monday morning to go over plans for safety, said Rick McQueen, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Airport. “The key here for us is safety is our highest priority,” McQueen said. “With instances like this you always want to go back over your programs and try to make sure we’re all working at our highest level.” The airport’s security level remains unchanged.

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