@irports update -- Sept. 23, 2009

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	Sept. 23, 2009



			This Week In Summary CNN's Bergen to Keynote Conference in Austin» Consumer Groups Try to Focus Attention on Passenger Bill of Rights» FAA Clarifies Policies for AIP-Funded Wildlife Hazard Assessments» TSA Revamping Secure Tamper Evident Bags Regs» DOT Considers Petition to Liberalize Service Animal Rules» ACI-NA Participates in Disease in the Airports Symposium» USTDA: Opening Aviation Markets Overseas» Insurance Committee Now Surveying Construction Policies» Annual Registration and Rosters» ACI Training Opportunities:» In The News Congress Puts Off Action on Road, Air Bills» Prepare for Seismic Changes in Industry Structure, Airport Officials Told» Airport Darwinism, or Survival of the Biggest » Winging It: Angry Passengers Press for Bill of Rights»


			Hot Topics
			CNN's Bergen to Keynote Conference in Austin Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst and author, will be the keynote speaker Oct. 12 at ACI-NA’s 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Austin, Texas. Bergen is a member of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s National Security Preparedness Group and is considered a leading commentator on the new generation of terrorism that threatens the West. “Every day, our airport members partner with airlines, tenants, law enforcement agencies and the U.S. and Canadian Transportation Security Administrations to maintain a comprehensive, layered security system to protect against threats from terrorist and other criminal activities,” ACI-NA President Greg Principato said. “Peter’s background and knowledge offer a unique perspective on how airports operate in this secure environment, especially as airports move toward the next generation of air transportation and encounter new challenges in safety and security.” Bergen is author of Holy War, Inc., and The Osama bin Laden I Know, and haswritten for publications including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, and TIME magazine. He also serves as CNN’s terrorism analyst, and is one of the few Westerners to have interviewed Osama bin Laden face-to-face. The ACI-NA conference, “Committing to the Future: Transforming Ideas into Actions,” will be held Oct. 11-14 at the Austin Convention Center. “The opportunity for aviation executives to share strategies, network and listen to experts in the industry will prove invaluable for those in attendance,” Principato said. “Our goal is to challenge delegates’ thinking and broaden perspectives on the airport industry.” View the updated conference schedule» Consumer Groups Try to Focus Attention on Passenger Bill of Rights A movement to push an Airline Passenger Bill of Rights with presentations and "hearings" was held on Sept. 22 on Capitol Hill as FlyersRights.org and the Business Travel Coalition hosted a Passenger Rights Stakeholders forum. The event drew ACI-NA members, senators and a former airline chairman. ACI-NA members George Doughty, executive director of the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority, and Jim Crites, executive vice president of operations at Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport, spoke about the actions airports have taken to address passengers’ needs. Lehigh does not allow planes to sit on the tarmac for more than three hours, and has provisions in place to help those passengers who wish to deplane and catch another flight as well as those who decide to terminate their flight, Doughty noted. Crites spoke about the need to develop partnerships industry wide to address the issue, and discussed the work of the National Task Force on Contingency Planning. Kate Hanni, founder of FlyersRights.org, singled out Dallas/Fort Worth for the work they have done to assist passengers facing tarmac delays. In conjunction with the forum, ACI-NA President Greg Principato issued a statement calling for the airlines to work with Congress and the transportation department to set a specific timetable to move an aircraft back to the gates. Since airlines have failed to lead the way on passengers’ rights, Robert Crandall, former chairman and CEO of American Airlines, said that it was time to place a deadline on tarmac delays. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) sponsor of the Senate Passenger Bill of Rights, S. 213, said momentum is building to pass the Senate’s reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes the provisions of her bill. Boxer was accompanied by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), a member of the Commerce Committee and a cosponsor of S. 213. Her constituent, Link Christine, spoke about his experience on Continental Flight 2816 when it was diverted to Rochester, Minn. this summer. View ACI-NA’s complete statement» Contact ACI-NA’s Jane Calderwood for more information» FAA Clarifies Policies for AIP-Funded Wildlife Hazard Assessments On Sept. 14, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Program Information Memorandum that clarifies the circumstances under which airports can use the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to conduct wildlife hazard assessments that are funded with Airport Improvement Funds (AIP). The memorandum provides additional guidance to what the agency provided on July 31. The intent of the latest guidance is to bring the assessment contracting processes into compliance with AIP contracting requirements. The FAA is now advising that Wildlife Services cannot be considered in the qualifications-based consultant selection processes that are required for AIP-funded projects. However Wildlife Services can provide cost, schedule, and other information to airports to evaluate the reasonableness of fees proposed by private-sector consultants. If an airport selects Wildlife Services to conduct an AIP-funded assessment it must provide a written statement certifying that "use of Wildlife Services is required because the private enterprise system cannot reasonably and expeditiously provide these services through ordinary business channels." View the Sept. 14 Program Information Memorandum» View the July 31 Program Guidance Letter (PGL) 09-01» Contact ACI-NA’s Chris Oswald for more information» TSA Revamping Secure Tamper Evident Bags Regs In August 2008, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a proposed amendment to airports’ security programs that established requirements for Secure Tamper Evident Bags to ensure the secure transfer of liquids, aerosols and gels purchased at airport duty free shops. After TSA reviewed comments submitted by ACI-NA and its member airports, it made several changes to minimize the burden posed by the requirements. Dawn Lucini, TSA Branch Chief of Airport Policy, worked with the Office of Global Strategies, to revise inventory control measures in the proposed amendment and expects airports to respond positively to the revisions. Lucini added that small airports who do not have duty free shops will be unaffected by the measures. Within a few weeks, airports should expect to receive a letter along with the proposed amendment, which will also be posted on the TSA Secure web board. Contact ACI-NA's Christopher R. Bidwell for more information» DOT Considers Petition to Liberalize Service Animal Rules The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering a request to waive current notice requirements for those passengers with a mental illness who desire to travel with a service dog. The agency has set Dec. 17 as the deadline to comment on the petition from the Psychiatric Service Dog Society to eliminate the 48-hour advance notice for users of psychiatric service animals. DOT has not taken a position on the petition. The revised DOT Air Carrier Access Act Regulation went into effect on May 13, and provides that if a passenger seeks to travel with an animal that is used as an emotional support or psychiatric service animal, the airline is not required to accept the animal for transportation in the cabin unless the passenger provides the airline current documentation of the passenger’s mental or emotional disability. The Psychiatric Service Dog Society complains that the rule discriminates against individuals with mental health-related disabilities with requirements that which are not imposed on service animals used by individuals with other disabilities. View the Federal Register announcement» Contact ACI-NA’s James Briggs for more information» ACI-NA Participates in Disease in the Airports Symposium ACI-NA and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport represented airports at the Transportation Research Board Symposium on Research on the Spread of Disease in Airports and on Aircraft, held Sept. 17-18 in Washington, D.C. More than 150 officials from domestic and international airlines, aircraft manufacturers, the Centers for Disease Control, public health officials and academia shared the latest scientific information on how diseases could be transmitted in an aircraft and in the airport. The difficulties that public health officials experience in obtaining post flight information from travelers on the same flight as an “infected passenger” as well as airline “best practices” to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases on aircraft were also discussed. The symposium concluded with identification of future research to assist the aviation industry and government officials in preventing and responding to infectious diseases. Proceedings from the symposium will be published in early 2010. Contact ACI-NA’s Debby McElroy for more information» USTDA: Opening Aviation Markets Overseas You’ve been trying to do more with less … but ACI-NA wants to help you do more, with more help. We are pleased to introduce new international business opportunities to our World Business Partner and Associate Members through the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The agency offers a free biweekly e-newsletter, listing project opportunities in a variety of foreign markets. USTDA’s web site provides instructions on how to submit bids, and also shows a sample bid. The agency will meet with companies who do not win bids to review their submissions and make suggestions about how to improve the next bid. If you are currently conducting business internationally or are just thinking about getting started, let USTDA help you find the work - and win the job. Here is a sampling of recent announcements: Air Cargo Feasibility Study in Panama The Tocumen International Airport in Panama recently released a request for proposals seeking a consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study to assess the options for installing an air cargo facility for durable and non-durable goods. The study will consist of a market analysis, design of the facility, and financial analysis. Total implementation cost of the facility is estimated at $7 million. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $258,000 grant to the grantee, Gulf Coast International Cargo Panama S.A, from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency. For more details» 2009 U.S.-India Aviation Partnership Summit To promote greater cooperation between the U.S. and Indian aviation sectors, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, in cooperation with the India Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Transportation Security Administration, U.S.-India Aviation Cooperation Program, is sponsoring the U.S.- India Aviation Partnership Summit on Dec. 7-9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The summit will include participation from India's three key civil aviation agencies - Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India. The summit will serve as a technical, policy and commercial symposium to assist Indian civil aviation agencies and aviation industry representatives in identifying advanced technology and practices that would best suit its expansion and modernization needs. For more details» Read more about the USTA program with ACI-NA» Contact ACI-NA’s Amy Peters for more information» Insurance Committee Now Surveying Construction Policies The ACI-NA Insurance & Risk Management Committee’s Finance and Insurance Working Group is currently surveying members on their insurance coverage during construction projects. This survey is the third in an ongoing effort to assist members in assessing the adequacy of insurance coverage. The construction insurance survey is open until mid-October. The results of this survey will assist in determining the limits and coverage airports are requiring of their construction contractors. Specifically, this survey will focus on construction project insurance specifications, that are neither Owner Controlled Insurance Programs nor Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs, and that addresses contractual insurance requirements for various types of services. The group’s first survey analyzed the insurance and indemnification section of airport and airline use/lease agreements, and the second phase covered airport food and beverage, retail concessionaires and other space agreements for use of airport property. Contact ACI-NA’s Miranda Horan for more information» Annual Registration and Rosters ACI-NA is no longer accepting registrations for the 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition at the ACI-NA offices - all registrations will be handled on-site at the ACI-NA Registration Desk, in the Atrium at the Austin Convention Center. On-site registration hours will be: Saturday, Oct. 10: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12: 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 8 a.m. - Noon Links to the pre-conference attendance rosters have been e-mailed to those who are currently registered for the event. An updated roster will be emailed to registrants on Sept. 28. Please remember to print the rosters, as ACI-NA will not be providing hard copies on site. ACI Training Opportunities: Concession Course Now Available Online The Online Learning Centre of ACI's Global Training Hub is now offering a Certificate in Concession Management course designed for staff engaged in managing concessions such as retail, food/beverage, duty free, services, parking and ground transportation and rental cars. Several ACI-NA members, including Atlanta and San Diego, have already used the course. Enrol online» Contact the OLC Manager Eddie Ragauskas for more information» Training Website Re-launched ACI has re-launched its training and staff development website. The Global Training Hub website has been re-written and streamlined for easier navigation. The new link: www.aci.aero/training The Global Training Hub remains a direct link from the ACI-NA home page. View the course catalog for all ACI classes» Next AMPAP's Management Training to be in Houston The next Air Transport System course -- the mandatory first-step in the ACI/ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP -- will be offered in Houston the week of Dec. 7-11. This class must be completed before students can progress to the rest of the six-course curriculum. Visit the AMPAP website to register on-line» Contact ACI's Paul Behnke for registration or more information» ^ Back to top



			Industry News Briefs
			Congress Puts Off Action on Road, Air Bills Associated Press, Sept. 22, By Jim Abrams The reauthorization of surface transportation and Federal Aviation Administration programs faces roadblocks even without the time-consuming dominance of the health care debate. But both transportation priorities have been directly affected by the health care battle. View the complete article» Prepare for Seismic Changes in Industry Structure, Airport Officials Told Aviation Daily, Sept. 22, By James Ott (paid subscription required) Airports will need to cope with an uneven economic recovery, a restructured airline industry and a continuance of unfavorable market conditions as the industry slowly emerges from the recession. View the complete article» Airport Darwinism, or Survival of the Biggest The New York Times, Sept. 21, By Joe Sharkey In one of the most pronounced trends in air travel in the last two years, smaller markets lose service as routes are shifted to airports with the biggest pots of potential revenue. View the complete article» Winging It: Angry Passengers Press for Bill of Rights Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 21, By Tom Belden Tomorrow morning, proponents of the legislation will try to keep the momentum for passage going by staging their own version of a congressional hearing, taking testimony on Capitol Hill from supporters and opponents of the legislation. View the complete article» ^ Back to top



			Events On Approach
			Airport Concessions Conference: Agenda Updated Join ACI-NA’s Commercial Management Committee at the annual Airport Concessions Conference Nov. 9-12 at the Westin in Indianapolis. The conference features educational sessions on the latest trends and updates in the industry, roundtable discussions, speed dating, networking sessions, and the Richard A. Griesbach Excellence in Airport Concessions Awards luncheon. In addition, our host, Indianapolis International Airport will be hosting a welcome reception at the NCAA Hall of Champions. View the most up to date agenda Register online for the conference and save $35 More details: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» ACI-NA/ACC/FAA Airport Planning Redefined Course and NEPA Workshop Join ACI-NA, ACC, and the FAA as they host the first Airport Planning Redefined Course, Dec. 7-9 followed by NEPA Workshop Dec. 9-10 in Kansas City. These two events will be held separately, however, on Dec. 9 there will be a half-day joint session that will focus on issues that relate to both groups. There is an option to register for the discounted Combo Package, which allows the participant to attend both the Airport Planning Course and NEPA Workshop. Register for the Airport Planning Redefined Register for the NEPA Workshop NEPA Workshop: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» Airport Planning Redefined Course: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» Event Registration Now Open: 2010 Air Service & Data Planning Seminar and 2010 Media Relations & Crisis Communications Seminar The 2010 Air Service & Data Planning Seminar will be Jan. 24-26 in Las Vegas at The Westin Casuarina and the 2010 Media Relations & Crisis Communications Seminar will be at the same location on Jan. 27-29. Registration is now open for both. There is an option to register for the discounted Combo Package, which allows the participant to attend both the Air Service & Data Planning Seminar and Media Relations & Crisis Communications Seminar. ACI-NA’s group rate for the week at the Casuarina is $139 per night. Register for the Air Service & Data Planning Seminar Register for the Media Relations & Crisis Communications Seminar The Air Service & Data Planning Seminar brings together experienced airline route planners, consultants, and airport directors to discuss: which database works best in seeking a new carrier; the best data to use when seeking an upgrade from a current carrier; how to best use demographics and international data when trying to secure a transborder or international route; and more. View the agenda The Media Relations & Crisis Communications Seminar will feature sessions on the latest media trends and tools for effective crisis communication, innovations in technology, and also gain on-camera media training. View the agenda Air Service & Data Planning Seminar: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» Media Relations & Crisis Communications Seminar: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and more» See upcoming ACI-NA Events» ^ Back to top



			Committee Update
			Public Safety and Security Committee The ACI-NA Public Safety and Security Committee's mission is to enhance the safety and security of airports by providing recommendations to industry and government for aviation safety and security policies, identifying and promoting best practices in aviation safety and security, and identifying and/or developing educational and technological resources that help accomplish airport safety and security objectives. The committee’s accomplishments since the last report: Provided comments on the draft FY 2010 Commercial Airports component of the Aviation Annex to the Transportation Sector Specific Plan; Ensured a streamlined rollout of TSA Colorimetric testing initiative The ASSIST Advisory Task Force reviewed ten applications and found Memphis International Airport to be the most qualified for funding under the ASSIST Program. Attended the first Aviation Security Advisory Committee held by TSA in over three years, which resulted in a number of recommended working groups. ACI-NA Public Safety and Security Fall Conference was held in Arlington, Va., Aug. 24-27. The conference highlights included an Airport Roundtable Pandemic Preparation and Business Continuity Plans where airports participated in an exchange of ideas regarding airport pandemic preparation and business continuity plans. The conference involved presentations on various airport case studies including Exit Lane Technology, LEO Biometric Credential Verification System, and Business Continuity Plans for Airport Emergency Responders. Numerouskey federal government officials addressing airport safety, security policy and operations also attended the conference. Contact ACI-NA’s Christopher Bidwell for more information» Learn more about ACI-NA Committees and Programs» ^ Back to top



			People on the Move
			Alan Bersin On Sept. 22, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Alan Bersin to be Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Bersin is already at the Department of Homeland Security, serving as Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Special Representative for Border Affairs. Prior to joining DHS in April, Bersin was the chairman of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. In earlier positions, he has also served as California’s Secretary of Education and superintendent of public education in San Diego. Greg Wellman HNTB Corp. expands its aviation services team with the addition of Greg Wellman as the firm’s national director of aviation planning. He brings more than 25 years of experience to the role, and will serve on the leadership team of HNTB’s national aviation practice. He joins the firm from Ricondo & Associates where he provided aviation management and strategic consulting services as part of the project leadership team working on the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Master Plan. Wellman will work with HNTB offices nationwide in assisting airport operators with planning and development efforts. He has extensive experience with some of the nation’s largest and most complex airports including Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, Boston-Logan International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Miami International Airport and others. ^ Back to top



			Member Spotlight
			Stimulus Spotlight: San Francisco International Airport The San Francisco Bay Area and air travelers will soon reap the benefits of a new airport terminal. Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has received $31.85 million in stimulus funds, $15.3 million of which will be used for a new terminal. “Terminal 2 (the former SFO International Terminal) was closed in December 2000 when the current International Terminal opened,” said Michael C. McCarron, Director of Community Affairs at San Francisco International Airport. “The original plan was to renovate and convert the facility into a domestic terminal. Unfortunately, the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the following downturn in traffic and revenue tabled those plans.” Read More ^ Back to top



			aci-na.org
			Blog: Security Field Trip to Israel ACI-NA President Greg Principato blogged about his recent trip to Israel to learn about that nation’s airport security practices. He also took in some of the region’s historic sights. New Research Posted Critical Issues in Aviation and the Environment 2009: The Transportation Research Board explores the major environmental media affected by aviation activities and the key processes that link aviation and the environment, including climate change, alternative fuels, and sustainability. The circular focuses on the state of science, rather than on policy, and the authors of various portions of the circular identify research that has the potential to yield benefits for both aviation and the environment during the next several years to several decades. How Regulatory Standards Can Affect a Cap-and-Trade Program for Greenhouse Gases: The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has released an issue brief that examines regulatory standards and how they could affect the overall cost of implementing a cap-and-trade program in the United States. ^ Back to top



			Info Desk
			July 2009 Passenger Airline Employment Down 5.9 Percent from July 2008 U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 5.9 percent fewer workers in July 2009 than in July 2008, the 13th consecutive decrease in full-time equivalent employee levels for the scheduled passenger carriers from the same month of the previous year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported on Sept. 22. BTS reported that the July employment total of 386,900 for the scheduled passenger carriers was 24,300 below July 2008 and the lowest total for any month since 1993. All the network airlines decreased employment from July 2008 to July 2009 as did low-cost carriers AirTran Airways, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Regional carriers American Eagle Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines, Comair, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Pinnacle Airlines, Horizon Air, Mesa Airlines, Air Wisconsin Airlines, Colgan Airlines and PSA Airlines also reported reduced employment levels compared to last year. View the complete press release and data tables» ^ Back to top



	In This Issue • Hot Topics» • Industry News Briefs» • Events On Approach» • Committee Update» • People on the Move» • Member Spotlight» • aci-na.org» • Info Desk»


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	ACI-NA 2009 Board of Directors Executive Committee John D. Clark, III Chairman CEO Indianapolis Airport Authority Indianapolis, Ind. G. Hardy Acree First Vice Chair Director of Airports Sacramento County Airport System Sacramento, Calif. Frank R. Miller Second Vice Chair Aviation Director San Antonio Aviation Department San Antonio, Texas Thella Bowens Secretary-Treasurer President/CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority San Diego, Calif. Randall "Randy" H. Walker Immediate Past Chair Director of Aviation Clark County Department of Aviation Las Vegas, Nev. Barry Rempel Ex-Officio President & CEO Winnipeg Airports Authority Winnipeg, Manitoba Directors Iftikar Ahmad Director of Aviation Dayton Department of Aviation Dayton, Ohio Bruce Carter Director of Aviation Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County Moline, Ill. David. N. Edwards, Jr. Executive Director Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Greer, S.C. Jim M. Ethridge Commissioner Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Memphis, Tenn. Robert A. Hazel Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. David Jennings Commissioner Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston, S.C. Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. CEO & Executive Director Massachusetts Port Authority Boston, Mass. Bradley S. Livingston Airport Director Dane County Regional Airport Madison, Wis. William F. Marrison President Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Knoxville, Tenn. Charles "Skip" T. Miller Executive Director Louisville Regional Airport Authority Louisville, Ky. Reginald K. Milley President and CEO Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Edmonton, Alberta Raul Regalado President & CEO Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Nashville, Tenn. Mark Reis Managing Director Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle, Wash. Willam Restall President & CEO Saskatoon Airport Authority Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Maureen Riley Executive Director Salt Lake City Department of Airports Salt Lake City, Utah Lester W. Robinson CEO Wayne County Airport Authority Detroit, Mich. Mark VanLoh Director of Aviation Kansas City Aviation Department Kansas City, Mo. ACI-NA President Greg Principato 2009 World Business Partners/ Associates Board of Directors Executive Committee Robert A. Hazel Chair Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. Laddie E. Irion Vice Chair Vice President/Director, Air Transportation URS Tampa, Fla. Immediate Past Chair Vacant Randall H. Walker ACI-NA Board Liaison Director of Aviation Clark County Department of Aviation Las Vegas, Nev. Directors Donald G. Andrews Vice President – Aviation Reynolds, Smith and Hills Houston, Texas Steven T. Baldwin Senior Vice President The Louis Berger Group Albany, N.Y. Leslie K. Cappetta President and CEO SSP America Lansdowne, Va. Armen DerHohannesian General Manager Armen DerHohannesian & Associates Hampton, N.H. Bruce Feuer Vice President, Business Development The Paradies Shops Atlanta, Ga. Kurt Krummenacker Assistant Vice President/Analyst Moody's Investors Service New York, N.Y. Deborah T. Meehan Chief Operating Officer SH&E Cambridge, Mass. David Naleway National Sales Manager, Aviation Jacobs Cypress, Calif. Mark A. Perryman President Landrum & Brown, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio Randy D. Pope Associate Vice President, Aviation & Facilities Group Burns & McDonnell Kansas City, Mo.



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