Infrastructure & Economic Development

Share hangar demand trends and waitlist management techniques
Coordinate on attracting aviation businesses (MRO, avionics, etc.)
Regional approach to workforce development and internships

Align on capital improvement priorities and funding strategies
Coordinate timelines to avoid conflicting closures or construction impacts
Joint procurement opportunities for pavement rehab, lighting, etc.

Annual Sync

SITE Sync

Cadence:

Annual Sync, held mid-year (e.g., June), to coordinate before fiscal-year capital planning and summer construction season.

Attendees:

Airport planners and operations managers
Regional and municipal economic development officials
State DOT aeronautics representatives
Engineering and planning consultants
Representatives from aviation businesses (optional breakout)

Suggested Agenda Topics:

Regional Hangar & Infrastructure Demand
Compare waitlist data and forecasting methods
Share solutions for maximizing existing capacity
Coordinated Capital Improvement Planning
Present each airport’s 1–5 year CIP
Identify potential conflicts in construction timing
Discuss funding alignment (FAA/State/Local)
Economic Development Strategies
Attracting MROs, avionics, and hangar-based tenants
Sharing marketing approaches and incentive tools
Coordinating on foreign trade zone usage or regional hubs
Workforce Development & Internships
Partner with community colleges and workforce boards
Create a shared internship and mentorship pipeline
Align skills training for maintenance, operations, and tech jobs
Joint Procurement Opportunities
Identify overlapping needs (e.g., lighting, pavement rehab)
Discuss legal pathways for regional RFPs or MOUs

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