Tyler Pounds Regional Airport will receive a federal grant worth $8,372,357 for airport improvements, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced. The funding comes through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “These funds will be used to address needed maintenance and safety improvements at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport,” Sen. Cornyn said. …
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Mar 17
Longview airport to receive extra funds
U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas has announced Longview’s East Texas Regional Airport will be receiving a federal grant of $461,555 to finance upgrading airport facilities. The grant is being provided by the Federal Aviation Administration, which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. “These funds will be used to address needed maintenance and …
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Mar 10
Pounds Field getting busier
While many American airports are seeing a decrease in business Tyler’s Pounds Field is staying busy. After a recession-caused decline in incoming and outgoing flights lasting several years the airport is rebounding. In 2008 and 2009 Tyler had a 3.06% increase in activity while Abilene Regional Airport dropped 7.42%, Dallas Love Field lost 8.61% and …
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