Thursday, April 28, 2011

Commissioners’ Comment April 2011

Commissioners’ Comment April 2011

Passenger Service to Central Florida and other popular vacation destinations returns to Hagerstown Regional Airport. Airport Director Phil Ridenour talks about the challenge his staff faced and surmounted in bringing the service back to HGR. Stan Rydelek, Marketing Director for Direct Air and Tours talks about 737 jet service to Lakeland, Florida and Myrtle Beach South Carolina starting in June. County Commissioner Bill McKinley welcomes Direct Air and commends airport staff for “making things happen”.

RUN TIME: 12:25

Commissioners’ Comment March 2011

Commissioners’ Comment March 2011
Phil Ridenour is the new Director of Washington County’s Hagerstown Regional Airport. Phil talks about the mission of Part 139 airports, economic development opportunities, the role emergency services plays on the airfield and his “by the bootstraps” path from 9-1-1 call taker to Airport Director. Plus—flood preparedness tips from the Division of Emergency Services.

14:25