Jacksonville Aviation Authority

SIXT USA Opens New Car Rental Branch at Jacksonville International Airport

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

SIXT USA, a subsidiary of the global leader in premium mobility services, announces the opening of its newest car rental branch today at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).

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  • SIXT USA, a subsidiary of the global leader in premium mobility services, announces the opening of its newest car rental branch today at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
  • Car rental reservations can be made now at SIXT.com or via the SIXT app .
  • With its prime position as the first car rental counter within the airport concourse, the branch provides a seamless arrival-to-rental experience to travellers.
  • In just a little over 10 years, SIXT USA has grown to become the largest individual market for the global mobility provider.

Availity CEO Joins Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Russ Thomas, CEO of Availity , has joined the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Russ Thomas, CEO of Availity , has joined the Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
  • "Free enterprise isn't free, and I am confident the experience, insight, and leadership Russ will bring to the Florida Chamber Board of Directors with help us further drive Florida to a top 10 global economy by 2030 and ensure Florida remains the best state to work, live, and start a business," said Mark Wilson, President & CEO, Florida Chamber of Commerce.
  • "I am honored to serve on the Florida Chamber's Board with some of Florida's most well-respected business leaders," said Thomas.
  • A licensed commercial pilot, Thomas was appointed to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority board of directors in 2015, where he served a six-year term.

Pace Center for Girls Elects Two New Members to National Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.

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  • Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.
  • Its an honor to join Paces Board of Trustees and empower our next generation of girls and young women, said Flores.
  • Pace Center for Girls envisions a world where all girls and young women have power, in a just and equitable society.
  • For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit pacecenter.org.

Breeze Airways™ Inaugurates New Service From Jacksonville International Airport, Announces Partnership With Minor League Baseball’s Jumbo Shrimp

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005950/en/
    Scampi, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp mascot, looks on as (left to right) Brian McCormick, Breeze Airways' Director of Airports, Mark VanLoh, CEO of Jacksonville Airport Authority and Harold Craw, General Manager of Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp welcome Breeze's new Jacksonville service to 8 destinations with a champagne christening.
  • We are so excited for Breeze Airways to take-off in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Aviation Authority CEO Mark VanLoh said.
  • In celebration of its inaugural service from Jacksonville, Breeze also announced a partnership with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Florida Marlins, furthering its commitment to the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
  • The Jumbo Shrimp are thrilled to welcome Breeze to the Jacksonville market and excited to get our partnership going following the first flight from Jacksonville International Airport, remarked EVP/GM of the Jumbo Shrimp Harold Craw.

Silver Airways to Launch Service From Jacksonville International

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Silver Airways , Americas leading independent regional airline, today announced new safe, reliable and customer-focused service with nonstop twice weekly flights from Jacksonville, Florida to each of Tampa and Fort Lauderdale.

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  • Silver Airways , Americas leading independent regional airline, today announced new safe, reliable and customer-focused service with nonstop twice weekly flights from Jacksonville, Florida to each of Tampa and Fort Lauderdale.
  • We are delighted to serve Jacksonville and the surrounding North Florida and Georgia communities and in particular, the thousands of men and women of the United States Armed Services stationed in the Jacksonville area," said Steve Rossum, Chief Executive Officer of Silver Airways.
  • "Silver Airways new nonstop service to Tampa and Ft. Lauderdale offers a welcome connection between Northeast Florida and other parts of the state, Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) CEO Mark VanLoh said.
  • We look forward to working with Silver as they continue to grow at Jacksonville International Airport.

Jacksonville Aviation Authority Selects Balfour Beatty as Construction Manager for Terminal Expansion Project

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) has awarded Balfour Beatty its terminal expansion project at Jacksonville International Airport (JIA).

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  • The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) has awarded Balfour Beatty its terminal expansion project at Jacksonville International Airport (JIA).
  • In addition to adding six new gates with the construction of Concourse B, Balfour Beatty will coordinate with JAA and the design team Jacobs/RS&H during the preconstruction phase to also finalize plans for secondary areas of terminal expansion.
  • Our selection for this great project is a tribute to our aviation industry expertise and strong 19-year history with the Jacksonville Aviation Authority that has blossomed into a dynamic partnership, said Scott Skidelsky, Balfour Beattys president of buildings operations in Florida.
  • Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the United States.