Tweed-New Haven Airport's Current Status
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Current Status January 2018 Tweed-New Haven Airport’s Current Status Today: American Eagle + General Aviation § American Eagle phased out smaller turbo-prop planes which served HVN for many years and introduced the larger Canadair Regional Jet 200 and 700 in November of 2017. § American Eagle provides 50 seat jet service three flights daily through Philadelphia to 115 connecting destinations. § In 2017, 28,511 people flew from Tweed, up 2.5% from 2016. December 2017 saw an increase of 20% from December of 2016. § General aviation activities support key employers and New Haven area businesses. § Shoreline Aviation provides seasonal trips to New York’s East River for $79- one way. § Currently Tweed supports 100+ jobs. § Industry standards have changed. A runway of 5,600 linear feet no longer works for most aircraft in today’s airline fleets. § Tweed is actively working with American Eagle to retain existing service given the runway length challenges. § Retention of existing service and recruiting for new scheduled commercial airlines continues to be compromised by Tweed’s short runway length. Airline Industry Trends § Since 2000, bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions reduced the number of US airlines controlling the majority of the US market from 10 to just 4 (AA, UA, DL and WN). § Volatile fuel prices, the Great Recession, the national pilot shortage, and investor pressure for tighter fiscal discipline have all combined to force surviving airlines to retire older, smaller and less fuel efficient aircraft from their fleets. § The average regional aircraft flown in 2016 had 22% more seats on it than in 2006. § Smaller and medium sized airports are more heavily impacted by these industry changes. § Since 2013, there have been 20 US airports that have lost all commercial service § In 2007, there were over 14,000 daily departures nationwide on regional aircraft (the kind exclusively serving Tweed). Last year that number dropped to 10,452, a 25% decrease. § The trend toward retirement of smaller turboprops and greater reliance and utilization of larger aircraft requires airports to have longer runway lengths to maintain and grow commercial passenger service. TNHAA Actions § Alterations to Authority structure and membership are in place. 15 members total with 8 from New Haven, 5 from East Haven, 2 from SCRCOG. § Air service and parking standards set forth in MOA are viable for the next 7-10 years. We now have 90 parking spaces in the new lot, 200 in the long term, and 200 in the overflow. § Airport Authority and Town officials cooperate on obstruction removal. § Phase 4 of the Master Plan has been removed by TNHAA Board Action. § Part 150 Noise Study complete and noise attenuation measures continue to be installed in homes within the 65 DNL. Will include up to 184 homes in the surrounding community once complete. § 12 homes completed in initial stage $796 thousand § 24 homes completed in Phase Two $1.1 million § Phase Three currently underway with 48 more homes. $3.2 million § No eligible participants have opted for purchase and several have been affected. Safety and Performance Improvements § Installed full airport wildlife fence. § Terminal Improvements: § Installation of TSA equipment including full body scanner and luggage scanner is complete. § Upgrading second floor of main terminal to include jet-bridge accommodations is on-going. § Navigational Improvements: § Remove 352’ displacement on Runway 20 § Install PAPI on Runway 20 § Install MALSR Lighting at south end § ARFF training and emergency drills. This includes the New Haven and East Haven kids, local hospitals and mutual aid agreement with New Haven and East Haven. Runway Pavement Option HVN Catchment Area § One of the largest underserved markets in the US with a population over 1.2 million. § Over 4 million annual passengers live closer to HVN than any other HVN airport. Q § Large concentrations of passengers in our catchment include communities such as Bridgeport, Fairfield, Hamden, Milford, New Haven, Shelton, Strafford, Trumbull and Wallingford. § Most live less than 30 minutes from HVN Air Service Development Targets § Provide HVN with new flights to Potential Carrier Mix With destinations popular with regional travelers. Increased RWY Length § Provide new flight connections to dozens of unserved destinations. § Increase HVN’s connectivity to over 100 existing destinations. § Air service by 3+ airlines would enhance competitiveness and support business growth. § With air service by 3+ airlines, annual airport related employment would be almost 900 jobs. § With 6,600’ of take-off distance, HVN suddenly becomes a viable opportunity for several additional air services. Air Service Development Targets § With 6,600’ of take-off distance, Potential Destination Mix With HVN suddenly becomes a viable opportunity for additional non- Increased RWY Length stop destinations. § High In-Demand Business Markets such as Charlotte, Chicago and Washington, DC § Popular Leisure Destinations such as Orlando and Tampa Bay Orlando § With a longer runway, Tweed can bring more destinations non-stop Chicago to our community. Tampa Washington, DC Charlotte Air Service Development Targets § Main leakage from HVN catchment area goes outside of Connecticut § Improving infrastructure at Tweed keeps more passengers, taxes, and dollars kept in the State of Connecticut versus leaking to neighboring states. § Overwhelming majority of passengers in our catchment area use NYC area airports. § A two-airport CT strategy with BDL and HVN best positions our State HVN Catchment Area to retain the majority of our own Excluding Philadelphia (PHL) passengers. Domestic True Market Passengers 3,131,742 (4,290 PDEW*) Economic Impact Targets Comparison of Annual Baseline and Potential Impacts Annual Baseline Impacts Annual Potential Impacts Jobs 580 890 Output $55,186,901 $87,245,369 § Conclusion: If Tweed New Haven Airport is successful in expanding air service at the Airport to accommodate three additional airlines, the area’s economy would benefit on an annual basis from 310 additional jobs and over $32 million in additional economic output. Source: Economic Impact Analysis for Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, February 2011, prepared by SH&E, an ICF International Company. Figures use the IMPLAN input-output model to estimate economic impacts. Critical Tasks to Achieve the Vision § Legislation: Repeal State statute to remove runway length restriction. § “Section 15-120j (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, is repealed.” § Off-Airport Obstruction Removal: Trees, Utility Poles, 2 Properties. § Improvements to Main Runway: Pave runway safety areas. § Navigational Improvements : Remove 352’ displacement on Runway 20, Install PAPI on Runway 20, Install MALSR Lighting at south end. § Air Service Development: Build Air Service Fund for Marketing Incentives. Thank you! .