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Jim LaMalfa Jeffery Taylor The focus of each conference and symposium is on “airport Ed Leineweber Tom Thomas development and services,” and how airports and their com- mercial tenants can better serve their customers. ADVERTISING Guest speakers will discuss everything from the latest prod- PHONE: (608) 835-7063 ucts in runway paving, and state and federal funding, to new air- FAX: (608) 835-7063 E-MAIL: [email protected] craft technology. Whether it is the introduction of Very Light WEBSITE: www.midwestflyer.com Jets, Light Sport Aircraft, the Cirruses, the Columbias, or the new Airbus 380 super jumbo jet, airports and airport businesses ISSUE CLOSING DATES need to know how they can best accommodate this evolving DEADLINE ISSUE technology. November 1 December - January This is where airport design and development comes into January 1 February - March play. Runways, taxiways, ramps, terminals, hangars, fuel storage systems, runway lighting March 1 April - May May 1 June - July systems, air traffic control towers, navigational approach systems, and parking lots and July 1 August - September ramps all need to be designed and built to meet aircraft and security requirements, September 1 October - November while keeping in mind such issues as snow removal, wildlife control, water runoff and diversion, and the environment. ue COPYRIGHTS g Without question, airport development is exciting and challenging, and relates to MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE is published bimonthly by your flying more than you might realize or appreciate. Flyer Publications, Inc. with offices in Oregon, Wis. and Appleton, Minn. Copyright 2006 by Flyer Publications, Inc. In the ensuing pages of this issue, read about new airports and airport development All rights reserved. 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WILLMAR, MINN. – Changes in aircraft technol- ogy will be a main topic at the Minnesota Airports Symposium, April 19-21, at the Willmar Conference Center, Willmar, Minn., and the sym- posium theme “Transitions In Aviation – Are You Ready?” could not be more befitting a community CONTINUTED ON PAGE 9 6 MIDWEST FLYER MAGAZINE APRIL/MAY 2006 z Welcome Illinois Hall of Fame Banquet & Annual Illinois Aviation Conference The MARK of the Quad Cities • May 9-10, 2006 On John Deere Commons, Moline, Illinois Your Host: Quad City International Airport • www.qcairport.com For conference information, please call: IDOA: (217) 785-5831 or IATA at (217) 241-0232 To learn more about the Quad Cities, just log on to www.visitquadcities.com A. 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