Tag Archives: Gainesville Regional Airport

Gainesville airport completes eco-friendly renovations

By on March 1st, 2013 | Last updated: March 7, 2013 at 4:22 pm

Gainesville held a ceremony Thursday celebrating the end of $1.3 million in renovations with many eco-friendly features.

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White House’s sequester plan would affect budgets of Alachua County programs

By on February 28th, 2013 | Last updated: February 28, 2013 at 4:27 pm

The White House’s newly released sequester, or governmental budget cuts plan, will affect Alachua County and Florida programs.

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Feb. 27, 2013: Morning News In 90

By on February 27th, 2013 | Last updated: March 15, 2013 at 10:42 am

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: pothole repair, airport renovation, women attacked, Iran nuclear program, Pope Benedict XVI.

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Effects of American Airlines, US Airways merger unclear for Gainesville airport

By on February 15th, 2013 | Last updated: February 15, 2013 at 10:11 pm

American Airlines and US Airways announced a $11 billion merger on Thursday, and Gainesville businesses as well as the airport are unsure as to what the effects on the local economy will be. American Airlines filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2011 and the merger still waits approval from the bankruptcy courts.

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Gainesville airport seeks public opinion about NYC flights

By and on February 6th, 2013 | Last updated: February 9, 2013 at 6:55 pm

The Gainesville Regional Airport is conducting a survey to garner support for a direct flight to New York City.

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Feb. 6, 2013: Morning News In 90

By on February 6th, 2013 | Last updated: February 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

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In the News: Florida District 3, smuggling in South Florida, Police pension reform, Superstorm Sandy, campaigns resuming

By on October 30th, 2012 | Last updated: October 30, 2012 at 11:21 am

At forum, candidates for 3rd Congressional District discuss airport, debt, special interests |  – Candidates for U.S. Congressional District 3 participated in a forum at Santa Fe College Monday. One of the major differences separating Democrat J.R. Gaillot, Republican Ted [...]

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New flight option available in Gainesville starting Aug. 1

By on July 31st, 2012 | Last updated: September 4, 2012 at 4:04 pm

By Blake Alderman -  WUFT-FM Silver Airways expanded its routes over the east coast with the launch of its first ever flight from Atlanta International Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport. The flights are scheduled to begin Aug. 1. Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s [...]

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Improvements in store for Gainesville Regional Airport

By on June 15th, 2012 | Last updated: September 18, 2012 at 4:29 pm

By Stephanie Strasser – WUFT-FM Over the years, area business and government leaders have been trying to help make the Gainesville Regional airport more competitve, both from a facilities standpoint, and from the number of flights that operate out of [...]

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American Eagle Airlines may fly solo after being sold off

By on July 25th, 2011 | Last updated: September 10, 2012 at 10:18 am

American Eagle Airlines may get its chance to fly on its own after AMR corporation is expected to sell it off. American Eagle will still able to maintain a carrier relationship with American Airlines but also be able to be [...]

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