Salem’s first year of commercial air service brought $19 million to local economy, consultant says

Commercial air service at Salem’s airport brought millions to the region and is poised to continue growing, according to a consultant’s report to the Salem City Council. 

Commercial air service began at the Salem – Willamette Valley Airport in October 2023 with Avelo Airlines flights to Las Vegas, Nevada and Burbank, California, and more flights are expected as the airport works to attract new carriers. 

Jack Penning, an air service development consultant for the city…