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Airport advisory groups say critical information on runway withheld from council
Members of two public advisory groups focused on the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport said critical information regarding the removal, rebuilding, or renovation of the airport's secondary runway was withheld from council. Pilots told city councilors Monday that removing the runway would make aviation for smaller aircraft in Salem less safe and suggested the city consider alternatives.
Salem’s first year of commercial air service brought $19 million to local economy, consultant says
Salem's first year of commercial air service brought roughly 55,000 passengers to Salem. But the city lost about $480,000 on airport operations because of increased staffing required.
Avelo cuts Salem flights to Sonoma, extends Las Vegas and Burbank routes
The budget airline serving Salem said demand on its new route was low.
Avelo will begin flying from Salem to Las Vegas, Los Angeles in October
A budget airline carrier will begin twice weekly flights out of Salem in October following a years-long effort to bring commercial air service back to the city.
A new flag signals commitment to Salem air service
A group of local businesses and community members dedicated a new flag pole at the Salem Municipal Airport. Key players in the ongoing effort to bring commercial air service back to the state capital attended.
Council votes to move forward with airport terminal improvements
Business leaders say commercial flights from the city airport are ready to begin next May - but design and permitting for needed terminal upgrades will take months, and construction costs aren't yet clear.
AGENDA: City council to finalize affordability requirement for apartment tax breaks
Apartment developers in Salem would have to make a minimum of 15% of units affordable on larger projects to qualify for city tax breaks under the proposed changes.
Council may take next step in making homelessness a protected class in Salem
Councilors will also consider changes to the city's tax incentive program for apartment developers requiring 15% of units on larger projects be affordable to qualify for tax breaks.
Salem lands federal grant to help attract commercial air service
The $850,000 from the Department of Transportation can be used for revenue guarantees for airlines and marketing of local flights, but leaves unresolved the issue of how the city would pay for major terminal upgrades and ongoing staffing needed to support flights.