CHO has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
Jeff Brill, Director of Finance & Administration for CHO, is the individual primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. Jeff manages the Authority’s accounting operation with meticulous attention to detail, challenging each employee to maintain the utmost integrity with respect to airport operations. He is one of 31 Airport Authority employees, the best group of co-workers one could hope for.
CHO is one of less than 20 of the 350 commercial service airports across the United States that prepares and submits a CAFR in lieu of a standard audit.
CHO is owned and operated by the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority; an independent political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia. CHO is maintained and operated exclusively through airport fees and charges.
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Looking for a great Cheesesteak? Campo’s Deli - 3 blocks from the Liberty Bell - made fresh per order on a fresh daily South Philly Sarcones Bakery roll! Find the latest US Airways E-Saver here.
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Effective August 1, 2010: Delta Airlines will discontinue its service to Detroit, MI. for the Fall quarter. Delta will be losing over 60 aircraft, including 33 regional jets, for the remainder of the year and most airports in the region with service to Cincinnati and Detroit are being reduced in frequency by 1 or 2. Of course CHO only has 1 (with a seasonal second flight) to Detroit. Delta will continue with 3 daily flights to Atlanta, and will be adjusting those departure times slightly to better serve connecting flights. Delta has committed to revisiting the Detroit service in the first quarter of 2011.
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After a recent airport inspection from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services, it was found that the Canada Geese population had increased to a point that further mitigation was required at CHO. A flock of geese were even observed crossing the runway approach area flight path.
It was soon decided that it would be necessary to remove geese on and in proximity of the airport on behalf of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Forest Lakes Homeowners Association agreed to the mitigation plan.
This action was part of an ongoing safety program designed to deal with the issue of wildlife incursions at airports. The removal of the geese is necessary and comes on top of other steps to protect the aviation system. The Airport Authority understands that Canada Geese are a species that many people care about. The concern of a potential hazard to aircraft cannot be ignored however, leaving the USDA no choice but to undertake this action.
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The serious dangers that Canada geese pose to aviation were put in the national spotlight when geese struck US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009, forcing its crew to land the aircraft in the Hudson River in New HYork, successfully and dramatically saving the 155 lives on board. After the “miracle on the Hudson”, as the incident came to be known, governmental institutions such as the U.S. Department of Transportation called for tougher measures, including the eradication of any hazards to life.
Shortly after the Flight 1549 incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released information about how often planes come in contact with birds. The report revealed there were fewer than 3,000 bird strikes per year for the first several years of reporting from 1990 through 1994. The numbers increase from there, hitting a peak of 9,650 bird strikes in 2007. In total, FAA data indicate there have been more than 73,000 airplane-related bird strikes in 2007. In total, FAA data indicate there have been more than 73,000 airplane-related bird strikes in the United States in the past eight-plus years. The FAA estimates the problem costs U.S. aviation $600 million annually and has resulted in more than 200 worldwide deaths since 1988.
Canada geese are considered an invasive species whose presence in and around the airport have increased, resulting in geese crossing flight paths at CHO. CHO is committed to the utmost safety of its users.
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Landmark Aviation in Charlottesville Va. is seeking the interest of aircraft operators and owners in its desire to develop a new corporate aviation hangar space adjacent to the current FBO terminal. We are anticipating the hangar size to be between 18,000 and 23,500 square feet with appropriate tail height clearance for large corporate aircraft. The development of this hangar will be based on responses received.
All interested parties are requested to submit a letter of interest by September 30th 2010 to:
LANDMARK AVIATION
ATTENTION: JOHN WHITMER
100 AVIATION DRIVE, SUITE 100
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22911
PHONE: 434-978-1474
CELL: 434-996-1518
EMAIL: John Whitmer
On June 1st, 2010 US Airways added a 7th daily departure from CHO to Charlotte, NC at 07:25 A.M. The addition confirms the airlines commitment to Central Virginia and provides more flexibility for CHO passengers not wanting to get up too early in the morning.
Since May 13, 2010, US Airways has added new nonstop service to Rome, Ottawa, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos from Charlotte. Last December, the airline also began its first-ever service to South America with daily nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
There are now more than 120 domestic and international destinations through Charlotte, where US Airways has expanded its service by connecting approximately 40,000 customers to small, medium and large communities on 612 daily departures.
Together with its US Airways Express partners, the airline serves approximately 80 million passengers each year and operates hubs in Charlotte, N.C., Philadelphia and Phoenix, and a focus city in Washington, D.C. at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Source: US Airways
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This meeting will provide interested construction contractors with preliminary design information and an opportunity, in an open forum, to discuss project phasing, related construction constraints, and proposed earthwork sequencing.
The runway extension is a multi-year construction program, to be completed through multiple bid packages with State and FAA funding. The overall program consists of 2 million cubic yards of embankment, 30,000 square yards of airfield pavement, storm drainage, lighting & signage.
The next upcoming bid package (Phase 1B) is scheduled to bid in June 2010, and will consist of approximately 600,000 cubic yards of embankment, 45 acres of clearing & grubbing, several closed storm drainage systems, and four stormwater management facilities.
Both the overall program and the upcoming bid package will be discussed at this workshop.
Contractors and suppliers are encouraged to attend the meeting to become familiar with the project scope, schedule, and sequencing; provide general comments on the design and materials; and ask questions about the project. Advance copies of handouts and sketches may be downloaded at http://www.deltaairport.com/runway-21-extension---va.
-Questions regarding the meeting may be directed to Susan Winslow with Delta Airport Consultants, at (804)
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There are so many interesting and unexplored destinations only a couple hours away from Charlottesville when travelling by air. One of my favorite last minute travel destinations will make you feel as if you landed in a different country. Actually you will.
Montreal, gem of the St. Lawrence, the Paris of North America, took me about an hour and fifty minutes by air from CHO with a quick one stop at the Philadelphia International Airport. Founded by the french, which is still the official language, Montreal is among the oldest cities on the continent, and its summers are filled with invigorating street fairs and vibrant festivals celebrating a rich history and mix of so many cultures. I have to admit that sitting at one of the cafe's along the streets of Old Montreal immediately brought me back to the days I spent in Marseille, France years ago. For the adventurer, the "underground city" network of shops, hotels and restaurants was one of the most unusual and exciting aspects of my visit to this Canadian city and worth a day of exploring by itself.
A quick adventure can be exciting and surprisingly cheap through CHO and I think this is one of those secret destinations in the world. It also does not come with high prices and lengthy flights. A passport is required and although English can get you through, I did learn that a little French wouldn't hurt. Très bien!
Have you used CHO for a weekend adventure? What destinations have you flown to that took just a couple hours?
photo courtesy of: www.gocanada.com
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