Air Carriers Competing To Operate Cambria County Airport

Several air carriers are showing interest in doing business at the Cambria County Airport, and two of those companies were in town Tuesday.

Gulf Stream International Airlines is one of three airlines vying to run operations at the airport. Leaders said they want fliers to get off their planes in Johnstown and showed off their plan to some Airport Authority board members.

Gulf Stream leaders said they have two options for service. One that would stop in Cleveland, Ohio, and the other that would make a stop in Pittsburgh, an airport that has inexpensive connecting flights.

Colgan Air currently runs the Cambria County Airport with stops in Altoona and Dulles. Colgan officials said they want to stay on board and enter into a two-year contract, but Gulf Stream officials said they hope the contract will be in their favor.

The third airline hoping to set up shop at the airport is Charter Air Transport. Its flights would stop in Atlantic City, N.J.

While the Federal Aviation Administration hears feedback from the public and the airport authority board, the FAA will ultimately have the final word on which airline will win the bid. Officials said the FAA will make that decision later this summer.

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Previous Stories: February 24, 2010: Officials Discuss Future Of Johnstown-Cambria County Airport January 20, 2010: National Guard Gets Funding To Use Airport Radar System October 29, 2009: Johnstown-Cambria County Airport Wants More Flights For Area September 18, 2009: Johnstown Airport Will Continue To Receive Federal Funds September 17, 2009: Congress To Vote On Federal Funding For Cambria County Airport