US Army partners with Global Military Products to surge munitions production
Global Military Products was selected by the US Army to operate the Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility and ramp up the production of various calibre shell cases.
AirTran launches two new services from Lexington
AirTran Airways has begun nonstop service from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY, to both Orlando International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
“Expanding our network to Lexington is a win–win for AirTran and for residents of the Blue Grass state,” proclaimed Paul Clements, director of sales, AirTran Airways. “We have seen potential in this region for a long time and we are looking forward to introducing our low-cost, high-quality service to the area.”
The inaugural flight was celebrated with an event hosted by the airline at the airport featuring famous Kentucky resident and Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day.
“We are very fortunate in welcoming AirTran Airways to central Kentucky,” said Eric Frankl, executive director of Blue Grass Airport. “Airports across the country are aggressively pursuing the low fares and excellent service AirTran brings. AirTran Airways’ non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando is a great fit for our community, and we hope our customers are excited about this incredible opportunity.”
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