Business View Magazine - January 2024

carriers, negotiating new routes, and investing in state-of-the-art facilities are keystones of strategic vision. Simultaneously, success at the grassroots level hinges on impeccable service delivery and community integration. Engaging with local businesses, offering competitive leasing opportunities, and strategically managing real estate assets contribute to the airport’s economic impact beyond aviation. At its core, the Williamsport Regional Airport manifests as a vibrant ecosystem with all of its systems running smoothly in sync. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, airports weathered challenges that were shared mutually by airports across the world. However, collective resilience and adaptability made a difference here. Even after losing scheduled flight service during the lockdown, leaders like Executive Director Richard Howell and key staff members have come together and kept Williamsport on its already straightforward path of development. 291 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01 WI LL IAMSPORT REGIONAL AI RPORT