to avionics,” Venables explains. Among the stalwart maintenance providers is Broadie’s Aircraft, a business that exemplifies the airport’s longstanding tradition of technical excellence.“They’ve been on this airfield for 79 years,” Venables points out, highlighting the deep roots of aviation expertise at Meacham. BUILDING TOMORROW’S AVIATION COMMUNITY Beyond infrastructure improvements and daily operations, Meacham International Airport has embraced a broader mission of inspiring future generations to explore aviation careers.The airport’s comprehensive educational outreach program, launched a couple of years ago, represents a strategic approach to engaging young minds with the multifaceted world of aviation. “We host numerous tours where we invite schools to visit the airport,” Venables explains. The airport takes advantage of its distinctive resources to offer engaging experiences. “We have two museums onsite: the Fort Worth Aviation Museum, a static display museum, and the Vintage Flying Museum, where they restore and fly classic aircraft.” These museums provide a tangible connection to the history of aviation. 134 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 01
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