I mean the overflow from SEA passengers that are going to come our direction.” Marcy emphasizes that Paine Field’s growth philosophy is about collaboration rather than competition.“We have a great partnership with SEA and the Port of Seattle,” he highlights. “We’re not trying to grow because we want to grow. Growth is good, and it brings about jobs and better living conditions for people, better education, better future. But as an airport, we’re really just trying to respond to the demand.The region has a demand headed our way, and we want to be prepared for that.” MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND FUTURE PROJECTS The airport’s infrastructure program is keeping up with current needs and planning for anticipated demand.Among recent highlights is the completion of the East General Aviation Apron, which is expected to extend its lifespan for decades. “That allows us to be able to park general aviation aircraft there, transient aircraft that are flying through can park and tie down their aircraft over there, take a crew car, go get something to eat, go out in the community, spend some money, come back to the airport and be on their way,” Marcy elaborates. “That project is complete, and it looks really good. It’s kind of on one of our frontage roads at the airport, and for a long time, there was a reason why it needed to be redone, and it was very apparent. I’m glad to see that eyesore gone.” 206 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11
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