Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 9

189 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 technology like mobile payments using your cell phone. We are also exploring options to add EV stations to those facilities.” In addition, there has been significant, ongoing infrastructure work done at LYH, including the recently completed, $2.5 million midfield aircraft parking apron rehabilitation. LaGala notes, “The most interesting thing about that project is we were able to use the industry’s newest FAA- approved fuel-resistant asphalt, which is the latest and greatest technology when it comes airport pavement. Actually, LYH was one of the first in the industry to use this new asphalt.” Finally, they will next be looking at a major rehabilitation of the airport’s primary runway, which is in the preliminary planning stages and is slated for construction in 2024. “I think if I could make a wish list for the next few years,” LaGala concludes, “the main thing I would like to add would be additional airline service and new destinations. I’m in discussions with our current airline now for additional destinations and with that, of course, there will be additional growth at the airport. But it is all coming together nicely, and I do see a bright future ahead.” LYNCHBURG REGIONAL A I RPORT