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SkyWest Airlines Hosts Grand Opening Celebration
New 135,000 Square Foot Maintenance Hangar Opens at Boise Airport
Boise, Idaho - SkyWest Airlines hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new 135,000 square foot maintenance hangar today at the Boise Airport. Boise Mayor David Bieter said "SkyWest's investment in Boise and our airport is a testament to the value of doing business in our city. In just 16 months, this project went from idea to ribbon cutting and I couldn't be more proud of the partners who worked to pull it together. Bringing high paying jobs like those at this facility is one way we are working to make Boise the most livable city in the country."
McAlvain Construction broke ground last October, completing the project in less than a year. The hangar is the largest pre-manufactured clear-span metal building in the Pacific Northwest.
The facility contains 100,000 square feet of hangar space and 35,000 square feet of office space. The project, which was the first to utilize Idaho's Tax Reimbursement Incentives (TRI), is expected to create up to 100 high paying jobs for the Treasure Valley when fully staffed.
"SkyWest selected Boise because of its location, competitive costs and connectivity across our operation," said Bill Dykes, SkyWest's Vice President of Maintenance. "We're excited to have a new, state-of-the-art facility in Boise to help us keep our fleet in top condition."
"Development of the hangar in the southeast corner of the airfield fits perfectly into the airport's master plan," said Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp. "This really solidifies our partnership with SkyWest Airlines and opens up the previously undeveloped portion of the airfield for future expansion."
When the project is fully staffed, the economic impact to the state of Idaho will include new total wages in excess of $5.4 million a year and new sales and income tax revenues for the state of approximately $350,000 a year. The projected average annual wage is $52,000, well above the average in Ada County.
The airline plans to maintain a variety of single and dual-class aircraft at the Boise facility.
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About the Boise Airport (BOI)
The Boise Airport is a municipally owned entity operating as a self-supporting enterprise. No City of Boise general funds are used to operate the airport. BOI is served by 6 airlines which offer daily service to 19 nonstop destinations. In 2014 more than 2.75 million passengers traveled through Boise Airport.
About SkyWest Airlines:
As a leading air service provider offering global access to millions of people each month, SkyWest partners with the world's largest network carriers including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With a fleet of 346 aircraft, SkyWest's more than 10,500 aviation professionals operate nearly 1,900 flights each day to 193 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest is known for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership team, and continued solid operational and economic performance. The airline is headquartered in St. George, Utah. Visit www.skywest.com for more information.
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