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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m O c t o b e r 2 0 14 • I NSIGH T | 11 REGIONAL ROUNDUP U P F R O N T For links to economic development groups in the New North, visit www.thenewnorth.com/partners Development in the New North B y S e a n P. J o h n s o n » HIGHWAY 41 CORRIDOR Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, Fond du Lac Counties New jets expand capacity to key hubs at regional airports You may have noticed the planes look a bit bigger at Outagamie County Regional Airport these days. It's not your imagination. As August drew to a close, Delta Airlines replaced the smaller jets servicing two of its flights between Appleton and Atlanta with a larger Boeing 717, boosting capacity by almost 68 total seats. e flights involved so far are the first morning flight from Appleton to Atlanta, and the final return trip at the end of the day. For airport management, the larger aircra represents a positive signal from the airline that the Appleton to Atlanta route is a potential growth market, something they have known for quite some time. "It's really good news for the folks who fly to Atlanta who are involved with the paper industry or Kimberly Clark," says Patrick Tracey, marketing manager for Outagamie Regional. "To the passengers, it's a bigger plane, but to us, it's an important development for the airport." Certainly, there will be some amenities that passengers notice, notably the larger storage bins for carry-on bags, as well as a larger first class section and the addition of economy-plus seating. Each seat on those flights also has USB and 110 volt power outlets, as well as Wi-Fi service. Green Bay's Austin Straubel Airport saw the larger plane added to Delta flights originating there this past June, says Airport Director Tom Miller. ey are also seeing the larger jet being used to handle the increased demand for flights on Mondays following [continued ] » Delta Airlines has introduced the Boeing 717 on flights between Appleton and Atlanta, offering more seats and amenities for travelers. 920.751.4200 \ www.mcmgrp.com McMAHON One Company. Countless Solutions. S C O T T E A S T M A N , G R E AT S C O T T I M A G E S . 920-830-1290 • info@cffoxvalley.org cffoxvalley.org FoxValleyGivingMatters.org Move beyond the ME to strengthen the WE Remember your commUNITY. Give now and for future generations. We can help.