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County staff and airlines report rising passenger traffic, new routes and airport investments at quarterly update
Summary
Volusia County aviation staff told the council passenger figures are rising and the airport has attracted low‑cost carriers and new markets; staff highlighted an MRG with Avelo and runway and LED light upgrades as part of ongoing airport investments.
Volusia County aviation and economic‑development staff briefed the Volusia County Council on May 20 about first‑quarter passenger traffic, new airline routes and infrastructure upgrades at Daytona Beach International Airport.
Lede and nut: County aviation director said passenger traffic increased in the first quarter compared with a year earlier and that new carrier routes and industry interest — including Boeing and Aura Aero activity in the region — are strengthening the airport’s economic contribution. Staff cited a 2023 minimum revenue guarantee (MRG) with Avelo and other marketing investments as drivers of…
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