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Roswell Air Center readies grandstands, sees military and Boeing testing as passenger numbers rebound
Summary
City and airport officials reported progress on grandstand construction and multiple air-center projects, previewed upcoming Navy jet activity and Boeing brake tests, and said passenger boardings and enplanements rose compared with last year.
Bobby Thompson, the city’s new airport director, told the Roswell City Council on Feb. 13 that crews are on site for planned grandstand construction at the Roswell Air Center and that rebar and other materials have arrived. He said the contractor has staked the work area and the project is awaiting a state permit, and the city will announce a groundbreaking once the permit is issued.
Why it matters: The air races and related events are expected to increase flight activity and visitor traffic; councilors were briefed on timing and safety coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Thompson said military activity will rise in coming weeks: 30 Navy jets were expected to arrive with roughly 50 sorties per day, and about 30 military personnel were already preparing the field. He told the council Boeing plans brake testing at the airport and will…
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