b'GENERAL AVIATIONPVG 45watching PVG evolve and grow for nearly two decades, Hynes says that operating at a privately owned airport has been terrific. Hoops to jump through at a public- or government-owned airport can be cumbersome, he adds.A steady supporter, Hynes has plenty of praise for PVG. Hard to call out any one thing, he remarks. The expansion and the quality of the new runway have allowed us to operate the jet fleet that we do. Ramp projects and bigger hangars have been beneficial. We have a good, mixed-use community.Reflections of a Private OwnerWhile buying and operating a public-use airport certainly isnt for everyone, Fox emphasizes the importance of hiring a team of professional, hardworking people in all areaslegal, finance, environmental, engineering, etc. Effective management has been critical to navigate the funding process, compliance issues, construction challenges and personnel requirements.Owners invested $2 million to build a new terminal The plan worked, he says. It wasnt me; it was having that would appeal to a more executive clientele. a great team. With previous investments reaping returns, PVG is actingdollars are slated for a jetport complex with infrastructure to as the economic incubator Fox and his associates envisionedsupport advanced air mobility aircraft and alternative fuels to keep almost a quarter-century ago. For the next act, millions moreimproving and moving this classic airport forward. Empowering airport AIRSIDE CLOUDeciency with seamlessSeamless data exchange to meet the dynamic needs of aireld lighting connectivity airside operationsAXON EQConnecting theLINC NODEmost intelligentAgnostic gateway brings airfield lightingthe data from fixtures and sensors to the cloudPAPI ConnectEnabling connectivity of existing airfield lightingWWW.ADBSAFEGATE.COM| AIRFIELD | APRON | TOWER | SERVICEAirportImprovement.comNovember | December 2024'