Press Release Archives for 2009
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Air Displays Pose Hazard; Requires FAA clearance
Thursday, December 31, 2009As the island prepares to bring in 2010, the Airport would like to advise the public that any type of air display poses a hazard to aircraft operations and requires prior approval and clearance by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Airport Police Heightens Security Measures
Monday, December 28, 2009The Airport Police has elevated security measures with more resources at the A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam, in response to the recent foiled terror act on NW Flight 253.
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Sagan Bisita-New Airline Passenger Lounge To Open in New Year
Monday, December 21, 2009“Sagan Bisita”, a new airline passenger lounge operated by Delta Air Lines and LSG Lufthansa Service Guam, Inc. will be open for operations in January 2010 at the A.B. Won Pat International Airport, Guam Main Terminal.
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New GIAA Airport Police Chief Robert D. Camacho
Friday, September 25, 2009The Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert D. Camacho as the new Chief of Airport Police.
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Appreciation for 25+ years of service
Friday, September 18, 2009As part of the 2009 Government of Guam Labor Day Activities, public employees with 25+ years of service were given certificates of appreciation by Governor Felix P. Camacho.
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$26.5M Integrated Air Cargo Facility Ready for Operations
Wednesday, August 19, 2009The A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam and PacAir Properties LLC are pleased to announce that the new $26.5M A.B. Won Pat Guam Integrated Air Cargo Facility will be opened for operations in September 2009
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Public Notice: Above-Step Recruitment – Chief of Airport Police
Saturday, August 8, 2009The Public is hereby notified of the Above-Step Recruitment for the position of Chief of Airport Police.
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Airport Float Awarded 2nd Place
Wednesday, July 22, 2009The A. B. Won Pat International Airport’s float entry in the 65th Liberation Day Parade won 2nd Place in the Government of Guam division.
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New Primary Customs Clearance Facility
Thursday, July 2, 2009The A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) and the Guam Customs & Quarantine Agency (CQA) formalized plans for the relocation of air cargo clearance operations to the new Guam Integrated Air Cargo Facility located in Tiyan and slated for completion and occupancy on August 15, 2009.
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Airport Employees Lauded As ‘Everyday Heroes’ on Local Website
Tuesday, June 30, 2009GUAM – This week Guam News Factor is featuring a heroic duo from the A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA).
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Airport Operations Duty Manager “A.C.E.” Certified
Friday, June 19, 2009The A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) is proud to announce the achievement of Airport Certified Employee A.C.E. certification bestowed on Airport Operations Supervisor Edward A.P. Muna II. Edward joins 8 other Airport employees, and is the second Operations division employee to receive this prestigious designation.
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Airport Awarded $4.8 Million in ARRA Grant Funding
Wednesday, June 17, 2009The A.B. Won Pat International Airport is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded grant funding in the amount of $4,807,180.00 for the Rehabilitation of Runway 6L/24R under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 2009.
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Jetstar Lands Safely at Guam International Airport
Thursday, June 11, 2009The A.B. Won Pat International Airport received an Alert II (indicating a problem on board) from the Air Traffic Control Tower at 1:38am, notifying the Airport that JetStar Airbus A330 operating as JQ Flt 20, reported a fire in the cockpit and was located approximately 25 minutes out of Guam.
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GIAA Welcomes Generous Japanese Language Training by PMT Tours
Friday, May 22, 2009The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) is proud to be the recipient of a very generous training gift from a long-time tour operator.
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ANA to Operate Charters for Summer Months
Thursday, May 14, 2009All Nippon Airways has announced that it will be conducting charters during the peak summer travel period, and will operate a total of 33 round trip flights on the Tokyo Haneda-Guam Route, utilizing B-747 aircraft.
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GIAA Welcomes FAA Praises after Passing Certification Inspection with Flying Colors
Wednesday, May 13, 2009The Board of Directors and Management of the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) are pleased to announce the excellent inspection results Guam received during last week’s Annual Airport Certification Inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Last Phase of Runway 6L/24R
Friday, May 8, 2009The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority is in the last phase of the Runway Extension Project with the recent award of $15.9M to complete the extension of Runway 24R.
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GIAA Receives Brownfields Grant
Tuesday, April 28, 2009The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) is pleased to announce that GIAA will perform cleanup of three formerly used military sites on airport property that have low levels of environmental contaminants remaining.
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Banners to be reinstalled
Friday, April 17, 2009The A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam will be re-installing the Fallen Heroes of Micronesia Display in the East Ticket Lobby.
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We support the troops
Thursday, April 16, 2009Concerns have been raised over the de-installation of banners commemorating the Fallen Heroes of the War of Enduring Freedom previously displayed in the East Ticket Lobby of the Airport.
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Airport RATA Concludes Successful ARFF Training
Monday, April 13, 2009This is one of the best training classes I’ve had!” stated Leslie P. Omans, instructor, of the recently concluded Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Driver/Operator Course conducted by the A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam’s (GIAA) Regional Aviation Training Academy (RATA).
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FAA Awards Airport
Thursday, April 9, 2009The GIAA Board accepted $8.5 Million in grant awards for various airport projectsat its Board of Directors meeting held February 26, 2009.
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Public Notice: Six month performance review of Carlos H. Salas
Saturday, March 28, 2009The A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority Board of Directors has concluded its six month performance review of Carlos H. Salas as Executive Manager, pursuant to Public Law 29-61.
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Public Notice: Closure of Tiyan Road Section Affects Local Traffic Only
Monday, March 2, 2009The A. B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam (GIAA) would like to advise motorists passing through Tiyan, that a section of the road will be closed-off, effective immediately.
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