The Airport News – January 2014

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Deputy Chief Thomas G. Durkin Jr. and Fire Chief John J. Duffy at Bradley. (Photo courtesy of Bradley International Airport Fire Rescue)

Bradley seeks longer reach in the new yearBy Brad KaneHartford Business Journal(Reprinted with permission)

North Carolina. Ohio. California. Europe.

The Connecticut Airport Authority has some lofty destination goals in 2014 for Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. All those goals might not be realized, but the authority will be well on the way to fulfilling them, said CAA Executive Director Kevin Dillon.

“We want to offer our customers the best amount of direct services,” Dillon said. “We continue to chase the international service.”

In its first year under the CAA, Bradley in 2013 made some significant enhancements to its route structure. The highlight was American Airlines launching nonstop service to Los Angeles in August, with flights 87 percent sold in the first three months.

In September — the first full month after the launch of the L.A. nonstop — Bradley’s passenger counts increased 0.8 percent. However, the airport is still facing declining passenger counts for the year, down 1.9 percent in the first nine months of 2013 compared to the same time period in 2012.

Southwest Airlines added nonstop service to Atlanta while JetBlue added nonstops to Fort Myers and Tampa, Fla. These new flights, which launched in October, create competition for existing flights from Delta Air Lines and Southwest.

“We want to make a big push here to bring our fares as low as possible,” said Dillon, noting that fares out of Bradley are down 4 percent year-over-year, according to U.S. Department of Transportation data.

Bradley Fire Rescue is prepared for almost anything at any timeBy Robin Lee MichelFor The Airport News

It is no simple task to protect the lives and property of airlines, passengers, visitors and tenants at Bradley International Airport, especially when 6.5 million people travel through the facility each year. However, this is exactly the mission of the airport’s fire department.

Heart attacks, motor vehicle accidents, structural fires or aircraft emergencies are all crises to which the men and

women on the 35-member force have responded.

“It’s pretty diverse. It could be a medical call one minute and a fire alarm the next,” said Deputy Chief Thomas G. Durkin Jr. “Everything is regarded as an emergency. We don’t take anything for granted.”

Aircraft can land 24/7/365 at Bradley International Airport. There have been emergency landings when cockpit instrumentation or landing gear has

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Not-So-SnootyHundreds of guests mingled at the

New England Air Museum and enjoyed Bradley Family Day’s annual Not-So-Snooty, Beer, Wine and Cheese Tasting Adventure. Proceeds went to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

Story and photos on Pages 8 and 9.

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Connecticut Airport Authority and Standard Parking announce new Frequent Parker Program

The Connecticut Airport Authority and Standard Parking Inc. have begun a new Frequent Parker program, known as Auto-Pilot Rewards, at Bradley International Airport.

The program started Oct. 1, and in its first month more than 500 customers were enrolled. The program uses automated vehicle identification technology linked to a credit card that allows easy entry and exiting. Customer credit cards are automatically charged and Frequent Parker credits are accumulated on customer accounts.

A second parking program, ClickAndPark.com, which is also available at Bradley, is a simple, easy-to-use online reservation program that gives Bradley Airport parking customers the ability to reserve Premium Parking. On-airport parking patrons are able to reserve parking on Level 3 of the parking garage, in an area closest to the pedestrian walkway that leads to the ticketing level of the terminal. When making an online reservation, the customer will receive a parking permit, customized directions showing the best route to the Bradley parking garage, and how to locate the designated Premium Parking area.

Kevin A. Dillon, executive director of the CAA, said, “These on-airport parking amenities are another example of the Connecticut Airport Authority’s continuing efforts to enhance the customer experience and satisfaction at all CAA facilities. Our partner Standard Parking’s Auto-Pilot Rewards and ClickAndPark.com programs have made on-airport parking at Bradley an easy — and rewarding — experience.”

Chuck Voase, vice president-east airports for Standard Parking, said, “The Auto-Pilot Rewards program is the new, fully automated Frequent Parker program that allows on-airport parking customers at Bradley a quick and easy way to pay while earning points for free parking. With the use of an automated pass, customers don’t have to pull a ticket when entering one of our parking facilities and they are able to bypass the cashier lanes when leaving.”

For more information about on-airport parking programs and options at Bradley, visit www.parkbradley.com.

Daily nonstop Atlanta service begins on Southwest Airlines

With the addition of three flights to Atlanta (ATL), Bradley International Airport (BDL) customers can choose from 20 different daily nonstops to eight different destinations on Southwest Airlines.

The Connecticut Airport Authority announced the new daily nonstop service from BDL to ATL began Nov. 3 on Southwest’s wholly owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways.

Southwest is BDL’s most popular airline in terms of market share — 27 percent. Besides Atlanta, Southwest goes to Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Tampa.

Mary Ellen Jones, the CAA chairwoman, said, “Southwest Airlines’ confidence in the CAA and Bradley, as well as its continuing ability to add destination choices to the airport’s array of daily nonstop service offerings, is the latest encouraging news that business and leisure travel are trending upward. This is another example of the CAA’s ability to react quickly to an opportunity to enhance Bradley’s daily nonstop service options for our customers.”

JetBlue offers new daily nonstop service to Fort Myers and Tampa

With the debut Oct. 24 of new daily nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Fort Myers (RSW) and Tampa (TPA), the latest additions to the Bradley service menu give passengers using “New England’s Gateway” six daily nonstop warm weather options on JetBlue Airways: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, San Juan, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.

Kevin A. Dillon, executive director of the CAA, said, “In addition to the six daily nonstop flights, the CAA is excited by JetBlue’s overall commitment to the regional economy as the airline added 38 new jobs here at Bradley within the past year. These service and job commitments will benefit our customers as we continue to enhance the overall route structure here at Bradley International Airport.”

“Hartford is an important market for us, and it has grown steadily since we first began service there in November 2010,” said Scott Laurence, JetBlue vice president-network planning. “Customers throughout New England are embracing our low fares, award-winning service, free inflight entertainment, assigned seats and free snacks.”

JetBlue serves eight airports in New England: Boston, Burlington, Hartford, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Portland, Providence, and Worcester. Hartford service has reached 10 daily departures to six destinations. Service on the Hartford-Fort Myers route is seasonal.

JetBlue’s Hartford- Fort Myers schedule, effective Oct. 27, 2013: Depart BDL 11:55 a.m., arrive RSW 3:12 p.m. Depart RSW 3:53 p.m., arrived BDL 6:45 p.m.

JetBlue’s Hartford-Tampa schedule, effective Oct. 27, 2013: Depart BDL 9:10 a.m., arrive TPA 12:22 p.m. Depart TPA 12:25 p.m., arrive BDL 3:07 p.m.

About Bradley and the CAABradley International Airport is the second largest

airport in New England and serves an extensive geographic area, with a customer base that covers the entire Northeast, including Western Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. According to the most recent economic impact analysis, Bradley International Airport contributes $4 billion in economic activity to the state of Connecticut and the surrounding region, representing $1.2 billion in wages and 18,000 full-time jobs.

The Connecticut Airport Authority was established in 2011 to develop, improve, and operate Bradley International Airport and the state’s five general aviation airports (Danielson, Groton-New London, Hartford-Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford, and Windham). The CAA board consists of 11 members with a broad spectrum of experience in aviation-related and other industries as well as government. The goal of the CAA is to make Connecticut’s airports, specifically Bradley, more attractive to new airlines and bring in new routes, which supports Connecticut’s overall economic development and growth strategy.


malfunctioned, reports of smoke in a plane, and winter skids off the runway. When the airplanes landed, fire vehicles and personnel were prepared for the worst and standing by on the scene.

“Firefighting is a team sport where we must work together and watch over one another. When we are called upon to respond to an incident, it’s important it is done right the first

time. We have to be prepared for the unexpected,” said Fire Chief John J. Duffy, who joined the department in April 1995.

A little over six months later, in November 1995, one of Bradley’s biggest aircraft emergencies occurred. American Airlines Flight 1572 came in too low and swiped treetops on Metacomet Ridge. With both engines severely damaged, the plane then struck a tree and took out airfield antennas. One passenger suffered a minor injury.

Luckily, “we’ve had few major incidents,” said Durkin, who has served with Bradley International Airport Fire Rescue since 1995, coming from a long career as a U.S. Air Force firefighter.

Most emergencies are on a smaller scale and don’t involve aircraft. During the 12-month period ending on June 30, 2012, of 750 emergencies, 402 or 53 percent were rescue/emergency medical service calls.

“We have AEDs (automated external defibrillators) throughout the airport,” said Howard Libera, a Bradley firefighter, who has attended to many medical emergencies requiring basic and advanced life support. “I know we’ve saved lives.”

“Each incident gives us the opportunity to evaluate the response and make adjustments as necessary,” Duffy said.

There are two fire stations on Bradley International Airport’s 2,468 acres in East Granby, Suffield, Windsor, and Windsor Locks. The close proximity to nearly every area of the facility — and its 70-plus buildings — makes it possible for the units to respond within the FAA’s requisite three minutes and begin

operations within four.While on duty, career firefighters stay in Station 1, located

off Route 20. The building has living quarters, a kitchen and eating area, workout room, large conference room, emergency operations center, training classrooms, a “ready room,” offices, and an immense garage for many of the vehicles. The four eight-person divisions, both men and women, serve 24 hours on duty followed by three days off.

The newest component of the complex is the three-story Class A burn building, which opened in October 2012. Located at the nearby Connecticut Fire Academy, the 4,300-square-foot concrete structure is designed to replicate an actual house including all rooms, attached garage, basement and decks ,as well as windows, doors and roofs. Firefighters can train in various techniques and equipment.

Emergency services are not restricted to the airfield’s grounds. As members of Task Force 52 in north central Connecticut, the Bradley fire department and those in adjacent municipalities provide mutual aid. During Hurricane Sandy, several departments of Task Force 52 aided residents in Westport. In February 2013, Bradley personnel worked several calls during a winter storm that dumped nearly 23 inches of snow. In July, they assisted the Windsor Locks Fire Department after a tornado touchdown.

“Our overall mission extends to all of the Connecticut Airport Authority airports: Groton-New London, Hartford-

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Howard Libera, who has been with the fire department for almost 10 years, explains runway configurations.

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A thermal imaging monitor on the dashboard of R-13 indicates where fire is inside an aircraft or structure.

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The design of the fire headquarters building allows for a view of the airport. (Photo by Robin Lee Michel)

The nozzles can spray water or foam. (Photo by Robin Lee Michel)

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Brainard, Waterbury-Oxford and Windham/Danielson,” said Durkin, who was named deputy chief in 2009. The airport fire department also provides fire prevention programs, AED and CPR training for employees and tenants, and fire extinguisher training.

Classified by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Part 139 airport, Bradley International must provide aircraft and rescue firefighting services during air carrier operations. Class 1 Index D specifications detail the mandatory requirements, including having three vehicles capable of producing 4,000 gallons of a water/foam mixture.

The fire department has four models of Oshkosh Strikers, all with various capabilities. The two largest vehicles — R-11 and R-14 — each hold 3,000 gallons of water and 420 gallons of foam. The R-13 also holds 500 gallons of Halotron, a fire extinguishing agent that is considered “clean” because it does not leave a residue or require special cleanup like regular foam.

Two vehicles are outfitted with Snozzles, highly specialized 50-foot elevated booms that can pierce the fuselage to administer firefighting agents rather than sending firefighters into a potentially deadly environment. An infrared camera on the Snozzle detects exactly where the fire is located, allowing a precise attack. The heat-detecting camera makes it possible to “see” people when it is snowing, raining or foggy.

The fleet also includes structural fire vehicles: a Seagrave Marauder and 30-year-old Pierce Dash Pumper. Support equipment provides the additional services essential to specific fire calls: A command trailer serves as headquarters wherever the emergency; the mass casualty trailer transports medical equipment that would be necessary in case of a major crash; Rescue 7 is used by paramedics; and a decontamination trailer was acquired after 9/11.

The equipment would be of little use were it not for the extensive ongoing training and drills. “All our firefighters hold a minimum Firefighter II certification. We also require all personnel to attain airport firefighter certification,” the deputy chief said. The FAA requires strict adherence in 12 specific areas including aircraft familiarity, live fires and more.

“Fire chiefs strive to have their work force in a constant state of readiness. This is accomplished by specific training requirements and mandates. Training is by far the most important task we do besides responding to incidents,” Duffy said.

Airplane fires carry their own challenges. They generally burn horizontally rather than vertically, as in structure fires.

The methods of attack are different and there are mitigating factors such as the fuselage and dangers posed by airplane fuel. Firefighters must be able to “pump and roll,” which means operate the vehicles and equipment simultaneously.

During a recent demonstration using the joystick dashboard controls, Libera adeptly switched from water to foam, spraying at various heights as well as ground sweeping, all while keeping a close watch on three surveillance cameras in addition to the infrared device. Scenarios could be inside a terminal, on a peripheral roadway, off road or on a runway. All traffic is directed by the air traffic tower controllers to prevent major accidents.

Alerts are classified as one, two or three, with the highest level indicating a crash or working fire. “We spend a lot of time training for incidents,” Libera said. “You hope it never comes but it certainly will.”

So that the responses become instinctive, the department works closely with airport operations to call out random simulated events, Durkin said. The events include foam training, participating in live burns, or rehearsing for aircraft accidents. A mass casualty drill was conducted in 2012 with the next scheduled for fall 2014. “Joint training sessions with our mutual aid providers help us plan for complex incidents,” said the fire chief.

Whatever the challenge, from a car accident to a major aircraft catastrophe, the Bradley International Airport Fire Department is ready. “Safety — both the public’s and firefighters’ — is the priority,” Duffy said.



The New England Air Museum’s first Open Cockpit Day of 2014 will be Sunday, Jan. 19. (Photo courtesy of NEAM)

Museum sets Open Cockpit Day and a plastic scale-model show

WINDSOR LOCKS — The New England Air Museum will hold its next Open Cockpit Day on Sunday, Jan. 19. Visitors will be permitted to climb into the cockpits of up to 12 vintage aircraft, a full-motion flight simulator and two static flight simulators.

The aircraft to be open include the famous P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, the North American F-100 Super Sabre, a DC-3 airliner, and several helicopters.

As an added feature, the Wings & Wheels Modelers Club will present a plastic scale-model show featuring hundreds of model airplanes, military vehicles, figures, ships, and cars. There will be ongoing demonstrations by modelers who will be working on and building models throughout the day.

There also will be hands-on activities for younger visitors. A food vendor will be serving sandwiches, snacks, and hot and cold drinks. The event will be held inside the museum’s three large, heated display hangars.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for visitors 12 and older, $11 for seniors 65 and older, $6.50 for children 4 to 11. Children under 3 are admitted free.

Open Cockpit Day is also being planned for Feb. 16 and March 16. The museum is planning special activities for the week of Feb. 17, which is a school vacation week in many towns.

Wings & Wheels, a nonprofit organization affiliated with the International Plastic Modelers Society, is open to anyone with an interest in modeling. The club holds an annual contest, ValleyCon, in Chicopee, Mass. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in West Springfield, Mass.

The New England Air Museum is the largest aviation museum in New England and is a private, nonprofit educational institution that was organized in 1959. Three hangars and an outdoor display contain more than 80 aircraft with permanent exhibits that include the oldest surviving aircraft in the U.S. — the 1870 Silas M. Brooks Balloon Basket.

The air museum is owned and operated by the Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association and is governed by a volunteer board of directors, with four full-time employees, 18 part-time employees, and more than 175 volunteers.

The museum is at 36 Perimeter Road (off Route 75) on the north end of the Bradley International Airport airfield. For more information: www.neam.org, (860) 623-3305, or Facebook at New England Air Museum.

Sportech partners with Bobby V for new concept in entertainment

Sportech Venues has announced a partnership with baseball great and philanthropist Bobby Valentine in their new state-of-the-art restaurant and sports bar facility that is to open this month at the Bradley Teletheater in Windsor Locks, next to Bradley International Airport.

Bobby V’s Restaurant and Sports Bar has been created alongside the existing gaming facility, will set new standards for watching sports while dining. At a cost of over $3.5 million, the 300-seat restaurant and sports bar features a 17-by-10-foot LED TV alongside 70 other large screens, a golf simulator, private dining space and meeting room. An outdoor bar and patio will open in the spring. It boasts custom furniture made with many natural and salvaged materials.

The restaurant and sports bar was designed and built by Sportech, the organization that owns and operates OTB venues in Connecticut, and continues the investment made during the three years since Sportech entered Connecticut. Sportech has invested $10 million in upgrading many of the locations. With the hiring of new staff at the restaurant and sports bar, Sportech’s workforce in the state will increase to about 370 employees.

Bobby Valentine, a Stamford native, brings well-rounded experience to the table. Best known for his Major League Baseball career as a manager of several teams and currently athletic director at Sacred Heart University, Bobby is an experienced restaurateur.

“I’ve been talking to Sportech for a while and I like what they have done since buying the Connecticut operation,” Valentine said. “They’ve invested huge sums of money to raise standards and create new concepts, and I’ve enjoyed working with them to design something we are all proud of. There’s nothing like it up here in Southern New England and I’ve not seen a screen as impressive as this outside Vegas. You’re going to have to see it to believe it!”

Ted Taylor, Sportech’s managing director said, “It’s great to be partnering with Bobby, whose experience and personality make him a natural partner. We wanted to create a groundbreaking concept for sports entertainment, and the restaurant looks fantastic.”

Sportech Venues holds the exclusive license to conduct off-track pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing, greyhound racing and jai alai in Connecticut. The company operates 15 off-track and sports bar wagering venues under the brand Winners, in addition to an account wagering service that offers telephone wagering on racing and jai alai.

Introducing WindsorLocksHistory.orgWINDSOR LOCKS — The Windsor Locks Public Library

has introduced a new online resource for local history buffs. WindsorLocksHistory.org, created by the library staff, features links to digitized and online content related to Windsor Locks and Connecticut history.

For example, more than 1,000 local families and individuals were profiled in “Cabbages and Kings with Jack Redmond,” a popular Windsor Locks Journal column for 25 years. Author Jack Redmond donated his entire “Cabbages and Kings” collection to the library in 2002 and it is now available in digitized format.

The website, a work in progress, also offers links to digitized books and to the Windsor Locks History Group’s online collection of pictures, tributes, books, and memories (organized and maintained by Jerry Dougherty). In addition, links to several online Connecticut history resources are featured.

The library welcomes comments and suggestions about the site. Please call the library at 860-627-1495.


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Looking ahead, Dillon sees possibilities of more West Coast connections, likely to San Francisco and San Diego, saying the airport needs more nonstop service west of the Mississippi River.

CAA also plans to enhance Bradley’s eastern route structure by targeting markets like Raleigh, N.C., and Columbus, Ohio.

The major milestone for the CAA remains a year-round international flight to Europe, Dillon said. Bradley hasn’t had one since Delta ceased its Amsterdam nonstop in 2008.

“That would elevate us in a way that we would be viewed as a true international city,” said Oz Griebel, CEO of the MetroHartford Alliance. “That has been on the top of our list for awhile.”

Dillon hopes to start international charter service out of Bradley to Europe in 2014, hopefully paving the way for regular commercial service thereafter.

Despite the L.A. nonstop and the dropping fares, Dillon said the single biggest accomplishment of 2013 was the CAA taking over full control of Bradley and the state’s five general aviation airports.

Even though the state legislature created the CAA board in 2011 and Dillon was named executive director in 2012, the process of transferring control of the airport from the state Department of Transportation wasn’t complete until July 1.

“The fact that the airport is a separate agency is the single-most important thing that happened in 2013,” Griebel said.

Since launching in 2011 and taking over complete control in 2013, the CAA has prioritized making Bradley more market responsive and customer-service oriented.

That plan includes adding more concessions and shops to the two concourses at the airport, Dillon said. As of Jan. 1, Bradley has 21 different concessionaires.

“We want to focus not only on national brands, but we also want to focus on local brands,” Dillon said.

High-end electronics concession InMotion Entertainment has come to the concourse used by Southwest, Delta, and JetBlue. A similarly themed, currently unnamed store will open later at the concourse used by American, United, and U.S. Airways.

In November, Bradley added a frequent parker program with credit-card billing so business and leisure travelers who use the airport regularly will have less hassle in using the parking facilities. In the first month after the launch, the frequent parker program had 800 enrollees, said John Wallace, an airport spokesman.

“We really want to be known for our level of customer service here at the airport,” Dillon said.

In August, Dillon said the CAA will begin demolition of the old Murphy Terminal, which sits adjacent to the current active terminal. The completion date of that project, which includes realigning the roadway, still is undetermined.

“That terminal is right on the front door of this airport, and for many travelers, the front door of Connecticut,” Dillon said.

Griebel said the MetroHartford Alliance and the Greater Hartford business community have been pleased with the progress made by the CAA since its inception, noting the strong leadership of Dillon and CAA Chairwoman Mary Ellen Jones.

“The team that has been assembled at the airport is second-to-none,” Griebel said. “It has put the airport in a solid position for the future, and a lot of people in the private sector are behind it.”

For more of the Hartford Business Journal’s coverage of Bradley, visit www.HartfordBusiness.com.



By Robin Lee MichelFor The Airport News

Melissa and Brian Gatesman, who live in the Albany, N.Y., suburb of Colonie, N.Y., had an unusual route when they took their holiday-time trip to New York City. Instead of heading directly south, they drove 120 miles east. Their first stop was Windsor Locks to take part in the Not-So-Snooty, Beer, Wine and Cheese Tasting Adventure. This year, Bradley Family Day’s event at the New England Air Museum was held Nov. 22.

The fest, sponsored by JetBlue Airways, benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a program founded in 1988 by actor Paul Newman to give seriously ill children ages 7 to 15 the opportunity to experience camp with fun, friendship and spirit of childhood. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp also offers family programming and brings outreach activities to hospitalized children unable to attend camp. The first camp

opened in Ashford, and there are now 15 camps collectively known as SeriousFun Children’s Network in the United States and abroad. Each year, more than 20,000 children and family members use the services — all provided free of charge.

“We first came six years ago because the proceeds go to a good cause,” Brian Gatesman said. Since that time they have seen many more breweries and wineries showcased. “The food is spectacular and the service is unbelievable. We feel spoiled,” he said. The couple had reservations to stay in one of the high-end hotels near Bradley International Airport and then were

heading the next morning to New York City for shopping and sightseeing.

Kathy Maznicki, who is one of the fundraiser’s founding committee members, said the affiliation between the Bradley Family Fun Day organization and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp began 13 years ago when a camp board member suggested involving the Bradley International Airport community in supporting the good cause. At first the family day was exactly that: an open house to give the public the opportunity to see aircraft up close. Even though the family event has been phased out, the name remains, and two fundraisers — the wine and beer fest, and a breakfast — continue.

More than 450 guests mingled in the air museum’s two

main indoor exhibit areas to sample wine, beer and food, while listening to live jazz by the Pratt & Whitney Screamin’ Eagles. They also browsed the displays, tried flight simulators and viewed the collection of authentic and replica aircraft representing aviation history from pioneers to the jet age.

North Granby resident Deborah Zanella said she was quite impressed by and pleased to be at the event for the first time. “I’m really surprised with the variety of the collection,” she

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said as she viewed a display about the role the Polish Air Force played in World War II. “I never knew about this,” she said, referring to the little-known history.

Maria Angelita Gomez, director of annual giving for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, said the air museum was an exciting venue. “This event is in the top 15 percent of our fundraisers. It’s terrific how the committee has taken ownership of our mission. It’s great to have them for advocates,” Gomez said.

The venture would not be possible if not for all the corporate sponsors and fleet of volunteers, Maznicki said. This year’s major raffle prizes included roundtrip tickets (JetBlue), overnight stays (five different hotels) and women’s basketball tickets (Signature Flight Support). Executive Cuisine Catering, of New Milford, which caters food for private jet customers, served an extensive array of hot and cold delicacies.

“JetBlue has been a proud supporter of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp since we launched our service from Bradley Airport in November 2010,” said Ronda Ivy McLeod, manager of regional marketing for JetBlue. “We have a longstanding commitment to supporting the people, places and events that matter most to the communities we serve, and we are proud to support the good work of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.”

Maznicki said she expects future Not-So-Snooty, Beer, Wine and Cheese Tasting Adventures to continue to grow in popularity and attendance. “We don’t advertise. It’s all word of mouth,” she said. “It’s a nice night out. And benefits a wonderful cause.”


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By Hugh McQuaidCTNewsJunkie.com

Connecticut aerospace manufacturers and suppliers packed a conference room Monday, Dec. 9, to network with Airbus, a France-based aircraft giant that spent $5 billion in the state last year and is looking to expand.

More than 80 aerospace companies met with Airbus representatives at a conference at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at the Bradley International Airport. Most in attendance had operations in Connecticut.

David Williams, the procurement vice president for Airbus Americas, said Airbus was spending $10 billion in the U.S. in 2010 and was seeking to double that amount by 2020. That could mean a lot of new business for the aerospace industry in Connecticut.

“Clearly, Connecticut is right at the top of the list,” he said. “It’s a huge opportunity for Airbus and the Connecticut aerospace industry to be a big part of the doubling of our spending. That’s why we’re here today, to find even more supplies and technology to take part in that growth.”

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the company’s growth plan has the potential to greatly benefit Connecticut’s manufacturers. He said he hoped to see Airbus double its business in the state to the tune of $10 billion.

“It’s an enormously successful and important company for the whole world but particularly for Connecticut because we have a growing and vibrant aerospace industry here,” Blumenthal said.

Kevin Flanagan, of Glastonbury-based Flanagan Industries, said the conference with Airbus representatives gave his company an opportunity to grow his business beyond jet engine work.

“We’ve been doing work with the Pratt & Whitneys and GEs of the world. This will allow us to hopefully get on board with the Airbus and the Boeings,” he said.

Despite icy road conditions Monday morning, the Airbus conference was well attended. Anne Evans, Connecticut district director for the U.S. Commerce Department, said the conference was at its room capacity.

“It sold out in days. It was amazing. This is what Connecticut companies need and wanted right now,” she said.

Airbus’ planned expansion also comes as the state’s defense manufacturing industry is bracing for possible cuts to federal defense spending. Blumenthal said he believes that key military programs for Connecticut, like submarine construction and the F-35 fighter jet program, will be preserved.

“But some of the other defense contracting may be reduced,” Blumenthal said. “There’s no question that the commercial market will be more important than ever for many of our aerospace partners.”

Williams said Airbus has eight years of guaranteed orders and Connecticut is well positioned to continue supporting the company. However, he said Connecticut’s potential share of the planned expansion remains to be seen. Currently, only Ohio outpaces the state with regard to the amount of work its businesses do for Airbus.

“But it is a competitive environment. It’s a growth industry, so people all around the world look at the opportunity and I think everybody wants a piece of the pie,” Williams said.

Blumenthal agreed, saying the company had a global presence and can do business where ever it chooses.

“That’s a great advantage for Connecticut because we produce the best,” he said. “If the competition is global, we’ll be neck and neck ... Not every contract, not everywhere, but I think a level playing field is good for Connecticut.”

Asked if he wanted to second Blumenthal’s assertion that Connecticut produces the best products, Williams pointed to the business Airbus already does with companies in the state.

“We spend $5 billion here,” he said. “That’s a stronger statement than any words.”

Reprinted with permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. This story has been modified from its original version. See the original at CTNewsJunkie.com.

Aerospace manufacturers turn out for Airbus

Connecticut manufacturers gather at the Sheraton on Dec. 9 to network with Airbus. (Photo by Hugh McQuaid)

Overcrowded highways and roads are the top transportation concern for Connecticut businesses, according to a survey released Dec. 12.

The 2013 Connecticut Transportation Survey found that business leaders ranked transportation third — behind economic development and education — for desired state government spending priorities.

More than half of survey respondents (55 percent) identified highway improvements and expansion as providing the biggest benefit to the state’s residents and businesses, followed by improving and expanding rail systems (20 percent).

The survey was produced by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, Connecticut Construction Industries Association, and Motor Transport Association of Connecticut. The survey was sponsored by UIL Holdings Corp.

“This survey measures the increasingly negative impact of the state’s outdated transportation infrastructure on the state’s residents, businesses, and economic vitality,” said CBIA economist Pete Gioia, speaking at the 2013 Connecticut Transportation Summit in Stamford.

“While the state has made some important first steps in addressing these challenges, it’s very clear that considerable work remains.”

James P. Torgerson, president and chief executive officer of UIL Holdings, called for improvements to the state’s beleaguered transit system.

“Connecticut’s economy will continue to stagnate unless we invest in improving connectivity both within the state and to the New York City and Boston metropolitan areas,” he said. “More and better transit options will support economic growth and improve quality of life.”

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Allen named general manager for Sheraton Hotel at Bradley

Waterford Hotel Group has announced the promotion of Christopher Allen to general manager of the 237-room full-service Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport, located in Windsor Locks. The hotel is owned by R.K. Bradley Associates, a partnership between affiliates of Konover Hotel Corp., the

hotel’s asset manager, and Waterford Hotel Group, which operates the hotel.

Allen boasts more than 25 years of food, beverage and hospitality experience, and as general manager for the Sheraton Hartford will oversee all operational, sales and administrative aspects of the property. He joins the Sheraton team from his most recent role as director of operations for the 285-room Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, where he oversaw the rooms and food and beverage departments of the hotel. Before joining the Mystic Marriott, Allen served as resident hotel manager for the Boston

Cambridge Marriott in Massachusetts, as well as food and beverage director for several properties, including the Marriott Seaview Resort & Spa in New Jersey and the Statler Hotel & J.W. Marriott Executive Education Center at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in Ithaca, N.Y.

Allen holds a certificate from the Executive Education General Manager’s Program at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant and travel administration from the University of Massachusetts, and an associate degree in occupational sciences-culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island. He resides in Medford, Mass.

The Sheraton Hartford Hotel is located inside the Bradley airport complex, with an elevator from the indoor, underground 300-car parking garage providing direct access to the hotel and Bradley International Airport terminals. The Sheraton has been renovated to include new bedding, bathrooms and amenities. On-site amenities of the 10-story hotel include a concierge floor and lounge, an indoor swimming pool and complete exercise facility, high speed Internet access, 15 meeting rooms, a full-service restaurant, lounge, Starbucks Café, and grand ballroom to accommodate meeting and banquet functions up to 400 people.

Waterford Hotel Group operates 29 properties in eight states, representing more than 3,500 total rooms and nearly 700,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

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Sheraton donates to arts centerOn behalf of the associates of the Sheraton Hartford Hotel at

Bradley Airport, the Waterford Group Charitable Foundation and Konover Hotel Corp. recently donated $1,000 to the Windsor Arts Center. Sam Hinckley, secretary and board member for the arts center, was on hand to accept the donation, made in support of the center’s visual and performing arts programs. The donation included money raised by the Sheraton associates.

The Sheraton team has been a loyal supporter of the Windsor Arts Center for many years, hotel officials said, noting that it is important to support the organizations in the community.

Windsor Art Center presents visual art exhibitions and music performances year-round, showcasing artists from throughout New England and beyond. Artist talks, demos and children’s activities round out seasonal programming. There is no admission charge to visit the gallery. For more information, visit www.windsorartcenter.org.

Homewood’s assistant manager named a Star of the Industry

Michael Johnson, assistant general manager of the Homewood Suites by Hilton inWindsor Locks, has been honored as Outstanding Manager of the Year by the Connecticut Lodging Association in its annual Stars of the Industry event.

Excerpts from the nomination letter from Lisa Crinella, general manager of the local Homewood:

“A little over ten years ago, the Hilton family gained an invaluable team member in Michael Johnson. … Throughout the years, Michael has demonstrated all of the qualities one aspires to possess in the industry in which we work. His dedication, hard work, optimistic nature, and exemplary level of professionalism truly make him a power of example to those around him. He often goes beyond ‘the call of duty’ to see to it that his staff, management, and most importantly, the guests of his hotel, experience the best experience possible.

“Michael’s leadership qualities are truly ones to be admired — his intelligence, dependability, flexibility and loyalty make him a pleasure to work with and his joyous personality is contagious. He is truly interested in all of our lives. Never does a day go by where he is not asking about our children, husbands, wives, sports teams etc. He knows something about everything. He truly defines hospitality and warmth. Michael has been a wonderful co-leader and co-worker, one whom we all look to on a daily basis for the extra motivation required during the heavy waves of check-ins, diplomatically handling the tougher guest issues, and of course handling all of the unforeseen issues associated with managing a successful hotel property.

“This Columbus Day sold out weekend exemplifies Michael’s commitment to guest satisfaction. We were sold out with over 80 hockey rooms of 16-18-year-old hockey players. They needed special meal services. Our sales department coordinated an outside caterer to prepare and serve Saturday and Sunday night’s meals for the teams. However, with a days notice the caterer had an emergency and cancelled on the teams. The team coordinator called the hotel frantic. MJ and his wife decided to do the catering themselves. They shopped, prepared and served both Saturday and Sundays meals. Did I mention the hotel oven broke so they had to prepare the chicken parmesan at their home? …”

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Sayers elected to leadership role with Women In Government

State Rep. Peggy Sayers (D-Windsor Locks, Windsor) has been elected a 2014 state director with Women In Government by her fellow state legislators.

The state directors help ascertain important issues in their states so that Women In Government can tailor programming to these needs.

“Continuing to work with legislators from other states brings the best ideas to Connecticut,” said Sayers, a deputy speaker of the House.

“In my expanded leadership role I look forward to making some best practices the standard here in the state.”

Rep. Sayers is in her seventh term serving the 60th House District in Windsor Locks and Windsor.

Women In Government provides conferences with expert speakers on a

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in energy policy, cervical cancer prevention, the current status of women in state legislatures, childhood obesity, public health, economic security and opportunities, and many others. These meetings also provide attendees with the opportunity to network with colleagues across state borders and share best practices and experiences to advance successful public policies.

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TPG opens Holiday Inn East HartfordThe Procaccianti Group announced that it has completed

the renovation and conversion of the former Sheraton East Hartford Hotel. The property was rebranded the Holiday Inn East Hartford after a six month, multimillion dollar renovation. The hotel will be managed by TPG Hospitality.

“Our guests will see dramatic changes throughout the entire hotel inside and out from our new exterior facade and porte-cochere to the welcoming new lobby. Each of the 215 guest rooms have undergone complete floor-to-ceiling transformations that deliver all the modern amenities travelers demand,” said Johan Liebenberg, general manager of the new hotel.

The public areas have received significant upgrades. The hotel boasts over 8,500 square feet of function space which has also been updated with new audio-visual equipment and scalable technology.

Suffield unveils new town websiteSUFFIELD — The town has rolled out a new website at www.

suffieldtownhall.com, making information that’s available to the public more navigable and user-friendly.

The redesign features a simpler layout, with tabs for various town services, education, and business at the up top. A bit lower, residents can go directly from the front page to view tax information, agendas, meeting minutes, and the latest announcements.

“We hope it becomes a widely utilized website. We want to make sure people know about it and want to use it,” said Town Planner Bill Hawkins, who along with Building Inspector Ted Flanders, spearheaded the implementation of the new website.

The website, developed by Waterbury-based QScend Technologies Inc., cost about $13,000, town officials said. QScend Technologies also developed the last version of Suffield’s website in 2006, Hawkins said.

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Teaching old dogs new tricks at Bradley Air National Guard BaseBy Tech. Sgt. Joshua A. Mead103rd Airlift Wing, Public Affairs

Armed with 220 million more scent receptors than humans, a detection dog can make short work of sniffing out dangerous threats and drugs. They could probably even smell what you had for last night’s dinner which, if true, would be very impressive. Nevertheless, man’s best friend has been by our sides since our earliest days and still continues to prove her worth in our modern times. In order to utilize this highly specialized creature, however, their masters must find the time and place to train them and teach them to put their unique skills to use.

The Connecticut Air National Guard satisfied this training requirement by hosting the Connecticut State Police and allowing them to train state and municipal K-9s and their handlers.

According to Trooper First Class Mike Real, a K-9 unit trainer with the Connecticut State Police, anywhere they train that is new is beneficial. It’s like with humans, if you go train in the same place and with the same routine it gets stale. A new environment is challenging and provides a more realistic training for the dogs.

Most recently, the K-9 unit trainers have been recertifying handlers and their narcotic detection dogs, but there are also plans in the future to bring in bomb detection dogs or even patrol dogs to train.

The uniqueness of this situation may not be apparent right away, but the according to Real, it is not always easy finding a place that allows you to bring a number of working dogs. Especially, police working dogs.

“Utilizing a military installation is fantastic because it’s hard to find places that we can bring 12 dogs to. And, some people are afraid of dogs, it’s just not always easy. So, when Sergeant Smith offered, we jumped on it,” said Real.

Additionally, the nature of a military installation brings new challenges for police canines and their handlers; specifically with foreign smells and small explosives. The canines must be aware and learn to separate various foreign smells such as JP-8 fuel from other accelerants or discharged ammunition powder from actual explosive material.

Since 9/11, there has been an increasing need for state and local emergency services to work together. This relationship is

another way that the National Guard can forge alliances and build teamwork with local authorities.

“Working together with our local first responders enhances our relationships prior to crisis. Recent examples include the use of Connecticut National Guard state activation during floods, snow storms and hurricanes across the state. Another example; the recent Boston marathon bombing exemplifies civilian first Responders, and law enforcement working with the National Guard during domestic terrorism,” said Lt. Col. James Guerrera, 103rd Airlift Wing antiterrorism officer.

Understanding who will provide support during a crisis or emergency, knowing their leadership and responsibilities/limitations, and our role during Military Support to Civilian Authorities improves with exercises and training collaboration.

In line with collaborative efforts, if the base ever needed to utilize the State Police bomb-detection or narcotics dogs, the familiarity gained by training the K-9 dogs and handlers on Bradley can expedite the response and help bring the situation to a speedy resolution, said Real.

A dog handler from the Connecticut State Police searches for narcotics with the assistance of a trained law enforcement working dog during K-9 re-evaluation and training at the Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby. (Photo by Senior Airman Emmanuel Santiago)

TSA PreP expands to the militaryAs the result of the ongoing partnership with the

Department of Defense, the Transportation Security Administration has extended TSA PreP expedited screening benefits to all service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard, will be able to enjoy the benefits of this expedited screening program at more than 100 participating airports, including Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport, when flying on nine major U.S. airlines.

If a service member has entered their DoD identification number correctly in a flight reservation, they will be permitted access to TSA PreP lanes. The expedited screening will allow service members to keep their footwear on as well as light outerwear, laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on in select screening lanes. More than 30 million passengers have experienced TSA PreP since it launched in October 2011.

Further information on TSA PreP for military members can be found at www.tsa.gov and www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

Delta wins Business Travel News Survey Corporate travel managers rated Delta Air Lines No. 1 in

this year’s Business Travel News Annual Airline Survey for the third year in a row. The airline ranked first among all carriers in nine of 10 categories, scoring high in key areas of the survey including: Value of Relationships with Account Managers and Sales Representatives; Quality of Airline Communications; and Networks, Airline Partnerships and Frequencies.


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