William Petty

The commission reviewed and approved several business items, including lease terms for a new Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control tower, a six-month extension for current IDIQ contractor agreements to ensure project continuity during terminal program procurements, and the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 airport district budget. Additionally, the commission received reports covering aviation industry updates, legislative changes, financial performance, and status updates on various development projects and commercial business activities.

The Strategic Business Plan for the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District outlines priorities and reinforces its commitment to best-in-class service and infrastructure for passengers, partners, employees, and the Upstate South Carolina community. The plan is guided by five key focus areas: building strong financial performance, continuously strengthening safety and security, delivering superior customer service experiences, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, and strengthening the District's role in Upstate leadership. Its purpose is to advance economic prosperity by providing a safe, convenient, and cost-competitive air transportation system, serving as a global transportation hub and economic catalyst.

The Strategic Business Plan 2021-2025 for the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, titled 'Flight Plan to Recovery and Resiliency,' serves as a management playbook to navigate challenges, enhance resiliency, and achieve continuous improvement. The plan is structured around strategic goals focused on providing safe and secure infrastructure, maintaining and attracting air service with superior customer service, increasing and diversifying revenues for financial sustainability, contributing to regional economic growth and opportunity, and leveraging Cerulean Aviation for innovative services and self-sufficiency. The overarching aim is to advance the region's economic prosperity and establish the airport as a global transportation hub and economic catalyst.

The document outlines the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport's 20-year airport master plan, adopted in 2018, to guide its future development. The plan focuses on significant infrastructure investments across four key areas: the North Aviation Complex for air cargo expansion, the General Aviation Complex for corporate and private aviation, the South Aviation Complex for aircraft maintenance and repair, and the Terminal Complex for passenger services and amenities. These strategic initiatives aim to accommodate future growth, meet regional demands, and enhance the airport's capabilities for the next generation.

This Terminal Area Study for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport aims to update terminal requirements, examine new industry implications, and recommend a strategic short and long-range plan for optimization, renovation, and future growth. Key objectives include maintaining excellent service standards, expanding airline service, ensuring TSA compliance, integrating intelligent systems, enhancing concessions, increasing parking capacity, and promoting environmental stewardship. The study emphasizes sustainability through energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, recycling, and comprehensive commissioning of building systems, proposing a partial rebuild and remodel with a sustainable design approach.