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Chairman Ken Maness

The Tri-Cities Airport Authority became operational this morning with the election of officers, adoption of bylaws, and other related actions to transition the former unincorporated joint venture to a non-profit, public benefit corporation.  Ken Maness was elected as the first chair.

Today was also a day of celebration as it marks the 75th anniversary of TRI - the Tri-Cities Regional Airport.  A ceremony recognizing this milestone was held and was highlighted with guest speakers Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey and Commissioner of Transportation John Schrorer.

And in case you wanted to know, an American Airlines DC-2 was the first commercial airline to land at TRI back in 1937 - with its 14 passenger capacity and maximum speed of 210 miles per hour at 6,800 feet.  Now those were the good old days.