CIRA
Earns Perfect FAA Inspection
(Bloomington,
IL, December 20, 2010)…The Bloomington Normal Airport Authority is pleased to
report that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently completed its
annual certification and safety inspection for the Central Illinois Regional
Airport and CIRA achieved a perfect score. There were no discrepancies
reported and no recommendations from the FAA, an unusual occurrence and the
first in CIRA’s history.
In
order to host airline activities the FAA issues Airport Operating Certificates
which require airports to maintain specific safety standards. To ensure that
these standards are met satisfactorily the FAA conducts annual compliance
inspections at all certificated airports.
The
inspection includes a physical check of the airfield facilities and a detailed
review of records, documentation, and procedures. Some of the specific
areas of the inspection include airport emergency response capability, airfield
maintenance and inspection programs, wildlife management practices, snow/ice
control procedures, aircraft fueling procedures and personnel training programs.
This
year CIRA’s inspection was conducted in December with winter weather
conditions in effect, making the flawless report even more extraordinary.
“This
is a great testament to the professionalism of all our staff members and
underscores the Airport Authority’s commitment to safety. These
inspections are very detailed and a finding of no discrepancies is rare.
It takes a lot of hard work and diligence by all our employees to have this
highly successful outcome.” said Paul Harmon, Chairman of the
Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority. “The safe operation of our facility is
paramount and crucial to every aspect of the airport’s activities.”