June 2022 Updates from Kissimmee Gateway Airport - Central Florida's Airport of Choice

Kissimmee Economic Development Director Elected Treasurer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Congratulations are in order for the City of Kissimmee's Economic Development Director Belinda Kirkegard. Belinda was recently elected treasurer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. Kirkegard has been the Economic Development Director for the City of Kissimmee since 2009 and was named the Orlando Business Journal’s Women Who mean Business Executive of the Year in 2019. She has lived and been an active member of the Central Florida community for more than 30 years. Belinda and her husband, Eric, are the proud parents of Victoria and Christian. Kirkegard earned her bachelor’s degree in public administration and political science from the University of Central Florida and her master of public administration from Troy State University. Congrats Belinda!

TENANT SPOTLIGHT

Buiqui Flight School Open for Business at

Kissimmee Airport

We're thrilled to welcome Buiqui Flight School to Kissimmee Airport! Buiqui is a leader in pilot training. Learn to fly with their qualified instructors who ensure that students achieve their objectives through Buiqui's personalized methodology. Students train in a motion flight simulator to experience and understand what it means to fly professionally. Buiqui offers a variety of programs including a professional pilot program, and an international program designed for students from abroad. Buiqui also offers job placement assistance and financing options. Kickstart your career in aviation with Buiqui today. Click below to learn more!

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In This Issue

Experience Kissimmee Spotlight

Our partners at Experience Kissimmee want you to know about the best places to stay, dine and play!

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Mach 1 Constructing New Hangar

Mach 1 Aviation is constructing a new hangar here at Kissimmee Gateway Airport and the company is now offering space for lease!

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We Want to Hear from You!

We want to know what you're doing and how we can help! Please

e-mail us your news, promotions, and events.

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INTERN SPOTLIGHT

Bay McIntosh

Our former interns are doing big things and we couldn't be prouder! We were so excited to catch up with former intern Bay McIntosh who visited the airport last week on a short break from his Air Force pilot training!

He is a local Kissimmee resident and high school graduate from Osceola High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Bay continued his aviation endeavors at the completion of his internship at the Kissimmee Airport as a Line Technician for Signature Flight Services.

Almost a year later, an Operations Coordinator position became available and he returned to where his aviation career began and has been a full-time employee for the Kissimmee Airport as of July 2019. Bay is a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force National Guard, conducting pilot training for the A-10 Thunderbolt II program. Thank you, Bay, for coming by to say hello. We’re very proud of you!

Happy Fourth of July!

From all of us at Kissimmee Airport, we wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend!

Kissimmee Airport Gears Up to Launch New Marketing Campaign on July 6

We're gearing up to launch a new marketing campaign designed to promote the airport and the City of Kissimmee as a travel destination.

The campaign incorporates the IATA three-letter airport code “ISM” and highlights words that embody our values like professionalism, enthusiasm, and others.

The campaign launches on National Air Traffic Controller Day, July 6, 2022, in honor of our hardworking Air Traffic Control team. Stay tuned for more details on the official launch!

Relocate Your Business and Fly Kissimmee!

With over 180 acres of land available for development, a new aerospace park and innovative incentive packages, Kissimmee Gateway Airport is the ideal location for your business. To learn more, contact the City of Kissimmee Economic Development Office at 407.518.2307.

This newsletter is a publication of Kissimmee Gateway Airport. For more information about this publication, please contact us at newsletter@flykissimmee.com or call (407) 847-4600.