September 29, 2006
The Houston Airport System will hold an inaugural ceremony for China Airlines’ start of cargo service to Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Saturday, September 30, 2006 beginning at 8:15 a.m. All interested news media are encouraged to attend.
WHO: Houston Airport System and China Airlines
WHAT: - Inaugural Flight
- Water cannon arch over arrival of China Airlines Taipei-Houston Boeing 747-400F freighter
- Brief remarks
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2006, 8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Bush Intercontinental Airport – Cargo Facility. Please park at the Integrated Aircraft Services warehouse,
19175 Lee Rd. Humble, Texas 77338. You will be escorted through the building to the tarmac.
WHY: This is the first scheduled Asian air cargo flight to Houston. China Airlines sees opportunity in Houston’s
petrochemical, medical, aerospace and information technology industries. This new service makes China Airlines
the only Asian air carrier currently offering scheduled passenger and cargo service to Houston
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The Houston Airport System served 48 million passengers in 2005. It is the 4th-largest multi-airport system in the U.S. and the 6th-largest in the world. Bush Intercontinental is the nation’s 9th-busiest airport. According to J.D. Powers & Associates, William P. Hobby Airport is first in customer satisfaction among smaller airports in the United States. HAS annually contributes over $24 billion in positive economic impact to the Greater Houston region. For more information visit www.fly2houston.com.
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