Press Releases



12/21/10  Improve Your Holiday Travel Experience With Travel Tips From Fresno Yosemite
Airports around the country, including Fresno Yosemite International are anticipating an increase in the number of travelers choosing to fly this holiday season. From December 16 through January 5, the Air Transport Association of America is estimating a three percent increase in passenger volume over the same period a year ago. In preparation for the peak holiday travel period, officials at FYI are encouraging local travelers toremember a few simple tips to help make their flying experience a pleasant one. • Arriving two hours prior to their flight departure provides travelers with plenty of time for airline check- in and the security screening process >more 
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11/24/10  Fresno Yosemite International Airport Welcomes Passengers Home for the Holidays
The spirit of the Christmas season will be celebrated at Fresno Yosemite International Airport with the transformation of the central terminal lobby into a forest of beautiful, breath-taking, designer Christmas trees for all to enjoy. Beginning Sunday, Nov. 28, faux Christmas trees will be erected for local designers to create their artistic rendition of a specific travel destination from around the world. >more 
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11/05/10  Fresno Yosemite International Airport To Carry On A Holiday Tradition
A long-standing Christmas tradition of breath-taking, lighted, uniquely decorated Christmas trees will be on display at Fresno Yosemite International Airport during the entire month of December.Twelve Christmas trees will adorn the Airport terminal lobby; each decorated to highlight a specific travel destination, including a tree that pays tribute to our military. The trees represent the diversity of world travel and are sponsored by local businesses, individuals, and agencies that have a connection with a particular destination. >more 
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10/22/10  Share Your Travel Photos With Fresno Yosemite International Airport 
The City of Fresno Airports Department would like to share pictures of your travels with the community in their new digital photo display titled “Places and people… People and places.” Share the adventure and excitement of world travel by submitting your digital photos on-line at www.flyfresno.com >more 
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10/07/10  Boeing 747-8 Freighter Aircraft Flight Tests Continue
The Boeing Company will continue conducting one of several component flight tests for the new Boeing 747-8 Freighter at Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Friday, Oct. 8, at approximately 8:00 a.m. >more 
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10/07/10  Fresno-Yosemite Aviation Director Elected To ACI-NA Board
The City of Fresno and the Fresno Yosemite International Airport are pleased to announce the election of Aviation Director Russell C. Widmar to the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) Board of Directors. The elections were held on September 29, 2010 during the Annual General Membership Business Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. >more 
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09/23/10  Boeing 747-8 Freighter Aircraft Flight Tests Begin
The Boeing Company will begin conducting one of several component flight tests for the new Boeing 747-8 Freighter at Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday, Sept. 27, beginning at approximately 11 a.m.The testing will consist of the Boeing 747-8 Freighter followed by a Boeing 747-400 reference airplane making repeated landing approaches >more 
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08/30/10  Fresno-Yosemite Airport Chosen for Flight Tests
Fresno Yosemite International Airport is excited to announce that The Boeing Company has selected the Airport to conduct one of several component flight tests for the new Boeing 747-8 Freighter. Clear airspace and favorable weather conditions contributed to the selection of Fresno Yosemite.The flight testing schedule is anticipated to begin in early October, and will continue over the next several months. >more 
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08/10/10  Mexicana Airlines Suspends OperationsAt Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Who:    Fresno Yosemite International Airport Director    Russell C. Widmar will address media concerns surrounding the latest announcement by Mexicana Airlines to suspend service in Fresno. What:    Clarification of a suspended service announcement versus cancelled service announcement, plus the economic impact this action will have on the airport.Where:   Fresno Yosemite International Airport Administration Offices4995 E >more 
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06/02/10  Fresno Yosemite International Awarded Federal Aviation Administration Western-Pacific Region Outstanding Airport For 2009
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) has been awarded the Outstanding Western-Pacific Airport by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the significant contributions that have improved or enhanced safety within the Western-Pacific Region during the 2009 fiscal year.The award is being presented to a representative of Fresno Yosemite International today during the 6th Annual FAA Airports Division Conference in Los Angeles, California. Below are the FAA criteria for the award recipient:• Outstanding performance in the administration of grants and/or performance/completion of projects under the Airports Improvement Program. >more 
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