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February 25, 2009
Vickie Pleus, APR
Community Information ManagerDaytona Beach International Airport receives prestigious FAA safety award
National leaders in airport safety again have recognized excellence at Daytona Beach International Airport (DBIA).
During the recent Federal Aviation Administration Communications Conference in Atlanta, DBIA was awarded the Air Carrier Airport Safety Award for the southern region. Among DBIA’s accomplishments are establishing a unique graphic notice to airmen system and continuing close work with the FAA to improve operational procedures and signage at certain high-activity locations on the airport. Additionally in 2008, the DBIA established an active and successful foreign object debris program that includes all tenants.
Daytona Beach International Airport is the sixth most active airport in the United States for general aviation aircraft movements. The Volusia County-operated facility has a well-developed system of FAA/tenant safety meetings to discuss issues and refine approaches to improving safety.
In November 2008, DBIA was honored with the Safety Mark of Distinction Award following five years of annual Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 inspections without discrepancies. Only 12 airports in the southern region, which is comprised of 101 commercial service airports, have received the award that was established in 2004.
“Much of the credit for these safety awards goes to the DBIA Operations Department and Operations Supervisor John Murray,” said DBIA Director of Aviation Dennis McGee. “John has continued to focus on improving operational conditions and safety at our airport.”
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