New IAA hire will help attract new flights to IND for the community
INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-5-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is pleased to announce that it has selected Mark Busalacchi as its’ new director of business development. Mark has more than twenty years of aviation industry experience on both the airline and airport side, including stints at JetBlue Airways, Midwest Express Airlines and most recently at Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers. As director of business development, Busalacchi will be responsible for air service development and will work strategically with the community to build a strong business case to attract more key flight destinations to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
“Air Service development is a critical focus today and in the future for the Indianapolis International Airport,” said Mario Rodriguez, IAA’s executive director. “We operate to serve the community so our goal is to give customers more places where they can travel out of IND. Mark’s industry expertise will help identify and solidify new destinations to better serve business and leisure travelers.”
“Mark’s understanding of this industry, coupled with his operational, customer service, and development background made him the perfect choice to lead this new role at the IAA,” said Marsha Stone, IAA’s Sr. Director of Commercial Enterprise. “Airport executives who have worked with Mark applaud his effectiveness, industry knowledge and ability to negotiate. Mark has an outstanding reputation in the industry and I am thrilled that he has chosen to join the exceptional team here.”
IND, a four-time winner of “Best Airport in North America,” has announced several new non-stop destinations in the last year. The IAA expects to see even more growth under Busalacchi. “IND is a great airport with very forward-thinking leadership,” said Busalacchi. “I’m really humbled to be a part of this team and look forward to living in this diverse and thriving community.”
About the Indianapolis Airport Authority
The Indianapolis Airport Authority owns and operates Indiana’s largest airport system. In addition to the Indianapolis International Airport, its facilities include the Downtown Heliport, Eagle Creek Airpark, Hendricks County Airport, Indianapolis Regional Airport and Metropolitan Airport. IND has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing it as a leader within its class, including best airport in North America in 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 in Airports Council International’s annual Airport Service Quality awards. IND is the first airport in the U.S. to win LEED® certification for an entire terminal campus. LEED is a green-building award for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. IND has won PAGE 1 additional recognition for excellent customer service, concessions programs, and art and architecture.
IND generates an annual economic impact in Central Indiana of more than $4.5 billion without relying on state or local taxes to fund its operations. About 10,000 people work at the airport each day. IND serves more than 7 million business and leisure travelers each year and averages 140 daily flights to 39 nonstop destinations. Home of the world’s secondlargest FedEx Express operation and the nation’s eighth-largest cargo facility, IND is committed to becoming the airport system of choice for both passenger and cargo service. For more information, visit IND’s Facebook page at Indianapolis International Airport and Twitter page at @INDairport.
Angela Cain, Director of Public Affairs
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