Air Cargo Terminal 5 open for business

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1 Air Cargo Terminal 5 open for business Rickenbacker welcomes the return of Total Airport Services As the demand for air cargo space continues to rise at Rickenbacker, we are happy to report the newly constructed Air Cargo Terminal 5 is open, operational and ready to move cargo for any and all airlines, shippers and logistics providers. "Airlines are adding frequencies and more shippers are choosing Rickenbacker for their import and export needs so this new facility is a welcome addition to our air cargo business community," said David Whitaker, VP of Business Development & Communications for Rickenbacker. "The beauty of this facility is that it is open to any business moving cargo through Rickenbacker. And because it is an airside facility, the speed from air to truck to final destination is unparalleled." With the opening of AC5, Rickenbacker welcomes Total Airport Services as the new terminal operator. TAS got its start at Rickenbacker and is now returning as a strong partner. TAS has operations in ATL, BDL, EWR, HSV, LAX, ORD and SFO. For information about utilizing AC5, contact Bryan Schreiber, Manager, Business Development - Cargo at Rickenbacker at (614)

2 International airlines testing service to Rickenbacker Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad recently completed successful cargo test flights to Rickenbacker International Airport as the companies consider scheduled international freighter service to the United States. These services would provide more convenient options for businesses moving freight around the world. Rickenbacker specializes in speed to market as well as customer service and welcomes all airline and all commodities to experience the market. Visit RickenbackerInlandPort.com to learn how to save time and money by using Rickenbacker. Trinity Logistics - welcome to Rickenbacker! Trinity Logistics USA Inc. recently opened a new office facility in what the company calls its "most important zip code address" at Rickenbacker International Airport. The U.S.- based forwarder, with a global footprint throughout Asia, has heavy focus in the apparel and retail sectors. "Rickenbacker is an obvious choice for us as a result of a large concentration of fashionbased clients and gives us the opportunity to extend our service solutions with speed in the Midwest region," said Erin Horn, Director of Operations for Trinity Logistics USA. The Rickenbacker facility offers clients in the region the opportunity to take advantage of specialized industry leading solutions for import and export air transportation. In fact, it was Trinity who utilized their worldwide network of contacts and logistical solutions for the fashion industry in order to bring Etihad charter flights to Rickenbacker. Welcome to Rickenbacker!

3 Celebrating the grand opening of the new Trinity facility at Rickenbacker are (l to r) Gary Pippin (Senior Vice President, Trinity Logistics), David Pereira (President, Trinity Logistics), Dave Delaney (Vice President of International Transportation & Logistics, Mast Global Logistics), Chris Robeson (Senior Vice President of International Transportation & Logistics, Mast Global Logistics), and Erin Horn (Director of Operations, Trinity Logistics). Book your summer getaway through Allegiant New service to Jacksonville The summer vacation season is in full-swing and before we know it, the leaves will begin to fall and the kids will be going back to school. Don't let the entire summer slip away without enjoying some fun in the sun! The Rickenbacker Charter Terminal is an easy and convenient option for leisure travelers to enjoy direct flights from Central Ohio. Focusing on low-cost leisure travel, Allegiant provides customers with low base fares averaging nearly half of the cost of the average domestic round-trip fare. Allegiant service at the Rickenbacker Charter Terminal:

4 Fall will be here before you know it. Book your trip online today! Community Partners seeking sponsors to donate backpacks and school supplies to local children There are many families in our community who struggle financially. Some of them cannot afford to purchase all the necessary supplies children need to be successful students. But you can help. In an effort to ease the financial burden on local parents, the Community Partners of Southern Franklin County are asking for donations in an effort to purchase backpacks and school supplies for local children in kindergarten through third grade. They will be distributed Aug. 15 and 17. If you or your organization is interested in contributing to this cause, contact Deb Dunn or call (614) Mark your calendar CIBA Golf Outing - Sept. 1 Mark your calendar for the annual CIBA golf outing at the Golf Club of Dublin on Thursday, Sept. 1. Details are still developing, but feel free to contact Pete Fink at (513) for more information.

5 The Rickenbacker Area Report is a newsletter written and distributed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority to serve as a communication tool for businesses and military surrounding Rickenbacker I nternational Airport, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Lockbourne, Obetz and northern Pickaway County.