Disney4me Posted Friday at 06:33 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 06:33 PM Some NEW additions are coming to Orlando International Airport (MCO). ©Orlando International Airport According to the Orlando Business Journal, Signature Aviation has entered into an agreement with MCO to build several new additions to the airport, including an 8,000-square-foot terminal along with two 30,000-square-foot group storage hangars, each of which will include 2,500 square feet of attached office space. According to the outlet, Winter Park-based design firm Schenkel Shultz will be designing the terminal, which will feature a “VIP lounge, spaces for flight rooms, a main lobby and private conference rooms.” It was confirmed that during the construction period, 2,000 square feet within the adjacent Southwest Airlines Training Building will be used as a temporary terminal. ©Southwest Airlines The new project, which is in addition to further additions and renovations coming to MCO, comes at a time when the general aviation industry is growing. Since 2020, the industry has grown by over 150,000 jobs and $92 billion in annual economic impact. Darren Pleasance, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association president and CEO, said of the growth,“This report shows the growing impact of general aviation in every part of the U.S.. Since the last report in 2020, the number of people learning to fly has nearly doubled, proving once again that general aviation provides more value than ever to communities across the country.” Orlando International Airport A construction timeline for the project has not been revealed by either MCO or Signature Aviation as of press time. Stay tuned to DFB for more on the change coming to Orlando International Airport. 5 Most Important Rules for Orlando Airport Transportation to Disney World DON'T DO IT ALONE! Our favorite people over at Small World Vacations are ready to help you save time, headaches, and best of all, money, when you book your Disney trip or cruise. Their agents compare current offers to find the best deal for you -- they've literally saved their guests millions of dollars since 1996. Plus, their services are 100% FREE FOR YOU! (They're DFB's recommended travel agency, and you can see why here!) So book that trip now, then sit back and enjoy planning your Disney World Trip with a DFB-approved expert! Click here for a no obligation price quote today, and let them know DFB sent you GET MORE INFO What’s your go-to airline to fly into when heading to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below.The post A NEW Terminal Is Coming to Orlando International Airport first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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