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Javier Centeno assumed new role as of April 1, 2017   (Bloomington IL – April 7, 2017)   The Central Illinois Regional Airport is pleased to announce Mr. Javier Centeno has been promoted to Deputy Director of Operations and Facilities, effective April 1, 2017.  Mr. Centeno has been with the airport for four years as an … New Deputy Director of Operations and Facilities at CIRA

American to begin Two-Class Service to DFW in March American Airlines will begin serving Central Illinois Regional Airport with larger Canadair Regional Jets that offer first class service to and from Dallas-Ft. Worth beginning March 6, 2017.  The 76 seat CRJ900 aircraft features 9 first class seats with 67 in the main cabin. “We value … Larger Jets to Dallas-Ft. Worth coming to CIRA

CIRA Achieves its 6th Perfect Score from the FAA The Central Illinois Regional Airport has earned another perfect inspection from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on its annual certification and safety inspection.   This is the sixth perfect inspection in the Airport’s history,  beginning in 2010.  The inspection was completed this week by an FAA airport … Perfect 2016 FAA Inspection for CIRA

Congressman LaHood’s Advocacy for Central Illinois Regional Airport Assists with Award For the second time in less than a month, the Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) was notified by Congressman Darin LaHood of a Grant Award for a capital project at the airport.  CIRA will be receiving a $1,195,649.00 grant from the Federal … CIRA Receives Grant Award for Runway Project

Congressman LaHood Assists CIRA with Acquisition of Funds for Snow Equipment The Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is pleased to announce that, through the support of Congressman Darin LaHood, it will be receiving a $891,915.00 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.  This grant will be used for the purchase of two high speed … Central Illinois Regional Airport Recipient of Federal Grant

After thirty-two years of service to the Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA), Donald G. Schneider, Deputy Director of Security and Special Projects, will retire as of May 31, 2016.  Mr. Schneider began his career at the former Bloomington-Normal Airport in February 1984.  His many and varied responsibilities through the years have included the supervision of … Donald G. Schneider, Deputy Director of Security and Special Projects at CIRA, to Retire