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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken the final step toward implementing the Instrument Landing System at the Statesville Airport.

The FAA took this step by publishing the glide path approach for the airport. Officials from the Statesville Airport and Lowe’s Aviation contacted Rep. Foxx earlier this year to seek her help with the project.

The ILS project had apparently stalled at the FAA and was costing the Statesville Airport money and jobs because businesses want to locate near an airport with an ILS system. Rep. Foxx was able to contact the appropriate FAA officials and help usher the project through expeditiously. She also enlisted the assistance of House Aviation Committee Chairman Rep. John Mica, who visited the airport as Rep. Foxx’s guest last June.

“Any time I can help a company, industry or constituent cut through bureaucratic red tape, I am more than happy to do so,” said Rep. Foxx. “Helping the Statesville Airport move their project forward will bring new jobs and add to the tax base. The ILS will help Statesville Airport attract new businesses and increase air traffic. I am pleased to help speed up this process.”

The new ILS will give Statesville Airport a precision approach with all weather capabilities. Statesville Airport officials cite the ILS as a key component to expanding the airport and attracting new businesses. Statesville Airport is already home to Lowe’s Aviation, NASCAR racing teams and many other businesses.

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