1:45pm update: Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson issued the following statement a few minutes ago regarding the proposal by Propeller to build a passenger terminal at Paine Field…
“The June 16 letter from Propeller Airports to Snohomish County expressing interest in bringing limited commercial service to Paine Field represents a positive step for greater economic development and consumer choice. The regional flight service being contemplated would be less than one percent of Paine Field’s total air traffic, but give our residents access to cities across the Western states. In addition, service to Paine Field would leverage the key investments in the aviation industry that support so much of our local economy.
Propeller is planning to use private financing to create an accountable and effective public-private partnership. After years of debate, it’s time to take advantage of this opportunity and move forward with a plan that helps our economy, builds on our aviation foundation, and provides easier access to air travel.”
Click on the logo to visit the Propeller Airports website.
This is a copy of a letter released by Snohomish County requesting negotiations begin within 30 days. Propeller Airports_Paine Field Commercial Air Service June 16 2014
Commercial service at Paine Field has been debated for decades. The cities of Mukilteo and Edmonds are in complete opposition while the city of Everett supports commercial flights. Currently an appeals court is considering the validity of a FAA study that says commercial service would not have a negative environmental impact on the area.
Ultimately the Snohomish County Council will have to decide if it wants to enter into negotiations to allow the proposal to move forward. It’s likely not going to be a fast process. We’ve reached out to Propeller for comment on their plans and will let you know what they have to say.
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June 17, 2014
Everett, Everett Economy