Pierre Once Again to Recommend Aerodynamics for Air Service
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Pierre's City Commission has decided to once again recommend Aerodynamics Inc. to provide federally subsidized air service to South Dakota's capital city.
Pierre officials have been unsatisfied with the current service provided by Great Lakes Airlines and have been looking for a new carrier since 2014. At one point commissioners chose Aerodynamics but they later soured on the carrier due to concerns over finances and management.
Officials say those concerns have eased under ADI's new leadership. They'll recommend the carrier to the federal Transportation Department on Wednesday.
ADI's bid for the Pierre service under the Essential Air Service subsidy program depends on Watertown also choosing that carrier. Watertown's City Council will decide on its recommendation Wednesday. Mayor Steve Thorson tells the Capital Journal he expects ADI to be the choice.
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