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2010 Wings and Wheels – Jacksonville, Florida

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The 2010 Wings and Wheels event will take on Saturday, September 25, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm in Jacksonville, Florida. This event is a combination airport open house and car & truck show. The event features “wheels” such as hot rods,modern stock and antiques. The “wings” section include airplanes from antiques to warbirds to homebuilts.

In addition, there are displays of some of aviations most famous airplanes such as the P-51 mustang, Stearman bi-plane, and a fully restored 1933 Lockheed Electra. There will also be many new airplanes as well as helicopters you can watch.

Other activities include a Kids Fun Zone provided by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, live entertainment, food, prizes, and vendors.

The organizers are expecting a turnout of 8 – 12000 people. This event is a fundraiser for EAA Chapter 193, a Not-for-Profit organization dedicated to preserving general aviation.

Admission is free.
Saturday September 25, 2010 from 10:00AM TO 4:00PM rain or shine…

2010 Wings N Wheels event to be held on Craig Airport, Jacksonville, Florida. Located at the corner of Atlantic Blvd and St. Johns Bluff Rd


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World Class Service at Jacksonville Airport

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We always loved flying from Jacksonville, it’s quick and easy to get in and out at the airport.
So we were not surprised when we read this press release about the customer service at Jacksonville Airport, Florida.

Jacksonville International Airport’s Customer Service
Recognized as Among the Best in the Industry

Two New Surveys Show JAX Providing World-class Service

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) has earned top rankings for providing some of the aviation industry’s best customer service and overall passenger satisfaction in 2009, according to two recently released surveys.

In a J.D. Power & Associates study that measures overall airport satisfaction, JAX ranked No. 4 among all U.S. airports with fewer than 10 million annual passengers. Six factors – assessed through 27 specific attributes – are examined as part of the survey to determine overall customer satisfaction. They include: airport accessibility, baggage claim, check-in/baggage check process, terminal facilities, security check, and food and retail services.
In addition, JAX was ranked the 4th best airport in North America in a survey of participating airports by Airports Council International (ACI). The ACI Airport Services Quality (ASQ) passenger survey, a leading industry benchmarking tool, is used by many airports as one of the key performance indicators of an airport’s service.

In the same ACI survey, JAX ranked No. 5 in the world among airports with five to 15 million annual passengers.

“Congratulations to the entire JAX team, including Jacksonville Aviation Authority staff, the Transportation Security Administration, airlines and airport vendors,” said JAA Chair Deborah Pass-Durham. “2009 continued to be a tough year for airports, and for JAX to maintain such high levels of customer service is truly a source of pride for this region.”