Sanford, Fla., July 12 – Orlando Sanford
International, Inc., (OSI) announced today that JMC Airlines has signed a
seven-year agreement for terminal use and ground handling by OSI at Orlando
Sanford International Airport (SFB).
JMC is the third British airline in the past 12 months to sign a
long-term agreement with OSI. Air 2000
and Airtours International Airways, both signed similar agreements in October
of last year. Larry Dale, Mayor of
Sanford, stated, “This agreement is very significant because it provides the
airport with a very strong business base and positions us for future
development.”
The new JMC
identity, born out of the integration of Caledonian Airways and Flying Colours
Airlines, was unveiled in September of last year and the Airline officially
began service March 2000. Larry
Gouldthorpe, President of OSI, commented, “We are delighted to solidify our
relationship with JMC Airlines, and welcome back the former Caledonian Airways
operation to the Orlando Sanford International Airport. We look forward to supporting JMC’s growth
and continuing to develop our facility to meet their changing needs.”
Orlando Sanford International Airport is one of the
busiest International airports in the nation and is an alternative “Gateway to
the Sun” for Central Florida’s large visitor market. It features unique time saving features as well as some of the
lowest operating costs in the industry.