Knowledge takes flight
Civil engineering students from Auburn University were given a look at the practical application of transportation engineering on a recent visit to the Lanett Municipal Airport in Lanett, Ala., where construction is underway to expand and reorient the runway. The excursion was coordinated by members of the GMC Transportation Engineering Department, Auburn Department of Civil […]
GMC selected as consultant for two Georgia airports
The Macon-Bibb County Commission recently selected GMC, in collaboration with MaesAwyr, LLC, as the airport planning and engineering consultant for two airports in Macon, Georgia. The airport system includes Middle Georgia Regional Airport and Macon Downtown Airport. Both airports serve a diverse aviation market comprised of commercial, corporate, charter, recreational and military activities. In addition […]
Airport crisis communication in the age of social media
By Matt Thomason, CM, Airport Planner Airports have long recognized the need for emergency response planning and advanced coordination with emergency services, in addition to being aware of federal notification requirements in the event of an accident. However, in today’s technology-driven world, many airports are not prepared for the widespread media and social media attention […]
GMC Airport Planning and Engineering celebrates 10 years
After decades of working on a wide array of projects ranging from water and sewer to architectural, GMC found several of its clients seeking the same guidance and collaboration they had come to expect from the firm for their municipal airports. In 2006, GMC brought retired Col. Al Allenback on board to help fill this […]