PRESS RELEASE: Aviation Leaders from Across North America Come Together in Tallahassee

Dedicated to supporting the development of the North American domestic aviation market, the event has become fundamental for the small and medium-sized airport air service development community within North America. TakeOff North America 2025 will unite airports, airlines and suppliers from across the regions in Tallahassee, Florida, from November 4-6, 2025.

The 8^th year of the event, and the largest to date, will welcome aviation leaders and network decision makers from 15 airlines, taking meetings that will go on to shape the future of the US domestic air services.

Airlines attending the event include:

• Allegiant
• American Airlines
• Avelo
• Breeze
• Contour Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier Airlines
• JetBlue
• JSX
• Landline
• Skywest
• Southern Airways Express
• Southwest
• Sun Country

The TakeOff North Americas 2025 conference will see speakers from airlines, airports, suppliers and destinations share their opinions and expertise that will help influence delegates future business decisions. Sponsored by Advance Aviation.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Matthew Cornelius, Executive Vice President, Airports Council International – North America
• David J. Pollard, C.M., Director of Aviation, Tallahassee International Airport
• Mike Corcoran, Director Network Planning, Avelo Airlines
• Kristen Schilling-Gonzales, VP, Planning & Revenue, Allegiant
• John Parker, Director Capacity Planning, Southwest Airlines
• Brian Grefe, Airport Director, Central Wisconsin Airport
• John Heimlich, VP & Chief Economist, Airlines for America (A4A)
• Jonathon Freye, Executive Director, Association of Value Airlines
• Faye Malarkey Black, President and CEO, Regional Airline Association
• Christina Cole, Senior Digital Aviation Strategist, Advance Aviation
• Erin Porter, Manager, Marketing and Public Relations, Gainesville Regional Airport
• Jesse Fosnaugh, Airport Director, Gulf Shores International Airport

David J. Pollard, C.M, Director of Aviation at Tallahassee International Airport said: “It is an honor for the Tallahassee International Airport to host the eighth and largest edition of TakeOff North America 2025 here in Tallahassee, Florida. This premier event provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate and connect with more than 300 aviation industry leaders while showcasing our great city as the gateway to the Northwest and North Central Florida Regions. TakeOff serves as a vital forum for shaping the future of air service—both locally and across the nation!”

Steven Small, director of Routes, said: “TakeOff North America plays a vital role in shaping the future of regional air service for the U.S. domestic aviation market. We’re confident that Tallahassee will provide an outstanding setting for over 300 of our air service development community, and we look forward to what promises to be a dynamic and impactful event”.