In 2020, Laredo, Texas, once again led the U.S. in exports, according to the latest Census Bureau data analyzed by WorldCity. Port Laredo finished on top of the rankings for exports for the second straight year, totaling $80 billion in outbound shipments during 2020. Laredo’s top 10 exports were motor vehicle parts ($8.9 billion), engines .
Rep. Cuellar announces $1.4M in federal funds to Laredo International Airport
Courtesy of Rep. Henry Cuellar s Office
Feb. 15, 2021
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Passengers line up for their tickets for the inaugural flight for AeroMar at Laredo International Airport on Oct. 5, 2020.Cuate Santos / Laredo Morning Times
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced Saturday $1,430,318 in federal funds to the Laredo International Airport. This funding, awarded through the Federal Aviation Commission’s (FAA) Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP), will be used to provide economic relief for the airport to prevent, prepare and respond to the pandemic.
“Airports across the country have seen an extreme drop in travel, and consequently, revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic,” Cuellar said. “This funding will be essential in ensuring that our airports can respond and recover from economic hardships. As a senior Appropriator, I am committed to fighting for our transportation a
Laredo International Airport Director recognized as 2020 Airport Business Magazine s Top 40 Under 40 Recipient
Courtesy of the City of Laredo
Dec. 11, 2020
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Laredo International Airport Director, Jeffrey J. Miller, was recognized on Nov. 24 as a recipient for the Airport Business Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 award.
It recognizes top leaders in the aviation industry who are under the age of 40.
Miller has been in the aviation industry for 17 years. Prior to his current role as Director of Laredo International Airport, he started his career at the Manistee County Blacker Airport located in Michigan.
During his time there, he learned the basics of the industry such as operations between airlines, pilots, etc. Afterwards, he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to pursue a degree in aviation management and began working for various airports.