<br /> Association of Lane County Oregon and Lane Metro Partnership contributed financial <br /> and in-kind resources toward this success. <br /> "Securing new air service opportunities is always a competitive process," said Dave <br /> Hauser, president of the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce. "I'm pleased that our <br /> Chamber could be a part of a unique collaboration of economic development <br /> organizations that helped bring full-sized jets back to the Eugene Airport." <br /> United Airlines was the first airline to provide commercial service at the Eugene Airport <br /> in 1943, building on that service to five daily Boeing 737 flights to San Francisco in <br /> 2002. In January 2003, United Express service was brought in, utilizing 50-seat and <br /> 66-seat regional jets operated by SkyWest Airlines. <br /> The mission of the Eugene Airport is to support quality airport facilities and services that meet regional needs. The Eugene <br /> Airport is the second busiest airport in the State of Oregon supporting commercial service and general aviation activity. <br /> Eugene Airport • City of Eugene • www.eu4eneairaort.com <br /> 28855 Lockheed Drive, Eugene, Oregon 97402-9500, (541) 682-5430, (541) 682-6838 FAX <br /> 2 <br /> <br />