We're here in Austin for Network USA and today we heard a kickoff speech from the city's mayor and former Delta pilot Lee Leffingwell, who offered a hint to city's aspirations of obtaining international service.
Highlighting the 12,248ft main runway at Austin-Bergstrom Internatioanl airport Leffingwell says it's ideal for intertional flights from carrier's using some of the largest aircraft in service today. "I just want to say that's a hint for you all," he says.
Austin's business climate has remained robust during the economic downturn, with Samsung planning a $3.6 billion expansion in the city creating 500 jobs. The city's unemployment rate is also two points below the rest of the US, says Leffingwell.
Wishing the Network delegates well, Leffingwell states "I hope you have a great time and spend a lot of money."
Leffingwell ended his career at Delta as an international Boeing 767 and MD-11 captain. But, he assures "I'm totally impartial now".
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