McKinney National Airport Signs Avelo Airlines as First Carrier for New TKI Passenger Terminal
McKINNEY, Texas — A major milestone in North Texas aviation took shape this week as McKinney National Airport (TKI) secured its first commercial airline partner, signing an Airline Use and Lease Agreement with Houston-based Avelo Airlines. The deal positions Avelo as the “launch airline” for the airport’s long-planned commercial passenger terminal now under construction on the east side of the airfield. Community Impact+1 While flight schedules and nonstop destinations have not yet been announced, local officials say the agreement marks a clear step toward commercial service beginning around the time the new terminal opens—an opening that city communications and project