Stewart Airport gets a new name: New York Hudson Valley International

New Windsor —Stewart Airport was named after the family who donated the land to the Town of Newburgh. But the name is being changed to New York Hudson Valley International Airport so that travelers throughout the world can tell where it is. “The majority of airport names across the country all have a geographic designation,” said Charles G. Seliga, president and chief executive officer. “The better our name communicates location, the more people will recognize that this airport is near their destination.” For international travelers, New York is an important location and for many domestic travelers, the Hudson Valley is a key location, he said. The name change will become effective in May 2006 . “The Stewart family donated the land to the Town of Newburgh and it was a tremendous gift to the country and to this community,” Seliga said. “In recognition of this historic event we plan to dedicate our passenger terminal and rename it Archie Stewart Terminal.” An historic display inside the terminal will tell the airport’s history, he said. We are working towards the day when international travel will play a larger role at the Airport and as our business and tourism trade grows, more and more travelers will come into the region. New York Hudson Valley International Airport establishes the right designation.” “The Hudson Valley is a brand name known throughout the nation and it also has global recognition,” said Michael J. DiTullo, president and CEO of the Mid-Hudson Pattern for Progress. “This will instantly market the airport’s name with the positive and prosperous image of the region. Stewart International Airport is the nation’s first privatized commercial airport and operates under a 99-year lease agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation. National Express Corporation operates Stewart International Airport and is the U.S. subsidiary of the National Express Group, PLC, in the United Kingdom. National Express Group has worldwide revenue of $4.6 billion and is quoted on the London Stock Exchange.