India, Sept. 25 -- The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it has issued a Commercial Operating Certificate to McKinney National Airport, which allows it to accommodate commercial passenger airline service.

This marks the first time a Texas airport has received an Airport Operating Certificate since 2005.

"The community around McKinney is growing rapidly, and accommodating commercial flights will provide the community with greater access to air travel options," said FAA Associate Administrator for?Airports Dan Edwards. "We're building a stronger National Airspace System, which means providing Texans with the modern, reliable local airports they need to stay connected."

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