According to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA)Â and the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), a license agreement through 2020 was approved on Friday.
It comes with a rolling two-year agreement that renews annually.
Marily Mora, President and CEO of RTAA released this statement:
“The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is proud to continue its long-term relationship with the historic Reno Air Racing Association. The races are more than a tradition, they are an iconic aviation event known worldwide. We look forward to working with the RARA team in 2019 and 2020."
The licensing agreement ensures that the Air Races will continue to have licensing secured for two years at a time.
Tony Logoteta, Chief Operational Officer of RARA also had this to say:
"We have a long-standing relationship with RTAA which enables us to put on this one-of-a-kind event here in Reno. The wonderful cultural, economic and educational benefit that the region enjoys as a result of the event would not be possible without this collaboration."
In addition to licensing, the RTAA made some renovations to parts of the Reno-Stead Airport, the home of the Air Races. The upgrades included repaved runways and re-painting the tower.
Fred Telling, Chief Executive Officer of RARA, released this statement:
“We are deeply appreciative of the continued investments RTAA has made in the Stead airport. We look forward to expanding our community partnerships and continuing to build the excitement in Reno for this year’s 56th STIHL National Championship Air Races."
The 2019Â STIHL National Championship Air Races will run from September 11Â to the 15.
Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit AirRace.org.
