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Business At ILM Took Off in 2007

By Catherine M. Welch

Wilmington, NC – Wilmington's ILM Airport says 2007 was a record-breaking year for business.

In a released statement the airport announced 801,187 passengers flew into or out of Wilmington last year. That's up 25% over 2006, which was a slow year for the airport compared to '05.

Airport officials say lower prices, better marketing, and more seats on more of the non-stop flights helped boost air travel out of ILM.

The Numbers

2007 = 801,187

2006 = 640,663

2005 = 700,427

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