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and partial reconstruction was conducted in four phases over the runway’s north, south and center sections. A potential runway closure of up to 17 weeks for complete reconstruction was reduced to just 10 days and 26 nights for rehabilitation work. Through carefulplanning, the runway was shortened for 65 days to a minimum length of 5,000 feet, accommodating VNY’s entire aircraft fleet.“We’d like to acknowledge Van Nuys Airport’s management, project team and tenants for their ongoing expertise and collaboration throughout this project,” Irion said. “They did an amazing job supporting our work and deserve much of the credit for our success.”Many of HNTB’s planners, architects and engineers on its aviation team are pilots, heightening the firm’s aviation expertise. HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and construc•tion contractors. For more information, visit www.hntb.com T&TEN ROUTEOCTOBER 2013TWIN & TURBINE • 37