Depending on the airline, it would take subsidies of between $3 million and $5 million to bring a new commercial carrier to Salem.

That’s according to the city’s aviation consultant who has been in discussions with several airlines to bring service back to Salem – Willamette Valley Airport after Avelo Airlines abruptly announced its departure in July.

That information will be a t opic of discussion during a Monday Salem City Council meeting. Councilors will get an update on the process of bringing a new commercial airline to Salem, a staff report from Salem Public Works Director Brian Martin said.

Last month, councilors indicated they wanted more information on what it would take to attract a new airline and what destinations the city would get out of a potential deal.

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