NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Sept. 2, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'A+' long-term rating to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), Fla.'s series 2011B airport facilities revenue bonds. At the same time, Standard&Poor's affirmed its 'A+' underlying rating (SPUR) on the authority's senior revenue bonds outstanding and its 'BBB+' SPUR on its 2002A subordinate revenue bonds outstanding, both issued for Orlando International Airport (MCO). The outlook is stable. "In part, the ratings reflect our view of a large origin and destination base, an expanding service area that has a very strong tourist industry anchored by several major theme parks, good carrier diversity, and what we consider generally strong enplanement growth," said Standard&Poor's
