Photo – First place winner in Junior Category Aaron Chen Multiple North Carolina students received national honors for their artwork depicting how aviation helps save lives. The annual competition, hosted by the National Association of State Aviation Officials and the National Aeronautic Association, encourages students ages 6 to 17 to explore aviation through art. This […]
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Asheville Regional Airport Begins TSA Support Drive
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is part of the Department of Homeland Security, and its officers are currently working without pay during the partial federal government shutdown. At Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), approximately 96 TSA team members, friends and neighbors in our region are working without pay to keep air travel safe. The airport has […]
North Carolina Department of Transportation Selected for FAA eVTOL Pilot Program
The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has been selected to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). As part of this federal pilot program, the division will work closely with the FAA and other selected states to explore the potential […]
Asheville Regional Airport Posts Second-Highest Year in History with 2.24 Million Passengers in 2025
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) served 2,240,877 million passengers in 2025, marking the second-busiest year of passenger utilization in the airport’s history. This achievement underscores the region’s continued demand for air travel and highlights AVL as a vital and resilient gateway to western North Carolina. Despite significant challenges, including impacts from Hurricane Helene and ongoing terminal […]
North Carolina Proposes Participation in FAA Electric Aviation Pilot Program
The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation has submitted a proposal to participate in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Electric Aviation Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), an initiative designed to support the safe integration of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL), such as air taxis, and advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies into the national airspace. […]
“Art in the Airport” Returns to AVL — Call for Local Artists Now Open
Photo – Asheville Regional Airport’s art gallery space, located in the new North Concourse past the security checkpoint featuring the “Mountain Memories” exhibit (June 25- October 30, 2026). Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced the return of its beloved Art in the Airport program, a rotating exhibit that celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of western […]
Fly to Save Lives Theme Inspires 2026 Aviation Art Contest Winner
Artwork above – First place winner of the Senior Division: Soyoon Kim The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition designed to inspire and engage young people in aviation through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Fly to Save Lives,” challenged […]
PSA Airlines Officially Opens Headquarters in Charlotte
PSA Airlines announced it has officially opened its new headquarters in Charlotte, completing its corporate relocation from Dayton, Ohio. With its move to Charlotte, which did not include any state or local incentives, PSA becomes North Carolina’s and the region’s only part 121 passenger airline based here. PSA’s headquarters relocation to Charlotte – which included […]
Sky High Expo 2026 Dates for Laurinburg-Maxton Airport Announced
The Sky High Expo team has announced the official dates for Sky High Expo 2026, returning October 16–18, 2026, with a full weekend fly-in, a dedicated STEM Day on Friday, a robust automotive experience, and a signature single-day airshow and fireworks display on Saturday, October 17 at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport. Sky High Expo 2026 is a […]
Asheville Regional Airport’s Tina Kinsey Honored with International Ted Bushelman Legacy Award for Creativity and Excellence
Photo – From left: Kevin M. Burke (President and CEO Airports Council International – North America), Tina Kinsey, A.A.E. (Asheville Regional Airport Chief Administrative Officer), Erin Burns (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Deputy Director of Aviation for Customer Experience, Marketing & Communications). Asheville Regional Airport announced that Tina Kinsey, Chief Administrative Officer of AVL, […]
