It’s time to lace up your shoes and prepare for takeoff at the Greenville Downtown Airport’s (GMU) 13th Annual Take Flight 5k and 1mile fundraiser for Runway Park. On Saturday, May 23rd you can join runners, walkers, and aviation enthusiasts of all ages for the best race on a runway at South Carolina’s busiest general […]
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South Carolina Aviation Association Releases Executive Committee and Board of Directors Election Results
Photo – top left to bottom right: James Stephens, Frank Murray, Chris Birkmeyer, Brad Beadles, Andy Busbee, Barbara Clark, Katie Eleam, Steven Gould, Stephen Parry, Charles Taylor, Jim Taylor, and Nathan Yokoyama. The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) announced the 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors election results, reinforcing the association’s commitment to advancing […]
GSP Recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2025
Thanks to feedback from passengers, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has once again been recognized among the best airports in North America, earning five honors in the Airport Council International Airport Service Quality awards. GSP President/CEO Kevin Howell thanked their travelers for sharing their experiences and their dedicated GSP team members who “go above and beyond” […]
SCAA Conference Brings Together Aviation Professionals to Focus on The Business of Aviation
More than 300 aviation professionals, airport leaders, and business partners gathered at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Feb. 11-13, 2026, for the annual South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) Conference. This year’s theme, The Business of Aviation, highlighted the strategic, operational, and economic impact of airports across the state. […]
ACS Announces Christopher White Selected as President & CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport
ACS Firm has announced the selection of Christopher H. White, MPA, A.A.E. as President and Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in Columbia, South Carolina. White was selected following a comprehensive and competitive national search conducted in trusted partnership with the Richland-Lexington Airport District (RLAD) Board Members. His appointment reflects CAE’s commitment to […]
CubCrafters Announces New Dealer for Mid-Atlantic Region
CubCrafters has announced that Ray and Melisa Fowler of Adventure Flying LLC have joined the company’s elite team of Certified Sales Centers (CSC) as representatives for the MidAtlantic region. Ray and Melisa will manage new, used, and kit aircraft sales across six Mid-Atlantic states: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Ray […]
Future of South Carolina Aviation on the Rise
Photo above – Gary Siegfried, Executive Director of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Aviation is having a tremendous impact on the state of South Carolina. Events such as Aviation Week bring together airports, industry leaders, educators, and public officials to highlight the value of aviation to communities throughout the state, and the South Carolina Aeronautics […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 SCAA Scholarships Program, awarded to promising students pursuing careers in aviation. The Scholarships Program is supported through generous donations and proceeds from events such as the silent auction and the golf outing, sponsored by WK Dickson, held during the 2025 SCAA […]
Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission Names Kevin Howell as Next CEO of GSP International Airport
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission has named Kevin E. Howell, I.A.P., C.M., as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, effective January 10, 2026. Howell will continue to serve in his current role as Executive Vice President through the remainder of President and CEO Dave Edwards’ tenure. Howell joined the District […]
South Carolina Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year Jacob Doster
Photo above – Jacob Doster alongside the Skytech team, airport employees, James Stephens and Gary Siegfried, outside the hangar with Tuxedo the dog. As part of the annual Aviation Week celebration, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) and the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has recognized Jacob Doster of Skytech, Inc. as the 2025 South […]
