Bobby Walston, Division of Aviation Director for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, announced that he will be retiring this Spring. “It is with a mix of both excitement and sadness that I write to let you know I plan to retire on May 1, 2023,” noted Walston. In an email to colleagues and friends, […]
Month: January 2023
RDU Launches CLEAR Biometric Security Lanes
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and CLEAR launched biometrics identity verification technology Wednesday, bringing a frictionless and predictable travel experience to the Research Triangle region. CLEAR’s launch at RDU is expected to create 44 jobs and generate approximately $2.6 million in local economic activity every year. “RDU is proud to partner with CLEAR to provide travelers […]
Asheville Regional Airport Breaks Ground on New Air Traffic Control Tower
Asheville Regional Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration joined together Wednesday to break ground on a new air traffic control tower (ATCT). The new ATCT will replace the existing 62-year-old tower, which is one of the oldest in the country and is currently located within the airport terminal. The new ATCT is a $55 million […]
Blue Line Aviation Founders Create $100,000 “Fly Right” Scholarship For Students Who Soar Above and Beyond
Blue Line Aviation has announced the Fly Right Scholarship program. The $100,000 flight training scholarship will be awarded this school year to a Johnston County Public School graduate who soars above and beyond to do what’s right, who has a high level of personal ethics and character, and who positively contributes to their world around […]
Asheville Regional Announces Record Year of Passenger Utilization and Economic Impact to the Region
Important numbers are in, and 2022 was a record year of passenger utilization for the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). 1,838,793 passengers flew to or from AVL in 2022, a 29% increase over 2021, and the highest number of passengers ever served in one year. Also just released, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of […]
AeroX Kicks Off Statewide Advanced Air Mobility Weather Study in North Carolina
Photo above – TruWeather Solutions software simulates and display winds, allowing analysis to identify optimal locations for weather sensors that will support drone operations. Orange areas depict high wind speeds that would not be forecasted by existing weather reporting methods without additional sensing instruments. AeroX has contracted with low-altitude weather specialist TruWeather Solutions to assess […]
Top Air Show Performers Commit to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
Some of the world’s top air show performers have made commitments to fly at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023 – the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration – as part of the afternoon and night air show lineups. Those performers include aerobatic champions and longtime Oshkosh favorites for the 70th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention, scheduled for July […]
Air Passenger Taxis and Air Ambulance Seen as Biggest eVTOL Growth Markets
Air passenger taxis, air ambulance and cargo transport are seen as the three areas of the eVTOL market that will see the biggest growth over the next five years. This is according to new research (1) from Horizon Aircraft (“Company” or “Horizon”), an innovative leader in hybrid electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aerial vehicles, […]
Student Artwork from Area Schools Showcased at AVL
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced that its annual Student Artwork Showcase in on display in its art gallery. Students ranging from elementary to high school, using a variety of mediums, have been selected to exhibit in the showcase. Passengers and visitors will be able to enjoy the art through March 16, 2023. The following […]
Hidden Level and Saab Continue UAS Research Work With the FAA
Hidden Level, Inc. continues to support the FAA’s Airport Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program, both independently and as a partner to Saab, Inc. Efforts in this area began in 2018 when the FAA Reauthorization Act was signed into law Oct. 5, 2018. The act extends FAA’s funding and authorities through Fiscal […]
