A total of 31 projects at 21 public-use airports in the Commonwealth received funding at last week’s quarterly meeting of the Virginia Aviation Board. The VAB allocated $6,514,118.21 for these important enhancements to General Aviation airports across the state. For more information on aviation in Virginia visit: DOAV Airport Project Name Amount Blue Ridge Regional […]
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Walter and Olive Ann Beech Selected as 2023 Paul E Garber Shrine Honorees
The First Flight Society has announced that Walter and Olive Ann Beech have been named the 2023 Honorees to be inducted into the Dr. Paul E. Garber First Flight Shrine located in the Museum and Visitors Center at the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA. This honor is selected annually by […]
Utah Aeronautics Division to Recognize Five Awardees at Conference
Award nominations have been submitted, and the awardees have been chosen! The Utah Aeronautics Division has named five individuals who have demonstrated outstanding progress in making contributions to the aviation industry in the State of Utah. They will be honored at the Utah Aeronautics Conference Evening Reception on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Davis […]
Tbird2 Adds New Member to Its Board of Directors
Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2″) has added Major General Shanna Woyak of the United States Airforce to its Board of Directors. Tbird2 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the rich history and culture of aviation in Scottsdale, provide a tribute to our veterans, promote aviation, create unique educational opportunities […]
Heroes and Historic Military Aircraft to Have Their Stories Shared at Warbirds in Review during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
Warbirds in Review, an unparalleled presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that brings together historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft owners, returns in 2023 with guests that encompass 80 years of aviation and military history. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The […]
ACSF Welcomes Mercy Flights Inc. to its Membership and Aviation Safety Action Program
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF.aero) announced that Mercy Flights Inc., of Medford, Oregon, has become its newest member. Additionally, the company will participate in the ACSF’s third-party facilitation of the FAA’s voluntary Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). In welcoming Mercy Flights Inc. to the ACSF membership, ACSF President Bryan Burns noted the rapidly increasing […]
RDU Anticipates Nearly 20% Increase in Memorial Day Traffic
RDU expects to welcome more than 255,000 travelers from Thursday through Tuesday of Memorial Day weekend – an increase of nearly 20% over last year. “Memorial Day weekend kicks off our busiest travel season of the year as millions of passengers fly through RDU on summer getaways,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event in June
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. Travelers will be able to enroll at 210 Terminal Dr. in Room 104 in the Aircraft Fire and Rescue Building from 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. from June 26 through June […]
Asheville Airport Welcomes Nonstop Service to Denver on United Airlines
Air travelers can now book non-stop flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) on United Airlines to Denver International Airport (DEN) for travel starting on or after September 29, 2023. The flight will operate on an Embraer 175 aircraft. “Nonstop to Denver on United is an incredible addition to the route map at AVL,” said Lew […]
Paradies Lagardère and Asheville Regional Airport Introduce Aletitude to Travelers
Paradies Lagardère, an award-winning airport restaurateur and retailer, and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) announced that a new food and beverage outlet, Aletitude, is now open at the airport. Aletitude offers a grab-and-go concession area and bar, which is a convenient option for passengers. The bar serves a selection of on-tap and bottled beer and wine, […]