Paragon Flight Training Reaches Milestone with Announcement of All-Piper Aircraft Fleet

Paragon Flight Training, a flight training academy based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, with additional locations in Punta Gorda, Florida, and LaGrange, Georgia, announced the completion of its strategic transition to a fleet comprised exclusively of Piper aircraft. This is a major component of an ambitious investment plan the company unveiled in 2022 […]

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North Carolina, Georgia Announce First Advanced Air Mobility Interstate in the Sky

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and Georgia Department of Transportation are joining forces to study the creation of the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility (AAM) corridor to improve air mobility. This innovative initiative, the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility corridor, will aim to connect Charlotte and Atlanta via a dedicated […]

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First Georgia School to Join Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program Announced

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Middle Georgia State University to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Expanding the number of AT-CTI schools allows more young Americans to get into air traffic facilities and on […]

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Signature Aviation Unveils Phase One of New Private Terminal in Savannah

Signature Aviation has announced the completion of phase one of its ambitious new facility at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). This initial phase introduces a state-of-the-art terminal designed to enhance the travel experience for private aviation guests and sets the foundation for further expansion. The new terminal is situated strategically to serve the thriving business […]

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Hartsfield-Jackson Unveils New Plane Train Car with Eye Toward the Future

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) marked a significant milestone recently in its commitment to modernization and operational efficiency with the introduction of Innovia 300R vehicles to its Automated People Mover (APM) system, also known as the Plane Train. The Plane Train, which first began operations in 1980 with 17 Innovia CX100 vehicles, has expanded its […]

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Ricky Smith Assumes Leadership as General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson

A dynamic new chapter in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) storied legacy began last week as Ricky Smith assumed the role of general manager, bringing his leadership and vision to the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. Smith brings over three decades of aviation management experience, having previously served as executive director and CEO of […]

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New Airport General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Appointed

Mayor Andre Dickens announced Ricky Smith as the new General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning April 2, 2025. Mr. Smith most recently served as Executive Director and CEO of Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he was responsible for the management and operations of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and […]

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Innovation Isles Aerospace Park Certified ‘Ready for Accelerated Development’

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), in cooperation with the Golden Isles Development Authority, today announced that the Innovation Isles Aerospace Park has earned a “Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development” (GRAD) certification with “Select” status. The site’s new “GRAD Select” status provides an additional seal of approval that makes it especially attractive for future […]

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