Photo above – Airbase Georgia’s restored P-51 is in high demand for rides at Fond du Lac County airport, Wisconsin, during the annual EAA AirVenture week. It will be joined by the Airbase’s SBD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber, LT-6 Mosquito and a restored T-34 Mentor. (Photo courtesy of CAF Airbase Georgia) Five vintage aircraft from Commemorative Air […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Open House June 22 Will Commemorate 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Photo above – Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia invites the public to its June 22 Open House to view WWII aircraft and other activities, in honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Airbase mechanics spend years restoring vintage WWII aircraft so the public can see and hear them in flight, or actually ride in […]
ACI Rankings Show Hartsfield-Jackson Leading the Skies Once Again as World’s Busiest Airport
In the heart of Atlanta, amidst the hustle and the constant hum of movement, stands Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – a titan of travel, a crossroads of culture, and now, once again, the world’s busiest airport. Airport Council International (ACI) released their world airport rankings today based on the preliminary compilation of their World […]
Changes in the Georgia DOT Aviation Program
On December 1, 2023, Steve Brian, the aviation program manager at the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) for the last nine years stepped down to make way for Colette Williams as the new manager. Ms. Williams has served as the assistant manager of the program for the last nine years. She played a key […]
