Carolina Flight Deals℠ launched earlier this month, a subscription flight deal service that searches only airports in North and South Carolina. Founded by travel creator Ashley Peterson, the list sends curated economy fares out of all 16 airports across both states, including smaller markets like Wilmington, Fayetteville, New Bern, and Greenville that national deal services […]
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Transportation Secretary Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming airports. These dollars will go towards strengthening and modernizing essential facilities, improving airfield infrastructure, enhancing passenger amenities, and addressing needs that support safe and efficient airport […]
N.C. Global TransPark Welcomes U.S. Navy Maintenance Facility to Kinston
More than 400 jobs are coming to Kinston, thanks to a new U.S. Navy aircraft maintenance facility at the North Carolina Global TransPark. Last week, Governor Josh Stein and other dignitaries welcomed the U.S. Navy to the TransPark’s newest hangar for the opening of the Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East C-130/HH-60 MRO Complex. “North Carolina […]
Tommy Mann Promoted to Deputy Director of Airport Development
Nicholas Short, PE, PLS, Director, Division of Aviation, North Carolina Department of Transportation has announced that Tommy Mann, PE, the Aviation Division’s Eastern Lead Airport Project Manager (APM), has been promoted to Deputy Director of Airport Development. Mann will lead the statewide airport development team, which manages programs funded through state and federal grants and […]
Blending Aviation History with the Workforce of Tomorrow
By Jana Gottlieb Walking through the Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) Dale Earnhardt Regional Innovation Center in Hickory, North Carolina, visitors first encounter artifacts tied to the region’s military history before entering a hangar filled with 22 aircraft. Several invite visitors to get close, touch them and, in some cases, climb inside. But the facility […]
Asheville Regional Airport’s Lew Bleiweis Presented with AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., president and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA), was presented recently with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, one of the highest levels of recognition. The award is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. […]
First Flight Society Celebrates National Aviation Day 2026 on Wednesday, August 19th
The First Flight Society announced their annual celebration of National Aviation Day. This year is the 87th anniversary of National Aviation Day. Activities will take place at Dare County Regional Airport (MQI). Admission and parking are free at the airport. The event will run from 10:00AM until 3:00 PM and is aimed at all ages. […]
FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina
The FAA announced the opening of Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) new 121-foot air traffic control tower, which replaces the old facility built in 1961. The new facility provides controllers with a modern workspace to support growing air traffic demand across western North Carolina. “Air traffic controllers need modern infrastructure and technology to keep up with […]
JetZero Breaks Ground on First Aircraft Factory in Greensboro, North Carolina
JetZero today broke ground on its first manufacturing and final assembly campus, an 8 million square foot factory on more than 600 acres in Greensboro, North Carolina. The project, supported by the largest ever State-level incentive package for any startup of any industry, will be home to production of JetZero’s next-generation aircraft and will create […]
Asheville Regional Airport Invites Western North Carolina Artists to Create the Gateway to Home
For the millions of travelers who pass through Asheville Regional Airport each year, the terminal is the first sight of home and the last glimpse of it before departure. Now, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is offering two artists, or artist-led teams, the opportunity to define that moment permanently. AVL is actively seeking artists for two […]
