The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is welcoming five new partners to its BEYOND team, working to test and demonstrate how to usher in the widespread use of drones for government and commercial use. The five new companies are: Aerial Vantage – Flight operator and service provider building an enterprise software platform for […]
North Carolina
FAA Authorizes 10,639-Foot Length for Future RDU Runway
As Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) prepares to replace its primary Runway, 5L/23R, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined the new runway can be built at 10,639 feet – longer than the current 10,000 feet runway. “Adding more than 600 feet of takeoff distance to RDU’s future runway will allow existing airlines to carry more […]
Onslow County Airport Director Named Airport Professional of the Year
Chris White, A.A.E., Director of Onslow County’s Albert J. Ellis Airport has been named 2022 Airport Professional of the Year by the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives. The award was given during the annual meeting of the organization in Memphis last week. The Chapter serves 12 states in the Southeast as […]
ACC Holds Construction Administration and Observation Course in Raleigh
Photo above – ACC held a Construction Administration and Observation course at the Sheraton in downtown Raleigh. SAJ Photos by Kim Stevens. The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) held a Construction Administration and Observation Course on April 12 & 13 in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Approximately 70 participants learned why construction administration and observation services are […]
NCDOT Program Helps Airports Minimize Wildlife Risks to Aircraft
North Carolina airports report that birds and other wildlife strike aircraft an average of once a day. A wildlife hazard mitigation program operated by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation aims to reduce the risk of wildlife hazards by providing training and support. “Flocks of birds taking flight, deer crossing runways and other […]
NCDOT Named as Finalist in AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
The N.C. Department of Transportation has been named as a finalist in the fifth annual Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) XCELLENCE Awards. The NCDOT Division of Aviation’s success expanding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) has been recognized in the enterprise application category, one of five programs in the running […]
American Airlines adding service at Asheville Regional Airport this summer to Austin, Texas and Miami, Florida
American Airlines is growing and will serve more nonstop routes at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) than ever before this summer. The most recent additions include new summer seasonal service to Austin, Texas (AUS) and Miami, Fla. (MIA). American has also added more frequency to several routes this summer, including Chicago, Ill. (ORD), from Saturday-only to […]
FAA Commissions New Air Traffic Control Tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today dedicated the newly commissioned and environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “Aviation is an invaluable part of our American life and our national economy. The new, taller control tower will enable the airport to continue to expand its flight operations to […]
The Sky’s the Limit for ECSU’s New Aviation Initiative
Eighty high school students will soar to new heights thanks to Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSUs) new Aviation Workforce Development (AWD) Program. The college received a $269,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to educate high schoolers about the wide variety of career opportunities in the aviation industry, and to recruit students into ECSU’s aviation […]
Avelo to Become RDU’s 13th Airline in May
Avelo Airlines will launch new nonstop flights in May from RDU to Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) in Connecticut, providing business and leisure travelers with affordable and convenient options for visiting the New England and New York regions. “We are excited to partner with Avelo as they become RDU’s 13th airline and add a new destination […]
