To address the ever-growing popularity of commercial and recreational drone use, Elon University’s School of Communications in partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation and others will be hosting Elon Drone Day on Nov. 8. Elon Drone Day will be a daylong program held in the Turner Theatre and Dwight C. Schar Hall, located in […]
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Walston Awards NCAP Credentials to 14 Public Airport Managers
Bobby Walston, Aviation Director for the North Carolina Department of Transportation recently had the honor of awarding North Carolina Airport Professional (NCAP) credentials to 14 managers of public airports who demonstrated their knowledge and expertise by completing requirements of the NCDOT Division of Aviation’s Airport Leadership and Management Program (ALMP). Airport managers praised the program […]
NCDOT’s Division of Aviation Claims Three NCAA Awards
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division has been honored with three awards from the North Carolina Airport Association (NCAA). NCDOT Aviation Director Bobby Walston was presented with the 2021 Willard G. Plentl Aviation Professional of the Year Award in recognition of his service to North Carolina’s aviation sector that exemplifies Plentl’s ideals. Walston, who […]
Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates Inaugural Flight to MSP on Allegiant
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) celebrated the inaugural flight to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) on Allegiant recently. MSP is Allegiant’s 16th nonstop flight option from AVL, and now operates twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. “Allegiant has been an integral part of the airport and community since 2011, and has grown significantly during the past decade,” said […]
Dynamically Adjusting Parking Fees Gives Travelers Options at RDUÂ
By David Freedman You might be surprised to learn that Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is owned by four local governments, receives a total of $50,000 a year in local tax dollars, an amount that has not increased since 1957. RDU is largely self-sustaining, operating on revenue it earns from airline fees, food and beverage […]
N.C. Board of Transportation Approves Grant Funding for 13 Airports
During its September meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved over $29.2 million in grant funding for safety and various improvements to 13 airports across the state. The following projects are included in the approved grants: $5.3 million for pavement rehabilitation on the runway, replacement of NAVAIDs and construction of turnarounds at the Hyde County […]
Virginia Flight Information Exchange to be Featured at NASAO Convention and Trade Show in Colorado Springs
A demonstration of the Virginia Flight Information Exchange (VA-FIX), which provides data from state and local governments for safe unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, presented by ATA, LLC will be featured during the 90th Annual Convention and Trade Show of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, taking place Sept […]
North Carolina Division of Aviation Signs on With Virginia FIX
The Virginia Department of Aviation has signed the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation as the first state to collaborate, coordinate and disseminate information as a user of the Virginia Flight Information Exchange. NCDOT-Division of Aviation’s plan is to create and develop a FIX system for its state. “VA-FIX demonstrates great innovation and […]
First Vaccine Drone Delivery Program Demonstrated in Winston-Salem
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and its healthtech business enterprise operated through the Innovation Quarter, iQ Healthtech Labs, are taking COVID-19 vaccination efforts to new heights with drone deliveries – the first COVID-19 vaccine drone delivery program in the country. This new initiative – operated by UPS and its subsidiary, UPS Flight Forward– expands Atrium […]
Asheville Regional to Bring Back Runway 5K
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Asheville Regional Airport is bringing back the popular Runway 5K on Saturday, October 9 at 2pm. The community is invited to sign up for this fun event that will be held on the airfield. Registration is now open. “AVL has been a huge part of the fabric of Western North […]
