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 […]
North Carolina
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 […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Announces New Non-Stop Washington, D.C. Route
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and American Airlines have announced that a new seasonal non-stop route between New Bern, N.C., and Washington, D.C., will launch June 4, 2022. New Saturday service between EWN and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be operated a CRJ-700 regional jet outfitted with 65 seats in a two-cabin configuration […]
NCDOT Launches National First with Tethered Drones on IMAP Trucks
Photo above – A tethered drone is being raised by an operator during training in January. Two N.C. Department of Transportation programs combined to be the first in the nation to launch an innovative technology pilot with their safety service patrol that should improve safety on North Carolina roadways. The statewide Incident Management Assistance Patrol […]
NCDOT Announces 2022 Aviation Art Contest Winners
Photo above – Intermediate – 1st – Audrey Song The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announced the winners of this year’s North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition among students across the state. NCDOT received 1,322 entries in this year’s contest. After weeks of judging and voting, the winners were announced in […]
Michael Everhart Receives National Aviation Technician of the Year
Every year for more than 50 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized aviation professionals for their contributions to general aviation in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance/avionics, and safety. These awards highlight the important leadership roles these individuals play in promoting safety, education, and professionalism throughout […]
Duplin County Airport Welcomes N.C. Forest Service Eastern Aviation Hub
The Duplin County Airport Commission and Duplin County Economic Development Commission welcomed the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) Eastern Aviation Hub to the county today (Feb. 24) with a ribbon-cutting on a new $7 million hangar complex the NCFS will occupy at Duplin County Airport in Kenansville. “We are delighted for this new facility to […]
HondaJet the Most Delivered Aircraft in Its Class for Fifth Consecutive Year
Honda Aircraft Company announced recently that in 2021, the HondaJet was the most delivered aircraft in its class for the fifth consecutive year, based on data provided by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). During 2021, Honda Aircraft Company delivered 37 aircraft to customers globally. “I am humbled and honored that the HondaJet continues to […]
NCDOT Launches National First with Tethered Drones on IMAP Trucks
Two N.C. Department of Transportation programs combined to be the first in the nation to launch an innovative technology pilot with their safety service patrol that should improve safety on North Carolina roadways. The statewide Incident Management Assistance Patrol (IMAP) program and the Division of Aviation’s Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program recently helped develop and […]
