The North Carolina Board of Transportation has approved state and federal funding for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. State funds totaling $12.75 million have been awarded for various projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety for pilots and passengers. […]
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Odyssey Aero Club Installs Flight Sim in Raleigh Exec Terminal Building
Pilots flying out of Raleigh Exec now have a new training option after a flight simulator was installed in the terminal by Odyssey Aero Club, a nonprofit flying club based at the general aviation airport. The simulator, a Redbird TD2 with G1000 and 6-pack panels, is designed for instrument-rated pilots — those who have gone […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Launches Visionary Website
As an essential step forward in its innovative marketing initiatives, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has announced its dynamically designed new website. EWN focused on enhancing the demand for more inbound air travel, giving the new FlyEWN.com site the look and feel of a travel destination website while positioning Coastal Carolina Regional Airport as the gateway […]
First in Flight, First in Art: Five of Nine Winners of National Aviation Art Contest are from N.C.
Five North Carolina students are soaring after their artwork earned them top honors in the 2021 National Aviation Art Contest, as well as a chance to compete in an international contest. Put another way, more than half of this year’s national winners are from the Tar Heel State. After placing in the top three (across […]
SAJ Names Karen Allen Managing Director; Will Focus on Launch of NC Skybrief
The State Aviation Journal has named Karen Allen as the Managing Director of the company which publishes the weekly Skybrief and Focus. Ms. Allen will initially lead the launch of the SAJ’s newest publication, NC Skybrief, which will focus solely on aviation and aerospace in North Carolina. “It’s no surprise to have Karen Allen, from […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Welcome Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines announced today that it will launch nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday, May 14. Sun Country Airlines will be the eleventh commercial service airline operating at RDU. “Sun Country is an established airline known for providing excellent customer service and a comfortable travel […]
Blue Line Aviation Places Order for 100 Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. and Blue Line Aviation recently inked a firm order for 50 Diamond Aircraft, including single engine DA40 NG’s, twin engine DA42-VI’s and a Diamond Simulator, with an option for up to 50 additional aircraft. The order comes less than a year after Blue Line Aviation’s 8 year anniversary, which was celebrated […]
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Welcome Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines announced today that it will launch nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) on Friday, May 14. Sun Country Airlines will be the eleventh commercial service airline operating at RDU. “Sun Country is an established airline known for providing excellent customer service and a comfortable travel […]
Improvements Funded at 10 North Carolina Airports
In its February meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at 10 North Carolina airports. More than $9.5 million in state funding has been awarded for various projects that help the airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses to their communities, and improve safety […]
NCDOT Conducts First Bridge Inspection Using Drone
The N.C. Department of Transportation has another new tool to help make our roadways safer: Drones. This week, the Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet became the first bridge in the state inspected using a drone as part of the regular biennial inspection process. Inspection crews monitored live high-definition video feeds from the drone as […]
