In the past 12 months, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) delivered multi-dimensional progress on a scale that was truly transformational. The significant accomplishments fall into three main categories and position EWN as one of the nation’s most visionary, forward-looking airports. Partnerships & Business Development The partnerships that Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has made in the […]
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Drone Delivers Supplies to Ocracoke in Trial Flight
Ocracoke Island’s charm stems from its isolation, but that isolation brings challenges. Especially when storms hit, it can be difficult to get vital supplies onto the island. That may soon become a little easier thanks to successful drone trial flights conducted yesterday. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation, in partnership with the NCDOT Ferry Division and U.S.-based […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Wraps Up Banner Fiscal Year
In the past 12 months, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) delivered multi-dimensional progress on a scale that was truly transformational. The significant accomplishments fall into three main categories and position EWN as one of the nation’s most visionary, forward-looking airports. Partnerships & Business Development The partnerships that Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has made in the […]
Duchy Airpark Offers Perfect NC Location for Aircraft Owners
Located in a lovely rural environment in Alamance County, midway between the Triangle and Triad areas of central North Carolina, Duchy Airpark provides residents a convenient location offering an easy commute to Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh, Burlington, and Greensboro, as well as Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). “We like to think we are at the perfect […]
Jet It and JetClub to Have First Electric Fleet in North America as Launch Customers of Bye Aerospace
North Carolina based Jet It and JetClub announce that they have entered an agreement to become the launch customers for Bye Aerospace, the 7-passenger, all electric, twin turboprop aircraft, eFlyer 800™. Jet It and JetClub, sister companies operating in North America and Europe respectively, have signed a purchase agreement for a fleet of eFlyer 800 […]
NC Encourages Drone Pilots to Fly Safe This Summer
More North Carolina residents and visitors are expected to use their personal drones this summer than ever. More than 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for personal and recreational use. As the number of drone operators grows, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drone pilots to follow safety precautions because drones can […]
Sky Aviation Holdings Donates Two Jets to GTCC Foundation
Sky Aviation Holdings donated two aircraft valued at more than $350,000 to the Guilford Technical Community College Foundation in June to be used in the college’s aviation programs. The GTCC Foundation, located in Jamestown, NC, was presented with a 1984 Diamond IA A073SA jet with fully functioning engines and avionics and the fuselage of Diamond […]
Wayne County Jetport Director Receives FAA Manager of the Year Award
Brandon Gray, Executive Director of the Wayne County Jetport, was awarded the General Aviation Manager of the Year Award at the FAA Southern Region Airports Conference earlier this month. Each year, the Southern Region Airports Division selects an airport manager for this award who exemplifies excellence in airport management through significant accomplishments, development initiatives, significant […]
Flytrex Gets FAA Approval to Provide Backyard Drone Delivery to Thousands of Homes in North Carolina
Flytrex today announced the expansion of its drone delivery service in Fayetteville, North Carolina, following approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The newly granted waiver permits Flytrex to operate its drone system above people, allowing for the largest-scale backyard drone deliveries of goods known to date. Deliveries will be made in cooperation with long-time […]
American Airlines to Launch Service from Asheville Regional Airport to Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C. in June
American Airlines and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are growing together again! In anticipation of increasing interest in travel to the Asheville area, American is launching new daily nonstop service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as well as new Saturday service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in time […]
