Members of the North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA) have elected Chris White, A.A.E. to serve as the association’s president for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. White has been the Director of the Albert J. Ellis Airport located in Jacksonville, NC since 2009 and has served in various roles on the NCAA Board of Directors for the […]
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Blueprint for Achievement: The Western Carolina Youth Aviation Foundation
What happens when you combine a small airport, a small high school, and a group of passionate pilots? You get an aviation curriculum, flight simulators, flight instruction, and a local group of citizens who want to donate time and money to enable students to pursue careers in aviation. Not only that, but this small high […]
NCDOT Division of Aviation Photographs Seagrass for Research
A multi-flight project photographing the seagrass meadows below the surface of the water along the Outer Banks was completed recently by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Aviation. The project was initiated and funded by the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership. The team took photos along the coast from Kitty Hawk to Jacksonville […]
Malta Takes Reins at Moore County, NC Airport
By Kim Stevens As the new manager for Moore County Airport in North Carolina, Scott Malta, A.A.E., has already faced unforeseen challenges, taking the reins during the spread of the coronavirus. “I worked at my desk for one week and then have worked from home since,” said Malta, who started March 9th. One of the […]
Parrish & Partners Strengthens Raleigh Office with Addition of Jennifer Martin
Jennifer Martin considers her position as Senior Project Manager with Parrish & Partners a “truly dream job.” She brings to the position 33 years of transportation experience with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) including 10 years as the Planning and Environmental Program Manager for the NCDOT Division of Aviation. “I couldn’t be more […]
Bandit Flight Team to Salute NC Triangle’s Frontline Hospital Workers
Hospital workers are on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19. WRAL is joining the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) and the Bandit Flight Team for a special event salute to the Triangle’s healthcare heroes on Thursday, May 14. On that date beginning at 7 p.m., the Bandit Flight Team will fly over seven area […]
NCDOT Helping in Effort to Use Drones in COVID-19 Relief Efforts
State transportation officials announced today a public-private partnership that will use drones to deliver critical medical supplies and food during the COVID-19 response. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and its partners are inviting people interested in the initiative to learn more in an online public forum from 1-3 p.m. Friday. Please visit […]
NCDOT Postpones Monroe Drone Workshop
Out of concern for the health and safety of attendees during the COVID-19 outbreak, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is postponing the Drone Workshop scheduled for April 9 in Monroe. No makeup date has been set at this time. NCDOT will continue to work with the venue, South Piedmont Community College, to […]
North Carolina DOT to Host Drone Workshop in Monroe
Drones are an increasingly popular tool for various state and local public safety agencies, as well as many private businesses. The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to help those organizations learn how to safely and effectively leverage this technology into their operations. To achieve this, NCDOT is bringing back a series of drone workshops for […]
North Carolina Announces Winners of 2020 Aviation Art Contest
Photo above – 1st Place Intermediate Category – Daniel Kim The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announced today the winners of this year’s Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition among students across North Carolina. NCDOT received more than 2,400 entries carrying this year’s contest theme “Flying Yesterday and Tomorrow.” After weeks of judging […]
