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 […]
North Carolina
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 […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Pursuing Grant to Add Direct Flights from Washington D.C. Area
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced it is pursuing a federal grant to recruit an air carrier to provide direct service from the Washington D.C. area. EWN plans to ask for $1 million over two years as a revenue guarantee for this new commercial air service. The grant is a part of the Department […]
North Carolina Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette Judges Aviation Art Contest
Photo above – Secretary of Transportation Eric Boyette and Deputy Secretary for Multi-Modal Transportation Julie White select their favorites in the final round of the 2021 Aviation Art Contest. State Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette said he was impressed by what he saw when he helped judge North Carolina’s 2021 Aviation Art Contest. Despite the challenges […]
