International Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse ceremonially retired its Douglas DC-8 cargo aircraft and dedicate its new Boeing 767 at its Airlift Response Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. This event marks a new era for the ministry’s global aviation operations and advances its ability to help suffering families around the world in Jesus’ Name. For […]
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CubCrafters Announces New Dealer for Mid-Atlantic Region
CubCrafters has announced that Ray and Melisa Fowler of Adventure Flying LLC have joined the company’s elite team of Certified Sales Centers (CSC) as representatives for the MidAtlantic region. Ray and Melisa will manage new, used, and kit aircraft sales across six Mid-Atlantic states: Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Ray […]
RDU Announces Nonstop Flights to Dublin to Begin in April
Triangle-area travelers headed to Ireland are in luck! Nonstop flights on Aer Lingus from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) will take off in April 2026, opening the first direct gateway from RDU to Ireland. “Dublin is a high-demand international destination for travelers from the Research Triangle region, and we are proud that […]
ATP Flight School Begins Training First Class of American Airlines Cadet Academy Students
ATP Flight School began training its inaugural class of four American Airlines cadets at its Charlotte-Concord training center. This milestone marks the first group of cadets to enroll in the American Airlines Cadet Academy pathway through ATP, following ATP’s selection as an official partner school earlier this year. ATP Flight School welcomed its inaugural class […]
NCDOT Aviation Updates Organizational Structure to Reflect Continued Growth
In a communique to the North Carolina airport community, Nick Short, NCDOT Division of Aviation director, shared a few updates to their organizational structure within the Division of Aviation that reflects their continued growth in the UAS space and commitment to customer service. “As of today, Thad Howell will assume the role of Deputy Director of Flight Operations […]
Asheville Regional Airport Reveals New Brand Look Reflecting Forward Progress and Regional Spirit
Asheville Regional Airport proudly reveals a new logo, brand package and refreshed website today. This new brand look is shaped by the timeless beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the spirit of western North Carolina and AVL’s promise to be more than an airport. A Brand That Acts as a Convenient Gateway The new brand […]
JAARS Celebrates National Aviation Day Aug. 19
While world missions look very different today than they did in Orville and Wilbur Wright’s day, the impact of the Wright brothers’ invention on global ministry can’t be overstated. JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service), one of the pioneers of missionary aviation, remains one of a very few organizations that can “cover the last mile” […]
Signature Aviation Celebrates Modernized Private Terminal in Winston-Salem
Signature Aviation is celebrating the opening of a renovated facility at Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem, N.C. The state-of-the-art facility was dedicated with a grand opening event last week, showcasing Signature’s elevated experience for guests and celebration of the area’s proud aviation heritage. The updated Signature INT is located within the new terminal at […]
North Carolina, Georgia Announce First Advanced Air Mobility Interstate in the Sky
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and Georgia Department of Transportation are joining forces to study the creation of the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility (AAM) corridor to improve air mobility. This innovative initiative, the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility corridor, will aim to connect Charlotte and Atlanta via a dedicated […]
AVL’s Runway 5K Helps Local Aviation Students
The Western North Carolina Pilots Association Educational Foundation, one of the recipients of the Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) Runway 5K proceeds, presents grants to deserving local aviation students. They awarded a total of $33,350 in grants to 11 grantees this year. At least 3 of the 11 grants would not have been possible without the […]
