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 […]
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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 […]
Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates Tina Kinsey’s National Recognition for Air Service Excellence
The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority has announced Tina Kinsey, Chief Administrative Officer at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Air Service Achievement Award by Airports Council International – North America. This prestigious national award recognizes outstanding work and exceptional contributions in air service development. Tina’s leadership and commitment […]
AVL New North Concourse Now Open
Since the groundbreaking on August 11, 2023, and after almost two years of hard work, the AVL’s new North Concourse opened on June 25, 2025. Despite unexpected disruptions, the AVL Forward project has remained on time and on budget. The opening of the new North Concourse is a major milestone in the three-phase project. All […]
RDU Announces Two New International Destination
June has already delivered new opportunities for travelers at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU), including a new airline and two new international flights. Air Canada introduced new nonstop service from RDU to Vancouver (YVR) June 5, offering nonstop service between the Triangle and the Western Canada for the first time. The flight is expected to find popularity […]
Harris Named AVL Chief Financial Officer
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced the selection of Amy Harris as Chief Financial Officer. Harris’ financial career spans 25 years in both public and private sectors and several industries. As an aviation industry professional, she has over 13 years of airport leadership experience. During her aviation career Harris has managed the financial aspects of […]
NCDOT Division of Aviation Announces Recipients of State’s First Advanced Air Mobility Planning Grants
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the recipients of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Planning Grants. Five municipalities and regional planning organizations have been awarded funding to develop or enhance community-focused plans that incorporate cutting-edge AAM technologies through a partnership with NCDOT Aviation: “These planning projects are about helping communities take […]
Breeze Airways Celebrates One Year of Service at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and Breeze Airways are celebrating a successful first year of partnership as the airline marks its one-year anniversary serving the Historic New Bern area this May. Since launching nonstop flights to Orlando, Florida, and Hartford, Connecticut on May 24, 2024, Breeze Airways has seen strong and steady demand, reinforcing the […]
Congressman Don Davis Introduces Legislation Promoting Aviation Education and Honors Recent Graduates at Our Community Salutes Event
Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) announced new legislation Thursday aimed at expanding access to aviation education and later honored military-bound high school graduates during a community event in Elizabeth City. H.R. 3530, the Flight Education Access Act, was introduced during a press conference at Davis’ district office. Co-led by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA), the bill seeks […]
