North Carolina was “first in flight” when the Wright Brothers took to the skies at Kitty Hawk, and now it’s leading the way to the next generation of air traffic control. NextGen procedures are helping flights operate more efficiently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), improving on-time performance and decreasing emissions. The Charlotte Metroplex project […]
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Honda Aircraft Company Begins HondaJet Deliveries
Honda Aircraft Company announced it has begun deliveries of the HondaJet, the world’s most advanced light jet. The company delivered the first aircraft last week at its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina. This milestone follows final type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which the HondaJet received on Dec. 8. “We are very […]
NORTH CAROLINA SPONSORS WILDLIFE HAZARD TRAINING
Wildlife can wreak havoc for airports and their staff. To increase awareness and to improve safety, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will offer free training sessions for airport personnel that are tasked with handling wildlife hazards to aviation. “This training is extremely beneficial for airport owners and operators as we all […]
Dare County MedFlight takes delivery of Airbus Helicopters H145
Dare County MedFlight, the air medical transport service for much of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, has taken delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters H145 (formerly EC145 T2), which will be the first H145 operating in the U.S. Dare County plans to place the new aircraft into service in July, following installation of […]
North Carolina Division of Aviation to Sponsor Free Wildlife Hazard Training Session for Airport Personnel
While their presence may be welcome elsewhere, wildlife can wreak havoc at an airport. Birds and other animals can damage planes on the ground or cause accidents by flying into the engines or roaming on airport grounds. To increase awareness of these concerns and to improve safety for all, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division […]
N.C. DOT Plans Improvements to Air Fleet, Saving $500,000 a Year
As part of ongoing efforts to operate more efficiently under Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Tony Tata, the N.C. Department of Transportation plans modifications to its fleet of aircraft to save an estimated $500,000 annually. The plan includes selling two fixed wing aircraft and one helicopter. Proceeds from the sale of the three aircraft will then […]
North Carolina Aviation Director Promoted to Deputy Secretary for Transit
By Kim J. Stevens As an organization focused on continuous improvement, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has made some adjustments to the organization in an effort to support and achieve the Governor’s vision of a Transportation Department that is efficient, focused on customer service and able to leverage infrastructure to create jobs. […]
Economic Impact Study Shows Aviation Contributes Nearly $26 Billion to North Carolina Economy
A recently completed economic impact study shows that aviation is an important component in North Carolina’s economy. The state’s 72 publicly owned airports contribute nearly $26 billion to the state’s economy and supports more than 108,000 jobs. The contribution represents 6 percent of the state’s gross domestic product. “Aviation and aerospace continue to be an […]
North Carolina Division of Aviation to Sponsor Free Pilot Safety Seminars
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is sponsoring a series of free pilot safety seminars across the state on May 12, 14-16th. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute will present the two-hour safety seminars at four locations across the state. Each presentation is titled, “Wanted Alive” and discusses […]
North Carolina ACE Academy Provides Opportunity to Learn
Middle and high school students will have the opportunity to learn more about aviation-related job opportunities at five Aviation Career Education Academies that will be held across North Carolina this summer. “Governor Bev Perdue’s top priorities are creating jobs and education,” said N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation Director Richard Walls. (shown at right) […]
