The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. South Carolina has six commercial service airports, 58 general aviation airports and five military airfields. Each of these facilities provide essential […]
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Flagstaff Airport Director Set to Retire in April
Photo above – SAJ file photo of Barney Helmick at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport in 2011. Barney Helmick, Director of the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport since 2010 and industry veteran is retiring at the end of the month. He told the SAJ that Friday would be his last day. Â The facility is a non-hub commercial service […]
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Auctioning Off 10,000-Gallon Jet Refueler to the Public
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, is currently auctioning off a 10,000-gallon jet refueler. This auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Monday, May 8th. Illinois residents are able to bid in this government auction online, 24/7, on Municibid. The jet refueler would be perfect for aviation enthusiasts, another airport, […]
MAMA Emerging Leaders Take Action
Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s (MAMA) newly organized Emerging Leaders Committee has quickly developed into an active force within the 50-year-old organization that advocates for Massachusetts’ 38 public-use airports. With a mission to cultivate future MAMA leaders through knowledge sharing, educational opportunities, networking, and mentorship, the committee serves to support and develop leaders under the age […]
Bremerton National Airport to Host WINGS OVER WASHINGTON
The Port of Bremerton has announced that the Bremerton National Airport will be hosting the first air show in Bremerton in 30 years! Partnering with Freedom Fair, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, organizers will be showcasing aerobatic displays with a military presence, a car show, armed forces displays, a variety of vendors, food options, a beer garden, […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Leverages Vantis, Grand Sky in Response to Flood Emergency
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) is preparing to support statewide emergency response efforts following Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration for spring flooding. The NPUASTS administers Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft system (UAS) beyond visual line of site network at the Grand Sky Business Park near Grand Forks. The NPUASTS will enhance recovery […]
March Airline Boardings Surpass 100,000 Passengers
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for March 2023 reached 101,146 passengers, representing an almost 4% increase from the same period last year. These numbers also reflect the […]
Asheville Regional Airport Opens New Art Exhibit Highlighting Local Artists
Edge, the newest exhibit showing in the airport art gallery, is open to the public now through July 21, 2022. The local art is unique, bold and is sure to capture the imaginations of its viewers. The local artists’ work featured in this exhibit consist of many different mediums. Diane Bronstein creates complex and mesmerizing […]
TSA Begins Installation of Computed Tomography Screening Technology at AVL
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the installation of three new computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanner is underway in the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) security checkpoint. Installation of the new equipment will occur in a phased approach, with one new lane being equipped weekly over the next month. Once each lane is modified […]
RDU Opens Aircraft Parking Ramp to Support Continued Airline Growth
RDU leaders and state and local officials marked the official opening Monday of the new West Remain Overnight (West RON) aircraft parking ramp that will accommodate more aircraft overnight. The parking area allows planes that arrive late at night and depart early the next day to park overnight closer to Terminal 2, where a large […]
