The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division has been honored with three awards from the North Carolina Airport Association (NCAA). NCDOT Aviation Director Bobby Walston was presented with the 2021 Willard G. Plentl Aviation Professional of the Year Award in recognition of his service to North Carolina’s aviation sector that exemplifies Plentl’s ideals. Walston, who […]
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Kelly Fincannon Hired as OAC Chief Airport Engineer
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has announced Kelly Fincannon as the agency’s Chief Airport Engineer. His focus is on airport planning, design, construction, and project management with a mission to provide continued development and improvement of the Oklahoma Airport System, working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration, airports, consultants, and construction contractors. Kelly earned an MS […]
Dee Howard Foundation’s Newest Slate of Officers to Support Growth and Expansion of Innovative Educational Mission
Bianca Rhodes, President and CEO of Knight Aerospace, has been elected by the DHF Board of Directors to succeed Wayne Fagan as Board Chair and President of The Dee Howard Foundation. “December 31, 2021 will be my last day as Board Chair and President of The Dee Howard Foundation,” said Wayne Fagan, founder and outgoing […]
NBAA Unveils 2021 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40; Includes Tina Wilson, Louisiana DOTD
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled the 2021 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, which recognizes rising leaders who are driving innovation within the industry. Among those selected this year is Christina Wilson, Aviation Development Program Manager with the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development. “We are very proud of Tina and what […]
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services Signs Development Lease at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, LLC has executed a development lease with Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, WI (“CVRA”) to construct a new hangar at the field. The new facility will be 22,500 square feet and will include a 32-foot-high door capable of accommodating all of the newest general aviation aircraft. Construction is slated […]
Memphis City Council Approves Reappointment of Gregory Fletcher to Airport Authority Board
The Memphis City Council has approved the reappointment of Gregory Fletcher to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners. Fletcher, who was nominated by Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, has served on the MSCAA board since September 2019. His new term will expire on December 31, 2027. Fletcher is a retired attorney and […]
Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates Inaugural Flight to MSP on Allegiant
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) celebrated the inaugural flight to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) on Allegiant recently. MSP is Allegiant’s 16th nonstop flight option from AVL, and now operates twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. “Allegiant has been an integral part of the airport and community since 2011, and has grown significantly during the past decade,” said […]
Textron Aviation Announces Order for 10 Cessna Skyhawk Aircraft to Support K State’s Growing Pilot Training Enrollment
Textron Aviation has announced an order for 10 Cessna Skyhawk piston aircraft for the Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, expanding the school’s fleet of Skyhawk aircraft to 20. The aircraft will help support the university’s growing enrollment in its pilot training programs. The Cessna Skyhawk is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation […]
Dynamically Adjusting Parking Fees Gives Travelers Options at RDUÂ
By David Freedman You might be surprised to learn that Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is owned by four local governments, receives a total of $50,000 a year in local tax dollars, an amount that has not increased since 1957. RDU is largely self-sustaining, operating on revenue it earns from airline fees, food and beverage […]
Precision Aviation Training Announces Largest Class Ever
Precision Aviation Training, LLC (PAT) announced that their Fall Semester will be the largest class ever to enroll. According to Alison Plummer, General Manager of PAT, “This growth is largely built on the Cabri G2 and the increased safety benefits it provides.” Alison continued “We are seeing more students being very intentional about their training […]
