Photo above – Association President Terry Connorton, speaks with an exhibitor at the SCAA Annual Conference. South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) held its Annual Conference at the Sonesta Resort in Hilton Head Island on Feb. 24 – 26, 2021. Virtually and in-person, this event brought together individuals from the state’s airport system, aviation industry representatives, […]
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CRAFT to Provide Flight Training for South Carolina’s First Collegiate Aeronautics Program
Charleston Southern University plans to offer South Carolina’s first collegiate aeronautics program with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (Professional Pilot) beginning in fall of 2021. Charleston Regional Accelerated Flight Training (CRAFT) will provide all the flight training in their Diamond aircraft. “The CRAFT Flight Training and Simulation team is excited about the opportunity to […]
SCAA Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. Each individual received a $1,000 award to aid them in their pursuits. Kirk Bennett of Summerville, S.C., is a student at the Governor’s School of Science and Mathematics who plans to attend Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Kirk […]
Governor McMaster Proclaims August 15 -22 South Carolina Aviation Week
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed August 15 – 22, 2020 South Carolina Aviation Week. South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating the week with social media outreach and small events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. South Carolina has six commercial service airports, […]
Lara Kaufmann Appointed to South Carolina Aeronautics Commission
Recently, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed off on the appointment of Lara Kaufmann, Associate Director of Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU), to the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Kaufmann is District 4 Commissioner serving Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. She is the first woman in South Carolina to hold this title. Kaufmann has been with GMU for […]
South Carolina Celebrates Aviation Week
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared Aug. 19-25 to be S.C. Aviation Week in a recent proclamation that also noted the importance and economic impact of the state’s six commercial airports, 60 general aviation airports, and five military airfields. Numerous events are being held throughout the week and involve both the S.C. Aviation Association and […]
Paul Werts Retiring After 38 Years with SC Aeronautics
Paul Werts, Program Manager at the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) is retiring after spending over 38 years with the SCAC. His last day will be February 28th. “I had a wonderful career with the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission,” said Werts. “Public service is a honor and being part of the aviation industry is truly […]
Intellisoft Study to Lift Aviation Security Best Practices
Leading identity and credential management company, Intellisoft is polling more than 3,500 industry leaders in order to release a study designed to improve aviation security best practices. The survey includes 23 questions aimed at finding out what is on the minds of industry leaders, said David Peeples, Intellisoft’s president and founder. The results of the […]
Daher Announces Record TBM Attendance in Charleston
Daher and the TBM Owners and Pilots Association (TBMOPA) announced a record attendance at its latest annual gathering, with over 100 TBMs – including 20 brand-new TBM 900s, as well as the predecessor TBM 850s and TBM 700s – arriving at Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI) in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The 2015 TBMOPA […]
Aviation Touches Lives in South Carolina
Aviation touches the lives of countless South Carolinians in ways that might surprise you. In honor of Aviation Week Aug. 17-23, the South Carolina Aviation Association and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission will showcase the impact aviation has on the state, its people and the economy. With more than 100 aerospace-related companies in South Carolina, […]
