Two new employees have joined the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. Christopher S. Eversmann, P.E., A.A.E., will be the Airport Development Program Manager and Ronnie L. Gannt will be a pilot with the Commission. Gantt starts his new position this month and Eversmann will join the Commission in October. Gannt has worked in the aviation industry […]
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Statewide Events Highlight South Carolina Aviation Week
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 […]
SC Aviation Association Holds Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) held its Annual Conference at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on February 15 -17, 2023. The three-day conference brought together airport directors and managers, commissioners, government officials, consultants, airport partners, aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders. The conference theme was “Navigating the Future” and covered industry trends, state […]
SC Aviation Association Announces 2023 – 2024 Executive Committee, New Directors
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its new directors and executive committee for the 2023-2024 year. The 2023-2024 SCAA Executive Committee members include President Kevin Howell, Senior Vice President/COO of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport; Vice-President Ryan Hounshell, Operations Manager at Holt Consulting, Treasurer James Stephens, Director at Greenville Downtown Memorial Airport and Past-President, Terry […]
Greenville-Spartanburg Names Vice President/Chief Commercial Officer
Steven Baldwin Associates has announced the selection of Deven Judd, A.A.E., IAP, PMP as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in Greer, South Carolina. The Airport is owned and operated by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District. Judd has served as the Director, Concessions Development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) […]
South Carolina Aviation Maintenance Technician of the Year is Henry Williamson
Photo above – From left, Chris Bethea, SC Aeronautics Commission, District 7; Mr, Williamson; Terry Connorton, SCAA President; James Stephens, then-Executive Director of SC Aeronautics Commission and current Director of Greenville Downtown Airport. A few years ago, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission and South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) added a new component to the annual […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Awards Five Scholarships
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. The five winners, Emily Apostolico, Emily Nasto, Peter O’Connor, Solomon Vang, and Hiram Varner, each received a $1,000 award. About the Scholarship Winners: Emily Apostolico, of Charleston, is pursuing a private pilot license. A high school senior […]
GSP Airport District Names New Chief Human Resources Officer
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (District) has named Kelly G. Dawsey, SHRM-SCP, as its new Chief Human Resources Officer. Dawsey began her role at the District on August 1, 2022. “Kelly will be a valued addition to the GSP team. Her vast experience in the areas of compensation, benefits, strategic planning, and recruiting will allow the […]
2022 South Carolina Aviation Week Promotes Economic and Educational Impact of Aviation Industry
South Carolina Aviation Week is August 14-20, 2022. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with 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. “The promotion of Aviation week helps develop intentional pathways for promoting interest in aviation […]
South Carolina Aviation Week Off to A Flying Start
South Carolina Aviation Week is in full swing with events each day through August 20th. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with 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, […]
