Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) announced the launch of a new Drone Pilot Training course in partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI). This cutting-edge 8-week UAS Bootcamp program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in drone operations, safety, regulations, and hands-on flight training—culminating in multiple nationally recognized certifications. Open to beginners and […]
South Carolina
South Carolina Aviation Week 2025 Calendar Now Live
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) and SC Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) announced that the South Carolina Aviation Week 2025 calendar is now live! Scheduled for April 27–May 3, this annual, week-long celebration showcases the vibrancy and value of airports across the state. Held under the theme “Connections & Commerce,” South Carolina Aviation Week highlights how the […]
SCAA Hosts Engaging Legislative Reception to Advocate for Recurring Airport Funding
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) hosted a well-attended Legislative Reception on March 4 at the Capitol Center Lobby, bringing together aviation leaders and state legislators. The event, held from 5-7 p.m., provided a key opportunity for SCAA members to engage directly with elected officials about the critical role airports play in the state’s economic […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Hosts Successful 2025 Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) successfully hosted its 2025 SCAA Annual Conference from February 12-14, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, bringing together aviation professionals from across the state to explore the latest in aviation technology, management practices, and policy updates. This year’s conference, themed “The New Aviation Economy: Connecting People, Goods, and Ideas,” […]
South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members at 2025 SCAA Annual Conference
The South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame proudly inducted three remarkable individuals at the 2025 Annual Conference held in Greenville, SC, on February 13, 2025. The event was highlighted by a unique theatrical performance inspired by the Wright Brothers, presented by Hardin and his son, Tucker, setting the stage for the evening’s honors. Families of […]
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has awarded five scholarships to South Carolinians pursuing careers in the aviation industry. They are LeeAnne Aganos, Colin Crader, John Gay, Karlie Hayes and Oswaldo Trejo. LeeAnne Aganos, of Horry, a standout student at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, began the Aviation Maintenance Program in January 2024 and quickly impressed […]
Fairfield County Airport Encourages Youth to Explore Careers in Aviation During SC Aviation Week
Fairfield County Airport is celebrating the essential careers of the aviation industry during South Carolina Aviation Week providing three local high school seniors with discovery flights on Monday. For the sixth consecutive year, high school students were recruited to participate in the discovery flights by Fairfield County Airport Director Denise Bryan C.M. The students […]
GSP Breaks Ground on New Parking Garage and Rental Car Facility
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of a new parking garage and consolidated rental car facility on Tuesday, February 27th. The new $97 million facility will feature time-saving Park Assist technology for public parking, a spacious rental car lobby, and dedicated areas for premium rentals, quick drop-off, fueling, and car washing. […]
State Champion Crowned at 2024 State High School Aviation Championship
On February 23, 2024, the Challenger Learning Center in Columbia, SC, witnessed the thrilling spectacle of the Second Annual AviCom, a prestigious event organized by Greenville Technical Charter High School in collaboration with Triple Tree Aerodrome. This remarkable occasion marks South Carolina as the only state in the nation to crown a “State Champion” for […]
South Carolina Aeronautics Commission Approves Nearly $2.8 Million in Airport and Educational Grants Throughout the State
In its meeting on November 14, 2023, the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission approved 23 grant requests totaling nearly $2.8 million. A diverse range of projects includes the purchase of programmable drones for the Challenger Learning Center in Columbia, the replacement of Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment at Donaldson Field, the installation of an Automated Weather […]
