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 […]
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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, […]
TL North America, Distributor of TL Sport Aircraft, Expands Dealer Network
In response to growing demand, TL North America, the exclusive distributor of TL Sport Aircraft in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, announced the expansion of their dealer network across the U.S. with the addition of 2 new dealers. TL Ultralight, the manufacturer of the aircraft based in the Czech Republic, and TL North America […]
Baldwin Safety & Compliance Welcomes First Graduating Class RedTail Flight Academy Intern
Baldwin Safety & Compliance announced it has initiated an internship program and welcomes Anthony Gilbert, a recent graduate of the RedTail Flight Academy, to the six-week placement. Donald Baldwin, President, Baldwin Safety & Compliance said, “I have always believed that internships are an excellent opportunity to introduce students to our industry and provide a foundation […]
GSP Receives $5.2 Million Grant for Air Cargo Infrastructure Improvements
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.2 million American Rescue Plan Act grant to support infrastructure improvements at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), according to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (District) will provide $3.4 million in local matching funds to the $5.2 million EDA investment for infrastructure […]
James Stephens to Take the Reins at Greenville Downtown Airport in October
James Stephens will be stepping down from his current role as Executive Director of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission to take the reins of the Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in October. Stephens, who has directed the Commission for eight years, also sits on the board of directors as Treasurer for the National Association of State […]
SC Aviation Association Announces 2022 – 2023 Executive Committee, New Directors
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) has announced its new directors and executive committee. Executive Committee members include President Terry Connorton, Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport Director; Vice President Kevin Howell, Senior Vice President/COO of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport; and Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Hounshell, Operations Manager at Holt Consulting Company. This is the second year of the Executive Committee’s […]
