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 […]
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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, […]
Southeastern Aviation Expo to Promote Safety – General Aviation
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) will be hosting its third annual Southeast Aviation Expo on Friday and Saturday, September 27- 28, 2013. Officials with the SCAA and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) announced National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO, Ed Bolen will be a featured speaker. Paul Werts, Executive Director with the South […]
Aviation Week Proclaimed by South Carolina Governor
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed August 19 – August 23, 2013 as South Carolina Aviation Week. The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has partnered with the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) to develop a week that promotes, educates and celebrates the aviation industry in South Carolina. “South Carolina’s airport system plays a vital role in the […]
NASAO, Other Top Aviation Organizations Recognize South Carolina Governor for Declaring August 13-18 ‘Aviation Week’
NASAO, along with the Alliance for Aviation Across America and other national aviation organizations recognized South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for declaring August 13-18 “Aviation Week.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, plays in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. Aviation in South Carolina provides thousands […]
Aviation in South Carolina to Benefit from Code Overhaul
On June 18, 2012, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley signed into law a major revision to the Aeronautics Code of Laws- Title 55, updating the code to reflect advancements in the industry over the last 50 years. Many of the aeronautical laws in the outdated code predated the Civil Aeronautics Administration and conflicted with current […]
