The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released its annual list of all commercial service airports in the country, ranked by numbers of passenger enplanements. For the first time, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) ranked as the third busiest airport in North Carolina, behind Charlotte Douglas International Airport (busiest) and Raleigh Durham International Airport (second busiest). AVL […]
Dedication Ceremony Set for September – A Memorial to the 15,500 of the US Army Air Forces Who Died in Training but Never Formally Recognized
This year, at a uniquely restored major WWII training station, a dedication ceremony will give the first-ever public recognition to a category of heroes who paid the ultimate price in US military service. They were lost before they could even get to combat. Join the 467th Bomb Group Association and the Historic Wendover Air Field […]
Breeze Airways to Begin Phoenix Sky Harbor Service in November
Last week, Breeze Airways Chief Operating Officer Michael Wuerger announced service from Phoenix to Charleston, South Carolina and Provo, Utah beginning November 2, 2022. “I welcome Breeze Airways and its innovative approach to air travel as we increase travel options and passenger volume at Sky Harbor International Airport,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “We look […]
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Wins Major DOT Grant to Help Expand Air Service
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Service Development Program. EWN is one of 25 communities nationwide to receive a grant this year. The DOT’s grant makes $776,000 available to EWN and the matching contributions from state and local […]
Asheville Regional Airport Opens New Cell Phone Lot and Expanded Shuttle Lot
Asheville Regional Airport has opened a new Cell Phone Lot. This lot is located across the street from the main entrance to the terminal, on Airport Park Rd. The lot will give those picking up passengers a complimentary place to park and wait. The Airport has also expanded the Shuttle Lot in the same area. […]
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Increase Use of Drones to Inspect and Maintain Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, which would authorize $100 million in competitive grants to use American-made drones to perform critical infrastructure inspection, maintenance or construction projects. This bipartisan bill would also authorize $100 million in grants for workforce training and […]
Etihad Airways Scales Up Its Cargo Operations with Airbus’ New Generation A350F Freighter
Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new generation A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow. The freighters will upgrade Etihad’s freight capacity by deploying the most efficient cargo aircraft available in the market. This order of the A350F sees the national carrier of the UAE expanding […]
Jason Momoa’s “Dream Comes True” as He Serves Mananalu on Hawaiian Airlines Flight
Recently, Jason Momoa surprised a cabin of passengers on a Hawaiian Airlines flight to his home state of Hawaii. “Aloha kakahiaka. Good morning guests, this is Jason Momoa,” he announced through the intercom. While traveling to Hawaii, he handed out bottles of Mananalu and brought awareness to his company’s mission to eliminate single-use plastic water […]
New Certified-Professional Aerial Applicator Safety Steward (C-PAASS) Program Launching in 2023
As the agricultural aviation industry moves from its first century into its second, it faces a strong and increasing demand for fast and effective agricultural input services. It also faces challenges from additional regulations, public input, rising insurance costs, stiffer pesticide label language and competition from technological advances in other facets of agriculture. To meet […]
AOPA’S You Can Fly Program Celebrates 200th Flying Club
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s You Can Fly program recently celebrated its 200th flying club formed since its inception. AOPA recognized members of the Lake Shelbyville Flying Club from Shelby County, Illinois during an annual Pilot Town Hall presentation at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Shelby County Airport manager Scott Jefson said the pace of […]
