By Kim J Stevens I didn’t set out to collect ball caps! In fact, I seldom wear them. But over the years I’ve picked up a few here and there. Not too long ago I was sorting through some of my aviation stuff and found a large tub full of hats. I realized I had […]
RDU Memorial Day Weekend Passenger Traffic Tops 2019
RDU’s busiest travel season kicked off with a bustling Memorial Day weekend. Passenger traffic was up 7% over 2019 levels and 23% above 2022 levels from Friday, May 26 through Monday, May 29. “RDU was pleased to welcome even more guests over the holiday weekend than we saw in 2019 when we broke records for […]
CLT Breaks Ground on Fourth Parallel Runway
Charlotte Douglas International Airport began the next project under the Destination CLT portfolio today with the groundbreaking of CLT’s fourth parallel runway. It was identified in the Airport’s 2016 Master Plan Update to address capacity, meeting future demand while enhancing operational efficiency. “This is a special day for the City of Charlotte as we break […]
Salem Academy and College One of Seven Schools Nationwide to Receive NASA Funding to Address STEM Gender Gap
Salem Academy and College, located in Winston-Salem, N.C., has been selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to receive a grant of almost $750,000 directed to attracting and retaining women in STEM degree programs and careers. Salem’s project “Soar with Salem: A Comprehensive Program to Inspire Women and Girls to Become the Next […]
‘Devotion’ Highlights Fly-In Theater lineup at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
Last year’s biographical film highlighting Medal of Honor recipient Tom Hudner and Jesse Brown leads this year’s impressive schedule of aviation movies at the Fly-In Theater during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The Fly-In Theater is part of the daily schedule at the 70th Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention on July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport. […]
American Airlines Expands Service at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport with Six Daily Flights
Travelers who choose their local airport, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), will soon have six daily American Airlines flight options connecting them through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world. The new schedule, which starts in July, represents an increase in total summer seat availability over American Airlines’ schedule in 2019. “As […]
SMF Receives FAA Funding for Relocation of Air Traffic Control Tower
The Sacramento County Department of Airports has announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will provide funding for the Sacramento International Airport’s (SMF) control tower replacement project. The tower’s replacement will be funded through the FAA’s $5 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act […]
West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame, Located at NCWV Airport, Announces Honorees for Class of 2023
The West Virginia Airport Managers Association has announced the selection of two new inductees into the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. Thomas R. Cochran, Director of Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, WV, and Perry E. Dillon formerly of Elkins, WV, were selected to join this esteemed group after careful review and consideration. Thomas […]
Women in Aviation International Launches Innovative Mentor Connect Program
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Mentor Connect program exclusively for the use of the WAI membership. Designed to connect aspiring WAI members with seasoned aviation professionals, Mentor Connect aims to foster meaningful mentorship relationships that will empower and support women in achieving their aviation career goals across all […]
Burlington Senior Squadron Wing of Civil Air Patrol Announces Promotion
Thomas “Tom” Henderson has been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, according to a statement by 1st Lt Lucien Thresher, Commander of the Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002) here. 2nd Lt Henderson presently serves as Communications Officer, Safety Officer, and Assistant Finance Officer for the Burlington Senior Squadron. “Tom is a valued officer, an enthusiastic aircrew member committed […]
