Raleigh Executive Jetport Hosts U.S. Aircraft Expo

Kim Stevens North Carolina
Earle Boyter, Director of Kodiak Sales in the Northeast for Daher Aircraft was on hand to answer questions.
Photos by Kim Stevens

A static display of aircraft from some of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers and dealers joined forces on Friday and Saturday at Raleigh Executive Jetport. The latest models of general aviation aircraft were on display for the free, two-day showcase, just one of 12 in the nation, and the only expo scheduled this year on the East Coast between White Plains, New York, and Naples, Florida.

Andres Santamaria with Lifestyle Aviation answers questions about the Diamond DA40. In the cockpit are Don Williams and John Barker.

An ownership seminar on Friday at noon featured representatives from AirFleet Capital, Aviation Tax Consultants and Wings Aviation Insurance to provide essential information on acquiring and owning aircraft.

Raleigh Exec is located just 15 minutes from Raleigh’s Outer Beltline and designated as a reliever airport for Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). The airport is home to a vibrant aviation community centered around corporate aircraft, aviation-related businesses, recreational planes and one of the nation’s oldest and most respected flying clubs.

The ICON A5 drew a lot of attention.

Among airport’s full services are Jet A and 100LL aircraft fuel, complete aircraft maintenance, avionics repair, pilot weather services, flight schools, secure hangars with limited-access gates, car service, courtesy and rental automobiles, and catering.

Nicole Pereira and Jake Morris assisted attendees at the registration table.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.