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Football success drums up travel business
Football success for Clemson University means more opportunity for GSP airlines and more options for Clemson fans wanting to reach the other coast. Three airlines have added nonstop flights to California.
S.C. aerospace industry trending upward
South Carolina’s aerospace sector has grown steadily over the past several years, pushing many smaller and midsize aerospace firms to expand to keep pace with manufacturers’ needs, according to a new study on the industry.
United takes delivery of its 1st 787-10 in North Charleston
United Airlines is the first North American airline, and the second airline globally, to take delivery of a 787-10. The airline ordered 14 of Boeing's 787-10 jets total. Boeing has now delivered seven of the dash-10 Dreamliners.
CHS getting nonstop service to London in 2019
Travelers will be able to fly nonstop to London aboard a 787-8 Dreamliner starting next year, marking the state’s first trans-Atlantic service. British Airways plans to offer twice-weekly flights April through October.
United adding nonstop flights to Denver in June
United Airlines plans to launch daily nonstop service between Charleston and Denver in June. The airline will offer the flights between Charleston International Airport and Denver International Airport year-round.
Organizations to explore national aerospace coalition
The Aerospace Futures Alliance and the S.C. Council on Competitiveness/S.C. Aerospace are teaming up to explore the creation of a national coalition to address issues facing the aerospace industry.
Flame Spray investing $4 million in expansion, more jobs
Thermal spray coating manufacturer Flame Spray North America is expanding its existing manufacturing facility in Laurens County, investing $4 million and hiring 20 more employees.
Guided tour of airport offered
Richland County airport manager Chris Eversmann will lead a tour of the Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport on Sept. 6. “History and Hangars” is free, though limited space is available.
S.C. Aviation Week features safety forum
A safety forum for pilots and air traffic controllers will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, in room 104AB of the TD Convention Center in Greenville. Registration starts at 8 a.m. A pilot’s license is not required.
Lockheed Martin names new general manager for Greenville site
Mike Fox, current production operations director for Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Fighter Group programs, will succeed Don Erickson as the Greenville general manager and site director, effective Sept. 4.
GSP pours FAA grant funds into cargo growth
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will use about $11 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program funds to expand its capacity to accommodate large cargo planes.
Small airports have big impact on state’s economy
Airports don’t have to be large to make a significant contribution to the economy of a county or region.
