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Boeing hopes 787 inventory takes off soon
Last year was a rebuilding year for Boeing — there’s just not a whole lot of building new 787 jets here in South Carolina. Deliveries of the jet have been halted since May when the Federal Aviation Administration requested to look into further production quality issues regarding tiny gaps found between the [...]
Breeze Airways adds 2 more routes from Charleston airport
Lucky 13. Breeze Airways is adding two more routes from Charleston International Airport for the first time since the airline’s opening in May. On Feb. 18, travelers will be able to connect to New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. Fares will start at $39 one-way[...]
Charleston airport reveals ‘quick win’ growth opportunities
The pandemic may have halted the region’s economy for a few months, but some industries are bouncing back harder than ever. The port has seen a record eight months of cargo volume, furniture is up 55% as a commodity, and the Charleston International Airport is predicting its best year ever after five months into the f[...]
CRAFT Flight Training named Entrepreneur of the Year
CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation was named Enterpreneur of the Year by the Small Business Development Center during the 2021 North Charleston Business Expo on Thursday. The Business Expo was held Thursday at the North Charleston Convention Center in partnership with the city of North Charleston and[...]
Charleston, Greenville and other SC airports receive millions in FAA grants
Charleston International Airport will receive almost $2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to put toward making the airport safer and more sustainable. On Aug. 24, the FAA announced it was investing $766 million into nationwide projects that have potential to mitigate environmental impacts, increase accessibility and expand capacity at airports in 44 states, as […]
CRAFT becomes 1st Part 141 flight training school in Lowcountry
Get ready for takeoff. Charleston Regional Accelerated Flight Training and Simulation has received a Provisional Part 141 Training approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, the flight school said in a news release. The accreditation makes CRAFT only the second school in South Carolina and the first in Charleston ap[...]
Boeing manufacturing flaw slows production
The already sluggish delivery of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner jets has taken another hit with a manufacturing flaw announced late Monday by the Federal Aviation Administration. The issue, gaps where the parts of the fuselage converge near the nose of some undelivered jets, will require reworking and additional inspection e[...]
Breeze Airways expands flights to 5 more cities
After a successful inaugural flight out of Charleston on May 27, Breeze Airways has launched five more flights out of Charleston International Airport. The routes to five new cities begin today and are part of Breeze’s continuous rollout of non-stop routes. Service will extend to New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Richmond and [...]
JetBlue founder brings new airline to Charleston International Airport
A new airline has landed at Charleston International Airport, and the company was established by JetBlue founder David Neeleman. Breeze Airways is making its debut May 27 with its first takeoff coming out of Charleston International, the airport said in a news release. The inaugural flight will connect Charleston with Tampa, Fla[...]
