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South Carolina Aviation Week is underway with events statewide
The state's growing aviation industry is in focus this week with the celebration of South Carolina Aviation Week, which started Sunday April 23 and runs through Saturday April 29
Fighter jets extend stay at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The S.C. Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing will be extending flight training operations for its F-16 Falcon fight jets at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for several weeks. The SCANG moved operations to the airport in April
VIEWPOINT: Airports show resiliency in wake of pandemic
As I sit here today and reflect on the last two years, I can honestly say it has been a mixture of emotions. Like many, I have experienced uncertainty and panic, confusion, and doubt, but then also hope and optimism. The pandemic
State programs work to fuel interest in aviation careers
Lori Wicker is likely one of the only people you will ever meet who regularly shows up at public schools with a helicopter or an airplane in tow. As executive vice president and director of science, technology, engineering and math
Group working to preserve key piece of history
An irreplaceable piece of South Carolina's aviation history sits in a rented corporate hangar in Columbia, being restored to its former glory by volunteers while it waits for a permanent home. The B-25C
Passenger traffic climbing at CAE
Passenger traffic at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is on the rise, with an 81.5% increase in January and an 85.95% increase in February from the previous year. CAE saw 69,231 passengers in February 2022, compared to
Fighter jets temporarily relocating to CAE
The South Carolina Air National Guard is temporarily relocating operation of F-16 Falcon fighter jets from McEntire Joint National Guard Base to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport to make way for runway resurfacing. The F-16s will arrive
Record number of guns found in S.C airports in 2021
A gun was discovered for every 77,135 passengers screened in S.C. in 2021. Nationally, a firearm was detected for every 97,999 passengers screened, according to TSA. In 2021, S.C. airports saw a record number of guns found, led by
CAE midyear passengers higher than projected
The Columbia airport has seen more passengers each month this year. The 37,007 passengers in January had grown to 83,289 by the close of June, with the total passenger count at 347,157 at the close of the first six months.
Viewpoint: Diversity and inclusion drive decisions at CAE
Mike Gula, executive director of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, outlines how utilizing the services of small, minority- and women-owned businesses helps drive the airport's growth and commitment to diversity.
Silver Airways begins nonstop service to Florida from CAE
The low-cost carrier will offer $49 one-way fares to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando though Jan. 31. Columbia Metropolitan Airport now has four airline partners and offers 11 nonstop routes to 10 cities.
Silver Airways to begin service to Florida from CAE
The regional airline will offer flights to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando beginning Dec. 17. One-way fares will start at $49, and flights will depart twice a week.
