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Air Wisconsin to locate new flight crew base at CAE
The United regional carrier says the base, which will be operational on Oct. 1, will add around 150 positions. Under the name United Express, Air Wisconsin operates daily flights to Chicago and Washington, D.C., from Columbia.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport traffic on the rise
May and June passenger traffic at Columbia Metropolitan Airport increased 9% compared to the same period last year. The airport also announced Delta Air Lines will increase aircraft size for flights into Columbia beginning this fall.
Department of Commerce taking recruiting trip
A 15-person delegation including Gov. Henry McMaster will attend the Farnborough International Airshow beginning Monday in the United Kingdom. The event allows the department to recruit aerospace-related companies to the state.
Gula promoted to executive director at CAE
Michael Gula, 36, has been the director of operations, planning and facilities for the Columbia Metropolitan Airport since January 2014. He succeeds Dan Mann, now the executive director at the Louisville Regional Airport Authority.
SC Aerospace adds 4 partners
Lockheed Martin, Toray, Composite Resources and the Charleston Regional Development Alliance have joined the public-private partnership to market and advance South Carolina's aerospace industry.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport seeing more traffic, capacity
Columbia Metropolitan Airport reported a 17.7% increase in passenger traffic compared to April 2017, part of steady growth during the first four months of the season. Officials expect the trend to continue with added capacity.
American increasing size, capacity of Columbia aircraft
In June, American Airlines will replace its current 76-seat regional jets with 140-seat mainline aircraft on flights between Columbia Metropolitan Airport and its Texas hub, Dallas-Fort Worth.
CAE reports increase in passengers
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has seen a 5.3% increase in air traffic during the first two months of 2018 compared to last year. Nearly 166,000 total passengers used the airport during that time compared to 157,000 in 2017.
Study shows S.C. airports contribute $16.3 billion to state economy
A report from the S.C. Aeronautics Commission found that the state's 57 airports support nearly 123,000 employees. Columbia Metropolitan Airport had a total impact of 6,642 workers, for an overall economic impact of $748 million.
