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A new leader has been named for the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. The airport has named Chris White president & CEO, effective Jan. 5. (Photo/CAE)
Dec 8, 2025

Columbia Metropolitan Airport names new president and CEO

Columbia Metropolitan Airport appoints new president & CEO with 30+ years in aviation, aiming to expand service, growth, and regional impact.

State Sen. Josh Kimbrell presents the Order of the Palmetto to Dave Edwards on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster. (Photo/Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District)
Nov 24, 2025

GSP leader Dave Edwards receives Order of the Palmetto

GSP CEO Dave Edwards has received the Order of the Palmetto for leadership that advanced air service, boosted economic growth and set records for passenger traffic.

Since the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport opened in 1962, only two people have served as chair of the airport commission. It's about to get its third. (Photo/File)
Nov 19, 2025

Doug Smith named chair of Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission

Doug Smith has been elected chair of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission, becoming only the third leader to oversee GSP’s governance since its 1962 opening.

Dave Edwards, president and CEO of GSP, accepts the award from Kevin Burke, president and CEO ACI-NA and Kevin Dolliole, chair of the ACI-NA Board of Directors. (Photo/ACI-NA)
Oct 29, 2025

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport leader earns industry leadership award

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport CEO Dave Edwards receives the 2025 ACI-NA Visionary Leadership Award for innovation and growth in aviation.

Brings 16 years of aviation experience including Ohio Air National Guard. (Photo/Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District)
Oct 1, 2025

GSP names new COO and vice president

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has appointed Cody Bauman as COO and vice president to lead operations, facilities and public safety functions.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

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Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

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Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

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Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

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Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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