aviation industry

Infinity Aviation Group has opened a Charleston headquarters as it looks to expand its national network of fixed-base operations. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 26, 2026

Infinity Aviation opens headquarters in Charleston

Infinity Aviation Group opens a Charleston headquarters to grow its FBO network through mergers and expand private jet operations across the U.S.

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner built in North Charleston will join Delta Air Lines’ long-haul fleet as part of the carrier’s latest widebody aircraft order. (Photo/Boeing)
Jan 13, 2026

Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787s from North Charleston

Delta Air Lines ordered 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners built in North Charleston, with options for 30 more, to support long-haul international growth

Alaska Airlines says its largest-ever airplane order with Boeing replenishes its existing fleet and prepares the company for more international flights. (Photo/Boeing)
Jan 8, 2026

Alaska Airlines’ largest Boeing order includes SC-made Dreamliners

Alaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing jets including 737-10s and South Carolina-built 787 Dreamliners to expand domestic routes and grow global service.

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.

Twenty-seven of 37 planes that were part of deals struck at a Washington summit will be South Carolina-made Boeing Dreamliners. (Photo/Boeing)
Nov 12, 2025

Boeing secures more Central Asia jet orders for North Charleston-made planes

Boeing wins orders for up to 37 airplanes from airlines in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan following the C5+1 Summit at the White House.

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.

Ruediger Franke (left), managing director and CEO of HHN, and GSP President and CEO Dave Edwards sign an agreement to collaborate on best practices for operating the two airports. (Photo/Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport)
Aug 27, 2025

GSP partners with Frankfurt-Hahn Airport on passenger, air cargo practices

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport and Germany’s Frankfurt-Hahn Airport signed a partnership to expand air cargo and share best practices in operations.