News – Huntsville International Airport https://www.flyhuntsville.com Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:22:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 Huntsville International Airport Partners with FAA Testing Drone Detection Systems to Protect U.S. Airports https://www.flyhuntsville.com/huntsville-international-airport-partners-with-faa-testing-drone-detection-systems-to-protect-u-s-airports/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:14:53 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9666 Huntsville, AL (March 16, 2023) – It’s a familiar occurrence these days – you’re enjoying an outdoor concert or sporting event and hear a loud whirring just overhead reminiscent of an extra-large bumblebee. Unmanned aerial systems, or drones as they are usually called, are more popular than ever, and most of the time, they are […]

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]]> The Port of Huntsville Publishes our FY22 Annual Report https://www.flyhuntsville.com/the-port-of-huntsville-publishes-our-fy22-annual-report/ Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:13:01 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9550 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., November 18, 2022 – The Port of Huntsville is pleased to publish our Annual Report for fiscal year 2022. The report is available on the web at https://hsv2022annualreport.org/. The report includes a letter from CEO Butch Roberts and Board Chair Mark McDaniel, the Port’s financial statement, current leadership, and these articles: Commercial Reentry […]

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]]> Breeze Airways Adding Orlando to Nonstop Destinations From Huntsville https://www.flyhuntsville.com/breeze-airways-adding-orlando-to-nonstop-destinations-from-huntsville/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:43:57 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9489 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., October 21, 2022 – Huntsville travelers will enjoy a new nonstop Breeze route to Orlando as well as the return of the BreezeThru seasonal route to Charleston, S.C., starting March 2, 2023. Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is launching new service from Huntsville, including nonstop service […]

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]]> Huntsville International Awarded $10 Million in BIL Funding https://www.flyhuntsville.com/huntsville-international-awarded-10-million-in-bil-funding/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:44:31 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9492 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 8, 2022 – Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has received a $10 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration that will be used to improve amenities and access in the airport terminal. The allocation is part of the $1 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program grants announced Thursday. “These funds will mean an […]

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]]> LATAM Star Offers New Direct Cargo Service to Brazil from HSV https://www.flyhuntsville.com/latam-star-offers-new-direct-cargo-service-to-brazil-from-hsv/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:46:06 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9496 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 8, 2022 – The Port of Huntsville announces greater opportunity for businesses as the new LATAM Star route begins air cargo service direct from HSV to Brazil. LATAM Group (“LATAM”) is offering the service in collaboration with freight forwarder DSV at Huntsville International Airport. “We are thrilled to add this direct service to […]

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]]> HSV First Commercial Airport to Receive FAA License to Land Commercial Space Vehicle https://www.flyhuntsville.com/hsv-first-commercial-airport-to-receive-faa-license-to-land-commercial-space-vehicle/ Fri, 13 May 2022 18:25:23 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9431 Huntsville International Airport has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow commercial space vehicles to land in Huntsville. Huntsville International Airport, located in North Alabama, is the first commercial airport in the U.S. approved as a reentry site to receive a space vehicle landing. “Huntsville has propelled us into another historic first […]

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]]> CEO Rick Tucker to retire, Butch Roberts Appointed Next Airport Authority Leader https://www.flyhuntsville.com/ceo-rick-tucker-to-retire-butch-roberts-appointed-next-airport-authority-leader/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:46:17 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9392 HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 6, 2022 – The Port of Huntsville announced today that Rick Tucker, Chief Executive Officer of the international transportation and business hub which includes Huntsville International Airport, International Intermodal Center and Jetplex Industrial Park, will be retiring on December 31, 2022. Tucker’s leadership “has grown the organization to superlative reputation and provided […]

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]]> Best Trips Start with Good Preparation, Knowing Expectations https://www.flyhuntsville.com/best-trips-start-with-good-preparation-knowing-expectations/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:02:22 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9258 Best Trips Start with Good Preparation, Knowing Expectations Travelers can minimize line time at TSA checkpoints by planning ahead AAA anticipating 6.4 million will travel by air over the holidays TSA offers help for travelers through social and traditional channels   HUNTSVILLE, Ala., December 16, 2021 –‘Tis the season for togetherness, and travelers are expected […]

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]]> HSV West Runway Reopens Following Year-Long Renovation https://www.flyhuntsville.com/hsv-west-runway-reopens-following-year-long-renovation/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:45:39 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9255 HSV West Runway Reopens Following Year-Long Renovation 12,600-Foot Runway Second Longest in the Southeast U.S. Transitions to LED Lighting, Receives New Pavement 12-month Project Price Tag is $23.5 million West Runway Returned to Service for Passenger and Cargo Aircraft   HUNTSVILLE, Ala., December 13, 2021 – Aircraft flying in and out of Huntsville International Airport will […]

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]]> Helpful Tips for Holiday Travelers https://www.flyhuntsville.com/helpful-tips-for-holiday-travelers/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 22:42:43 +0000 https://www.flyhuntsville.com/?p=9253 Helpful Tips for Holiday Travelers TSA expects surge in travel volume for Thanksgiving, stresses preparedness Masks are still required in airports and on aircraft per federal mandate   HUNTSVILLE, Ala., November 19, 2021 – Travelers are taking back to the skies this Thanksgiving with an expected 20 million passengers in the air during the holiday, nearly […]

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