Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

Very low fares start at $59 WILMINGTON, N.C., June 30, 2022 — Avelo Airlines begins service today at its newest city, Wilmington, North Carolina, with its first route to Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the National Capital region via Baltimore / Washington International Airport read more about Avelo Airlines Kicks Off Service in Wilmington with First Flights to Orlando, Southern Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors

The Wilmington International Airport is pleased to announce the promotion of both Robert Campbell and Granseur Dick to Deputy Airport Director, effective July 1, 2022.  Robert Campbell will be the Deputy Airport Director of Finance, Marketing, and Human Resources and Granseur Dick the Deputy Airport Director of Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance. “Bob and Granseur are read more about ILM Announces Leadership Promotions, Names Deputy Airport Directors

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Wilmington International Airport Hosts Inaugural Cape Fear General Aviation Day

ILM and area general aviation partners collaborated to put on the first Cape Fear General Aviation Day on April 30th.  The purpose of the event was to offer pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers safety and educational modules, networking opportunities, and to further advance the aviation community. Numerous event partners collaborated on the event such read more about Wilmington International Airport Hosts Inaugural Cape Fear General Aviation Day

HELLO AVELO!

Avelo Airlines Announces Service at Wilmington with Three New Nonstop Routes to New Haven, Orlando and Washington D.C. Introductory very low fares start at $29* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avelo Airlines today announced Wilmington, North Carolina as the newest city to its network with three new nonstop routes: Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport read more about HELLO AVELO!

ILM Airport Hotel Partners Signs Lease at ILM Business Park, Plans to Develop an Upscale Crowne Plaza Hotel

At the April 6th New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, a 35-year long-term ground lease was approved for ILM Airport Hotel Partners.  The developers plan to work alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts to build a Crowne Plaza hotel. “We’re looking forward to working alongside IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the Crowne Plaza Wilmington International read more about ILM Airport Hotel Partners Signs Lease at ILM Business Park, Plans to Develop an Upscale Crowne Plaza Hotel

ILM Business Park Continues to Grow, CIL Capital, LLC Plan to Invest an Additional $50 Million

At the March 2nd New Hanover County Airport Authority meeting, a new lease was approved for CIL Capital, LLC. CIL Capital, LLC signed a long-term ground lease at the ILM Business Park with plans to develop an additional 250,000 square foot cold storage facility estimated to cost $50 million. “This new investment by CIL Capital read more about ILM Business Park Continues to Grow, CIL Capital, LLC Plan to Invest an Additional $50 Million

ILM Shares 2021 Annual Summary, Positioned Well for Future Growth

In 2021, Wilmington International Airport saw a strong return to travel, with 905,630 passengers flying to or from ILM. During the months of July-December 2021, ILM’s passenger recovery outperformed North Carolina and the United States. Further, the airport’s annual operations figures showed ILM’s total 2021 airport operations increased 17% when compared to 2019. View ILM’s read more about ILM Shares 2021 Annual Summary, Positioned Well for Future Growth

Noise Abatement Initiative Update: Letter of Agreement Forthcoming

ILM was made aware that earlier today several F-18s visited the area that were unfamiliar with the noise abatement initiative.  A letter of Agreement is in process between the FAA and the military.  Once the Letter of Agreement is finalized, the Air Traffic Control Tower will have better operational control over noise sensitive issues.  The read more about Noise Abatement Initiative Update: Letter of Agreement Forthcoming

New Air Service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM): United launches nonstop flight between ILM and Newark (EWR)

United Airlines will begin new nonstop service between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), starting February 11, 2022.The nonstop flights are already loaded in United’s system and interested travelers may book their flight now at www.united.com. The nonstop flights will operate twice daily on the CRJ-550. United’s CRJ-550 is the world’s read more about New Air Service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM): United launches nonstop flight between ILM and Newark (EWR)

Jeffrey Bourk Selected to Lead Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to New Heights

The New Hanover County Airport Authority Board has named Jeffrey Bourk as ILM’s new Airport Director. Bourk will begin in this new role on January 3, 2022. “We received 107 applications after a nationwide search, and Mr. Bourk stood out to all of us with his 25 years in airport business and operations management, the read more about Jeffrey Bourk Selected to Lead Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to New Heights