Tag Archives: Aircraft

See the Upper Cumberland from above at the Crossville Memorial Airport Open House and Fly-In. City Manager Greg Wood said the Saturday event runs from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Wood said different aircraft will be on display for free with $25 vintage plane rides available. ” That is one of the biggest sellers, some people come back year after ... Read More »

Crossville was announced Tuesday as the headquarters for technology startup Whisper Aero. Whisper Aero focuses on developing the next generation of electric thrusters for drones, aircraft and electric vertical takeoff and landing. The company focuses on reducing noise pollution as the technology is applied to consumer markets and development of electric propulsion devices. The new operations and headquarters are expected ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has the first UC Air Fair, a two-day event in October. Aviation Event Consultant Greg Gibson said the design is to offer something beyond just aircraft. Gibson said there will be a unique take on the 5K, lit by hot air balloons and neon flights at night. “They do a formation flight through these lit ... Read More »

Commercial flights at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport are a real possibility the airport is preparing for. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport is close to qualifying for a feeder flight through the Essential Air Service program. Selby said the airport meets an important qualifier, being 60 nautical miles from Nashville’s airport. “Potentially bringing a consultant in that just ... Read More »

The Livingston-Overton County Airport is looking for a new client to be an economic driver in the community. Airport Committee Chair Jason Duke said that the formerly known Fitzgerald Hangar is now unoccupied. Duke said that the top priority during his client pursuit is a maintenance or avionics facility to boost the local tax base and fuel sales. “My long-term ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will begin accepting bids for a fuel tank farm May 26. Engineer Richard Rinks said the airport needs the tank farm to store extra fuel. Increased air traffic at the airport has increased the demand. At least three stages are involved in this project process. Rinks said power lines will be installed to provide enough ... Read More »