Tag Archives: Dean Selby

The nature of commercial flight undergoing changes, and it could be a benefit to smaller airports like the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a long-term restructuring could see a rise in the popularity of smaller carriers as larger carriers tend to be less interested in small markets. “There’s a multitude of these smaller carriers that is ... Read More »

A new private hangar under construction at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could help free up more hangar space. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the Averitt/JetRight hangar will serve as the middle ground between its Nashville and Knoxville locations. “They actually have an aircraft based here now, and they’re just going to be able to move it into their private ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport has developed a capital improvements project plan for incoming federal funds. Airport Manager Dean Selby said a recent infrastructure bill allocates an additional $159,000 in revenues for the airport. He said the main focus for fund use will be ramp expansions. “To get to the T hangars that we’re needing to build just to expand the ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Airport is creating a nine-member board to figure out how to implement commercial flights. Airport Manager Dean Selby said Cookeville, Sparta, Putnam and White County will have a representative as well as five members that Selby will select.   “We’re changing the way that we are doing a lot of things that you have to do for ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Manager Dean Selby asked the four government entities affiliated with the airport to consider increasing their contributions. Those four entities are Putnam County, Cookeville, White County, and Sparta. The request to increase from $28,000 to $35,00 each came as part of budget approval at Tuesday’s airport board meeting. “I feel like, and based on TDOT’s (study), ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is exploring avenues for a public forum to discuss the potential for commercial flight activity. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that he wanted to address any rumors or concerns from the public as they move forward in the process. He said that it’s important to have an open discourse when it comes to addressing community needs. ... Read More »

The planning and financials of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s Air Fair were discussed on Tuesday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said it has been a big project to plan, but that is what he asked for. Selby said that luckily, as the Air Fair approaches the October 22 and 23 date, the event’s finances are lining up with what ... Read More »

Commercial flight consultants can begin presenting their qualifications to the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. The Airport Board approved publishing the request Thursday night. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the airport can get answers to unknown questions, like airlines to partner with and the best destinations. Selby said there is already buzz about how this region is under served, needing an ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved raising its portion of funding on the latest fuel farm phase. Airport Manager Dean Selby said that because bids for tank design and installation came in roughly $300,000 more than projected. The airport upped its share of the costs to 20 percent. Selby said now the airport needs T-DOT Aeronautics help combating rising ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board has approved pursuing a consultant for adding commercial flights. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he knows at least three to four companies that could provide qualified consultants to select from. Selby said the consultant is key to bridging the relationship between the airport and an airline. “For me, my thing is understanding the airport ... Read More »