Upgrades, Prevention Plans Reviewed By Airport Board
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport set to undertake several infrastructure upgrades, including foundation repairs to Hangar Row A. Airport Director Dean Selby said work on the hangar row is expected to start within the next two weeks and be finished in 60 days. “We’ve still got some issues to work through, it’s a work in progress,” […]
UCRA Creating Team To Lead Commercial Flight Efforts
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 […]
Airport Board To Consider Feasibility Study Over Commercial Flights
A feasibility study on commercial flights at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could gain approval this week. The regional airport board will consider the work authorization of phase one Tuesday. Airport Manager Dean Selby said he expects the motion to pass based on the terms. “What drives the next phase is what do we see […]
UCRA Approves Ailevon Pacific For Commercial Airport Consulting
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board approved Ailevon Pacific Aviation Consulting for commercial air services consulting. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the next step would be to begin scoping the work in a feasibility study. “What are we looking for? We’re looking to see if this will work basically,” Selby said. “So what will we […]
Commercial Flight Consultant Request Published By UC Regional Airport
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 […]
UC Regional Airport Pursuing Consultant To Bridge Gap With Airlines
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 […]
UC Regional Airport Pursuing Commercial Service Flights
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 […]
UC Regional Sees Steady Flights During Pandemic
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport could benefit from a move away from commercial travel to corporate travel. Airport manager Dean Selby said he’s seen this as a result of the pandemic. He said this kind of travel is becoming more common because corporations do not want their executives to fly commercially. “We’re already seeing increased […]
