October Air Event In Works For UC Regional Airport
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will continue discussions with a promoter who wants to begin an October event. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the Florida-based promoter has been involved with major air shows. Selby said he did not want to reveal his name until they were further long in negotiating an agreement. The promoter wants […]
UC Regional Airport Expecting New Fuel Truck In July
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is expecting its new fuel truck to arrive at the end of July. Airport Manager Dean Selby said there has been a three to four week delay because of the computer chip shortage. However, Selby said when the truck arrives it is going to answer a pressing capacity need. “In […]
UC Regional Airport Responsible For $19.7 Million Impact
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is responsible for $19.7 million in direct economic impact to local economies. That is according to a survey commissioned by T-DOT Aeronautics. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this growth has been building for years by cold calling and visiting conventions to put the airport on the radar. “All the jobs […]
Airport Board OKs New Fuel Truck
With record fuel sales continuing, the time is now to buy a new fuel truck for the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport. That was the consensus of board members Tuesday night who approved the $188,300 purchase. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the current truck continues to develop problems and he worried about missing out on a […]
UC Regional Airport Scam Calls Return
Scam calls involving the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport have picked back up in 2021. Airport Manager Dean Selby said people have used the airport for a scam platform for years. Selby said the airport will never call and ask for money. “These scammers are using anything they can to pull on people’s heart strings when […]
Airport Board Approves Raises For Employees
Employees at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will receive raises based on evaluations. Airport Manager Dean Selby said the raises range from three to four percent based on evaluation. Selby said the raises were budgeted in the new fiscal year numbers with a total price tag of around $3,000. “I think it’s a fair evaluation, […]
UC Regional Airport Accepts Fuel Farm Bid
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport will move to phase two of its fuel farm project. The Airport board approved a $362,500 bid to install power lines for the pump, construct a maintenance building, and build foundations for the tanks. Thatcher Sales & Erectors submitted the low bid. Construction expected to begin this summer. Manager Dean Selby […]
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 […]
