Midcoast Regional Airport gets new management
HINESVILLE — MidCoast Regional Airport has hired a new company, Volo Aviation LLC, to oversee all facets of the airport’s general aviation operations.
MidCoast Regional marks the fifth location for Volo Aviation, which is headquartered in Statford, Conn.
MidCoast general manager Charlie Martin and line technicians Barry Aston and Kevin Adams will remain on staff at MidCoast, which has two 5,000-foot runways and 24 based aircraft.
“We’re glad to welcome Volo Aviation,” aiport board chairman Allen Brown said. “We share a desire to serve our current tenants and local aviation enthusiasts while engaging the community as a whole to increase appreciation for MCRA.”
Volo’s Brian Ciambra said the company sees a great opportunity at MidCoast.
“The airport boasts beautiful facilities, is a convenient stop near the Georgia coast, and the surrounding community offers a great business environment,” Ciambra said. “We are eager to let folks know about this airport. We feel it is a gem worth sharing.”
Student design competition opens at Savannah Tech
Savannah Technical College is accepting entries for the 18th annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week student design competition. The competition is open to all elementary (grades K-5), middle (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students in Georgia.
The contest is held annually in conjunction with Manufacturers’ Appreciation Week and is designed to promote awareness among elementary and high school students of the role manufacturing plays in Georgia’s economy.
Artwork submitted to Savannah Tech will be entered in the statewide competition where three winners will be chosen in each group. First-place winners receive scholarships for $500. Second-place winners receive $300 scholarships, and third-place winners receive $100 scholarships.
Artwork must be received by Wednesday, Feb. 5. For details or more information, contact Amy Shaffer at 912-443-5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu.
For additional information on Georgia Manufacturing Week or the student design competition, go to www.georgiamaw.org.
Hot air balloon rides to benefit nonprofit
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — RE/MAX Island Realty and Abbey Glen will sponsor tethered hot air balloon rides from 3:30-5:30 p.m. today, weather permitting.
Rides will be available for donations of $5 per adult and $3 per child under 12 years of age. All proceeds will be given to Bluffton Self Help on behalf of Abbey Glen and RE/MAX Island Realty.
Abbey Glen is located at 221 Abbey Glen Way off New River Road between Hwy. 278 and Argent Road. For information, call Phill Nagley at 843-812-6695.
