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Recent News
Below are recent news articles and media releases about the Hagerstown Regional Airport. Past articles are available in our Archived News.
Riding Along: Allegiant Air Flight From Hagerstown To Orlando
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 18, 2008)
Passengers on Allegiant Air's first flight out of Hagerstown to sunny Orlando, Florida came back home Monday night.
(link to Your4State.com)
Four airlines apply to serve Hagerstown
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 17, 2008)
Four companies have applied to provide commercial air service out of Hagerstown Regional Airport through a federal subsidy.
(link to Herald-Mail.com)
Hagerstown Jet Sets To Fun In The Sun!
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 17, 2008)
Hagerstown, Md. residents today take off for the fun and sun of Orlando, Fla. as low-fare airline Allegiant Air inaugurates nonstop service from Hagerstown Regional Airport to the Sunshine State.
Historic Plane Returns To Hagerstown Airport Sunday Play Media
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 16, 2008)
A piece of history flew into HGR Sunday, bringing back the historic C -119 aircraft.
(link to Your4State.com)
Flying Boxcar comes home
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 16, 2008)
Hundreds gathered at Hagerstown Regional Airport Sunday ... at 1:49 p.m., the Hagerstown Aviation Museum's Fairchild C-119 "Flying Boxcar" touched down, finally home, after 55 years, in the city of its birth.
(link to Herald-Mail.com)
Allegiant Air Takeoff To Orlando A Success
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 14, 2008)
The first passenger flight in over a year took off from Hagerstown Regional Airport Friday evening.
(link to Your4State.com)
Allegiant Air takes off for Orland
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 15, 2008)
Inaugural Allegiant Air flight from Hagerstown Regional Airport to Orlando, Fla.
(link to Herald-Mail.com)
10th Annual Hagerstown Aircraft Services & Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-In is set for Oct. 4th and 5th
1940's Hangar Dance Scheduled at Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal-Sponsored by CVB
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — September 29, 2008)
Hagerstown Aviation Museum Issues “Emergency Funding Appeal” for Donations to Return a C-119 “Flying Boxcar” to Washington County
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — September 25, 2008)
An Emergency Fundraising Campaign has been launched by the Hagerstown Aviation Museum to secure funding for unexpected repairs to the museum’s 1953 Fairchild C-119 “Flying Boxcar”.
Cardin, Mikulski Praise Congressional Passage Of Bill To Provide A One-Year Extension Of The EAS Waiver For Hagerstown Airport
(WASHINGTON — September 24, 2008)
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D–MD) that will continue the Essential Air Service (EAS) program at Hagerstown Airport through Sept. 30, 2009.
Hagerstown is all ears when it comes to landing Allegiant
(WASHINGTON COUNTY — September 18, 2008)
Carolyn S. Motz was smiling but silent as she walked to the podium, a gold Mickey Mouse pin on her jacket the only clue to what she was about to say.
(link to Herald-Mail.com)
Cardin, Mikulski Welcome Hagerstown Airport Announcement Of New Commercial Service
(WASHINGTON — September 17, 2008)
U. S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD) applauded today?s announcement by Hagerstown Regional Airport that Allegiant Air will provide new commercial air service with direct flights between Hagerstown, MD and Orlando, FL This opportunity will not only attract leisure travelers to Western Maryland, but will also help the airport attract and leverage negotiations with additional airlines.
Hagerstown Regional Airport Welcomes Allegiant Air Jets, Low-cost Fares
(HAGERSTOWN, MD ? September 17, 2008)
Washington County officials welcomed Allegiant Air low-cost non-stop jet service from Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) to Orlando, Florida in ceremonies held Wednesday September 17th.
Senate Passes Legislation to Reinstate the Essential Air Service (EAS) Program
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — February 15, 2008)
Paraphrasing a combined Media Release from the Maryland Senators that praised Congressional passage of the legislation: “The Senate has passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D–MD) that will reinstate the Essential Air Service (EAS) program at Hagerstown Airport. The bill extends the EAS program at Hagerstown for one year ...”
Runway 27 Update
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — February 14, 2008)
We are happy to announce that the new Runway 27 Instrument Landing System (ILS) is now in service!
Runway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Hagerstown Regional Airport Celebrates Completion of the Airport’s Main Runway Project (Runway 9-27 Improvement Program)
Event Held before a Crowd of 300 on Friday, November 30, 2007 at the Passenger Terminal Building, Hagerstown Regional Airport
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — November 30, 2007)
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) celebrated the completion of its Runway Improvement Program with A Ribbon Cutting on Friday, November 30.
Photos of the Ribbon Cutting available to view in our Media Gallery
Senate approves measure to reauthorize funding at Hagerstown Regional Airport
(Hearld–Mail.com)
A recently expired federal program that funded Hagerstown Regional Airport's passenger service would be reauthorized for another year under a bill passed Tuesday night by the U.S. Senate.
Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure Continuation of Passenger Service for Hagerstown Airport
(WASHINGTON — October 31, 2007)
The Senate has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation co-sponsored U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD), to ensure that the Essential Air Service (EAS) program continues in Hagerstown until Congress passes the five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Passage of the FAA reauthorization bill, which contains a provision to continue the EAS mileage waiver program, could be delayed until 2008.
Cardin, Mikulski Announce That Short-Term Funding Bill Passed By The Senate Includes Funding For EAS Program
EAS Program Critical to Hagerstown Regional Airport
(Sepember 28, 2007 — WASHINGTON)
U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD), announced today that the Senate included funding for the Essential Air Service program (EAS) in the short-term funding that passed the Senate last night to keep the government operating until Nov. 15. The EAS funding would have to be extended after Nov. 15.
Hagerstown Regional Airport passenger service enters hiatus September 30, 2007
Remaining airport businesses and airfield to operate normally
(September 27, 2007 — Hagerstown, MD)
Hagerstown Regional Airport management is anticipating that Air Midwest will discontinue daily passenger service at Hagerstown Regional Airport on Sunday, September 30, 2007.
Rare Historical Aircraft Donated to Hagerstown Aviation Museum
One of a Handful of Flying Fairchild PT-19's Returns to Hagerstown
(Hagerstown, MD — August 21, 2007)
Ward Wilkins flew a silver and black Fairchild PT-19 to Hagerstown on Saturday. His journey started in Indiana on Friday, but the journey for the airplane started 64 years ago in Hagerstown.
Rare Flying PT-19 Returning to Hagerstown August 18 10:00 am
(HAGERSTOWN — August 16, 2007)
A rare FLYING PT-19 aircraft is flying to Hagerstown, and is being donated to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum. The PT-19 was manufactured in Hagerstown by the Fairchild company starting in 1939 and through the very early 1940's.
Cardin visits airport, announces grant
(HAGERSTOWN — August 7, 2007)
Herald-Mail.com
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin kicked off his first official visit to Washington County on Tuesday with a press conference at Hagerstown Regional Airport
Photos of this visit available to view in our Media Gallery.
Cardin, Mikulski Announce $7.3 Million For Hagerstown Airport Runway Extension
Funding Will Allow Completion of Project
(WASHINGTON — June 1, 2007)
U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Washington County $7.3 million to complete the runway extension of the Hagerstown Regional-Richard A. Henson Airport.
Hagerstown Regional Airport Project Changes the Look of US 11
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — March 2007)
The current runway improvement program at Hagerstown Regional Airport will result in significant improvements to your airfield by the end of this calendar year.
Hagerstown Aviation Museum - Donation of Three Rare Historic Aircraft Announced
(HAGERSTOWN, MD — March 2007)
Hagerstown Aviation Museum Hosts Enthusiastic, Standing-Room Only Group of Aviation Buffs of all Ages. Donation of Three Rare Historic Aircraft Announced to the More than 300 Museum Members and Donors, Aviation Enthusiasts, Families and Friends
Hagerstown Aviation Museum to Host Special Reception (Feb. 25th 2pm-4pm, Hagerstown Aircraft Services)
(February, 2007)
Donation of Three Additional Historic Aircraft To Be Announced!