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Below are archived news articles and media releases about the Hagerstown Regional Airport.
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2006
New improvements take off at Hagerstown Regional Airport
(December 30, 2006)
Featured in the Waynesboro Record Herald
Hagerstown Regional Airport - Constantly Improving for the Aviation Community
AutoPILOT Magazine
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) may have opened in 1928 but today it has 21st century attitudes.
Airview Rd Access Closing
(November 7, 2006)
As part of the Airport?s Runway Improvement Program, the Air View Road access to and from US Route 11 will be closed from November 17, 2006 until approximately May 2007.
Last Flyable C-82 In The World Returning Home to Hagerstown, Arrival Expected Sunday
(Hagerstown, MD, October 12, 2006)
The last flyable Fairchild C-82 “Flying Boxcar” took off today, October 12, from Greybull, Wyoming at 12:10pm MDT bound for Hagerstown, Maryland where it was manufactured over sixty years ago.
Also, see History flies in and out of Ottumwa, and Final flight VIDEO.
Annual Hagerstown Fly-In
And FAIRCHILD AIRCRAFT Family Reunion
Just A Few Drops More: TSA Relaxes Liquid Ban
(September 25, 2006)
The Transportation Safety Administration announced Monday that effective September 26, passengers on commercial airliners will once again be able to bring gels and liquids onboard with them... but, as you may expect, there are still some restrictions.
Things Ya Can't Fly With, Part One: Liquid Leads To Pax Pulled From Flight
(September 5, 2006)
Repeat After Me: NO LIQUIDS ALLOWED In Carryon Baggage
Project taking off: Airport runs away with business service
(August 23, 2006)
Hagerstown Regional Airport is trying to shed the perception that its main enterprise is commercial airline service.
Group buys “Flying Boxcar” for Hagerstown museum
(HAGERSTOWN, Md.)
Hagerstown Aviation Museum planners landed what they hope will become their biggest attraction when they outbid others Wednesday for a Fairchild C-82 “Flying Boxcar” built in the city in 1945.
HAGERSTOWN FCT LETTER TO AIRMEN 00-2
(Effective August 15, 2006)
SUBJECT: GROUND CONTROL FREQUENCY CHANGE — HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
CVB Welcomes C-130 Air Crew at Hagerstown Regional Airport
(August 4, 2006)
The air crew of a Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 visited Hagerstown-Washington County on a training flight. The crew had experienced engine difficulties, and was stranded in Hagerstown for more than a week, as various repairs were made.
Hagerstown Airport Receives Next-Generation Security Scanner
(August 4, 2006)
Hagerstown Regional Airport is among the first airports in the country to receive a Reveal Explosive Detection System (EDS) for checked baggage screening. The Reveal CT-80 machine, which is smaller in size and costs less than half the other EDS machines currently in use at commercial airports nationwide, will augment the other forms of explosives detection equipment already in place at Hagerstown.
Airport Update
News from Hagerstown / Washington County Chamber of Commerce June 2006 issue of Connect.
4th annual Fathers Day Fly–In
(June, 2006)
To take place June 18th at Hagerstown Regional Airport.
AEA Recognizes Hagerstown Aviation Services Inc., Hagerstown, Md. for Training Commitment
(April, 2006)
Among other recipients, Hagerstown Aviation Services Inc. of Hagerstown, MD was presented with the Avionics Training Excellence Award from the Aircraft Electronics Association during the Opening Ceremony of the 49th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show. The Avionics Training Excellence award recognizes AEA members for their total commitment to training as evidenced by participation in AEA–approved training. This year, 64 members were recognized, which is the most ever.
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2005
Service Awarded - EAS for Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown Regional Airport Benefactor of USDOT Contract
(Hagerstown, MD - September 9, 2005) Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) Manager, Carolyn Motz received notification today from the office of United States Senator Paul S. Sarbanes that the U.S. Department of Transportation Order for commercial passenger service at Hagerstown was signed. MESA/Air Midwest (operating as U.S Airways Express) to provide three round trips a day from Hagerstown to Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania through September 2007.
Recent FAA Audit Yields High Marks
Airport Control Tower Excels
(Hagerstown, Maryland - August 31, 2005) An evaluation and audit was recently conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the Air Traffic Control facility Tower at Hagerstown Regional Airport.
Flight Camp USA scheduled at the Hagerstown Regional Airport
One Day Camp held by Flight Camp USA and Rider Jet Center
(Hagerstown, Maryland - August 29, 2005) A one day flight camp will be held by Flight Camp USA in cooperation with Rider Jet Center at the Hagerstown Regional Airport, Saturday, September 10, 2005.
Runway Program at Hagerstown Regional Airport Enters Next Phase
Bid Award Runway 09-27 Improvement Program - Package 3
Area Contractor Wins Bid for Package 3
(Hagerstown, Maryland - August 23, 2005) The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County Maryland approved New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., of New Enterprise, PA as the successful bidder of the second of four packages that comprise Hagerstown Regional Airport's Runway Improvement Program.
HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES STAT MEDEVAC
(July, 2005) Hagerstown Regional Airport welcomes STAT MedEvac as the newest member of the airfield community!
AVIATION RESOURCES EXPANDING OPERATIONS AT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
(Hagerstown, MD - July 18, 2005) Aviation Resources DE, Inc. (ARDI), a firm specializing in aviation modification, installation and maintenance services, is expanding its operations in Washington County.
Hagerstown Aviation Museum, MPT Airing of Documentary, Fairchild Fly-In
(Hagerstown, MD June 29, 2005) Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening set for Hagerstown Aviation Museum. Interest in aviation history includes the broadcast television premier of Hagerstown Aviation Documentary on Maryland Public Television and coincides with annual Fly-In at Hagerstown Regional Airport.
3rd annual Fathers Day Fly–In
To take place June 19th at Hagerstown Regional Airport.
Commercial Passenger Service to continue at HGR
(Hagerstown, MD - April 15, 2005) The staff and Airport Advisory Commission at the Hagerstown Regional Airport are pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation has decided in favor of the Washington County Commissioners' petition for the reinstatement of the Essential Air Service program eligibility.
Northrop Grumman to Perform Structural Inspection of U.S. Navy's P-3C Aircraft
(BALTIMORE — April 4, 2005) Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been selected to inspect the wings of U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft in order to identify and correct structural fatigue problems.
U.S. Department of Transportation — Grant Advance Notice
(March 30, 2005) This notification is provided to the Committee pursuant to one of the following requirements governing the public announcement of a Department of Transportation discretionary grant, letter of intent, or Federal Transit Administration full funding grant.
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2004
Hagerstown, Remembering Our Aviation Heritage..A New Documentary Film
Premier To Take Place on Sept. 18th at Rider Jet Center at Hagerstown Regional Airport
(Hagerstown, MD - Sep. 8, 2004) The unique and untold story of Hagerstown's aviation past unfolds in a new documentary film by Vintage Video Productions. With many never-before released images, and an extensive collection of rare local film footage, this documentary is sure to pique the interest of Fairchild and Hagerstown aviation enthusiasts everywhere!
Sept. 18th Fairchild Reunion Scheduled, New Hagerstown Aviation Heritage Movie to Premier
(September, 2004) A-10s to Return to Hagerstown, Antique Aircraft to be Displayed.
A-10s Return to Hagerstown
Planning is well underway for the community event, "Fairchild Airplanes & the People Who Built Them," scheduled for Saturday, September 18, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm, at the Hagerstown Airport. The event, which features a display of vintage Fairchild airplanes and memorabilia, will also host an A-10 pilots reunion.
Fly-in/drive-in at Hagerstown Regional Airport
On the weekend of July 17th & 18th, 2004, the Hagerstown, MD chapter 36 of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Hagerstown Aircraft Services, Inc. will co- sponsor a fly-in/drive-in event at the Hagerstown Aircraft services facility on Basore Road at the Washington County Regional Airport, Richard A. Henson Field.
WiFi Hot Spot established at Hagerstown Regional Airport
(HAGERSTOWN, MD - June 22, 2004) Hagerstown Regional Airport management announced today that a Wireless Local-Area Network is now on-line at the Airport's Passenger Terminal, located at 18434 Showalter Road near Hagerstown.
Governor Ehrlich Announces Renewal of Washington County Enterprise Zone
(ANNAPOLIS, MD - June 18, 2004) Continuing to enhance economic development and job creation in Western Maryland, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. today announced the redesignation of Hagerstown Regional Airport Enterprise Zone, one of the state's three Enterprise Zones in Washington County.
Acquisition of Aviation Resources De., Inc. (ARDI) By Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC)
(Sparks, Nevada - June 10, 2004) Sierra Nevada Corporation announced that, as of today, it has completed the acquisition of Aviation Resources De., Inc. (ARDI), a Maryland-based aircraft modification, installation, maintenance and FAA Certified PART 145 Repair Station.
Air Service Development - Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR)
The big news for Hagerstown Regional Airport and US Airways in May is the arrival of Piedmont Airlines service to Pittsburgh. In case you haven't heard, Piedmont, a wholly owned subsidiary of US Airways, will be bringing the wonderful deHavilland Dash 8 aircraft here for that service.
New US Airways Express Carrier to Serve Hagerstown Regional Airport
(Hagerstown, MD - March 17, 2004) US Airways Express has announced that wholly owned carrier Piedmont Airlines will begin serving Hagerstown Regional Airport on Sunday, May 2, 2004. Piedmont will be upgrading capacity and frequency between Hagerstown and Pittsburgh, utilizing the 37-seat, deHavilland Dash-8 aircraft on four daily roundtrip flights.
Construction to begin on Runway Program at Hagerstown Regional Airport; Local Contractor Lands Bid for Package One
(Hagerstown, MD - March 16, 2004) The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County Maryland announced today that C. William Hetzer, Inc. of Hagerstown Maryland is the successful bidder of the first of four packages that comprise Hagerstown Regional Airport’s Runway Improvement Program. Hetzer’s bid was $17,429,655, which was $600,000 lower than the engineer’s estimate. Work is expected to begin within 45 days.
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