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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CLT attraction unveils final piece
Sullenberger Aviation Museum adds a new wing this weekend with the opening of 'Aviation City,' the final piece in the 105,000-square-foot educational and historical campus opened last year. ALSO READ: Sullenberger Aviation Museum takes shape at CLT as fundraising hits target On Wednesday morning, museum and airport executives opened the 11,000-square-foot, $1.5 million addition to media for a sneak preview. The addition is housed in what's known as the 1936 Historic Hangar, built as a Works Progress Administration project and refurbished to house a history of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) chronicling a century of aviation. The hangar was designated as a Historic Landmark in 2002. In June 2024, the main gallery and other museum features opened, concentrating on aviation innovation and its impact on society and the region. Stephen Saucier, the museum's CEO, told CBJ that the opening of Aviation City completes the campus, though there will always be updates and tweaks. Read more and check out photos on CBJ's website here. VIDEO: Passenger from Miracle on the Hudson shares story from famous flight
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Sterling Structural Becomes First U.S. Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Manufacturer Listed on CLT Toolbox Platform
PHOENIX, Ill., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sterling Structural, a pioneer in domestically-sourced and manufactured mass timber solutions in the United States, has officially joined the CLT Toolbox platform, a global design software platform that empowers structural engineers to specify timber faster, more accurately, and in line with real supplier data. The platform enables education alongside design enabling engineers to use mass timber. Its mission is to make CLT design easy, accessible, and aligned with supply chain realities - broadening engineering capacity across the region. CLT Toolbox is gearing up for a major launch later this year with added modules for fire design, diaphragm design, shear walls, connection details, and much more. Sterling is the first U.S. Cross Laminated Timber supplier to partner with CLT Toolbox, enabling engineers to design with Sterling's panels directly within the platform. Through the beta program, users can now create designs using wall and floor calculators tailored to Sterling's products. 'The addition of Sterling Structural's CLT panels and systems to the Toolbox will help advance the adoption of CLT and mass timber projects across the U.S.,' said Adam Jones, CEO of CLT Toolbox. 'Sterling is a leading CLT manufacturer, and their inclusion in the Toolbox offers an immediate opportunity for engineers to incorporate CLT into their projects.' With Sterling now fully integrated, engineers can design with Sterling's CLT and glulam products, and get: 'We're on a mission to bring mass timber to the masses, and the CLT Toolbox is an integral part of achieving that mission,' said Michaela Harms, Vice President of Mass Timber at Sterling Structural. 'When we make it easy to design for CLT and mass timber, we make it easy to incorporate mass timber. We're looking forward to seeing how this new resource boosts interest and use of CLT in projects of all shapes and sizes.' This partnership comes at a critical time in U.S. construction as developers demand lower carbon, faster, and more beautiful buildings. Sterling's presence on CLT Toolbox brings scalable, modern tools into the hands of structural engineers unlocking the full potential of mass timber design. To get early access to designing Sterling panels, engineers can join the CLT Toolbox beta today at About Sterling Structural Sterling Structural is a division within Sterling Solutions, America's leading manufacturer of sustainably-sourced, domestically-produced, high-quality and cost-effective Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats, panels and systems. Our TerraLam® structural product line provides a competitively priced, mass timber panel that is designed for seamless integration into wall, floor, and roof applications. Sterling Structural serves as a one-stop shop for mass timber or a hybrid structural shell. Our panels are certified to the PRG 320 performance standard by the International Code Council; are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody certified third-party verified by SCS Global; have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) third-party verified by EPD Hub; carry a Red List Free™ DECLARE ® label through the International Living Future Institute. Sterling has manufacturing facilities in Phoenix, Ill., and Lufkin, Tex., with an annual production capacity of 700,000 cubic meters. More information is available at About CLT Toolbox CLT Toolbox is a global design software platform that empowers structural engineers to specify timber faster, more accurately, and in line with real supplier data. The platform enables education alongside design enabling engineers to use mass timber despite gaps in education. More information is available at A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Media Contact John Williams, Scoville PR for Sterling +1-206-660-5503, [email protected]
Axios
19-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Charlotte's airport to add direct flight to Abu Dhabi in 2026
Etihad Airways will start flying out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport May 4, 2026 to Abu Dhabi. Why it matters: The roughly 15-hour direct flight will be Charlotte's longest route and the first to the Middle East. What to expect: The airline will offer four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on a 303-seat Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This will be CLT's first scheduled Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The plane will have business and economy seating. Prices start around $1,500. Between the lines: This will be Charlotte's fourth international carrier and Etihad's sixth U.S. destination. Sun Country Airlines was the last airline to join CLT's roster in 2022. Volaris was the last international airline to add service out of CLT in 2018. American Airlines remains the dominant carrier at CLT, but adding Etihad gives travelers more options. By the numbers: CLT saw record passenger traffic in 2024 with 58.8 million people flying into or out of the airport. Current carriers at CLT are: Air Canada American Contour Delta Frontier Lufthansa Southwest Spirit Sun Country United Vacation Express Viva Aerobus Volaris
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Airlines' Charlotte hub fuels $30B into North Carolina, says NCSU study
As American Airlines continues to dominate the skies of Charlotte, flights at the city's airport are pumping tens of billions of dollars into North Carolina's economy. The company's operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport contribute more than $30 billion into the state's economy, according to the airline and a study from NC State University's Institute for Transportation Research and Education. Every two years, the institute assists the state of North Carolina in conducting an economic contribution analysis of its public airport system, according to NC State economist Ryan Hassett. As part of the most recent analysis, the institute worked with American on their hub operation in Charlotte specifically. CLT is the second largest hub for the Fort Worth, Texas-based company, accounting for about 90% of the flights out of Charlotte Douglas. It is also the sixth busiest airport for takeoffs and landings. The Charlotte airport had 596,583 flights last year — an 11% increase from 2023, when the airport ranked seventh internationally. 'Our hub operation positions North Carolina at the center of the world for tourism, events and business development,' Ralph Lopez Massas, senior vice president of CLT Hub Operations, said in a news release, 'and those benefits extend far beyond the airline and deep into the communities we serve.' The study also highlighted several key findings: American's hub in Charlotte supports close to 150,000 jobs in the state, according to the study. The airline has grown its workforce by more than 25% at CLT since 2020. Charlotte airport adds airline for first direct route from NC to the Middle East CLT's hub for American supports more than 2.75% of the state's employment and 2.5% of the economic output. American also employs 1,400 workers in the state at two reservation calls centers and operates a flight training center, maintenance operation and crew member bases. The relocation of PSA Airlines' headquarters from Dayton, Ohio, to Charlotte will also have an impact, researchers said. The regional carrier owned by American Airlines is linked to nearly $230 million in economic impact. The 400 jobs transferred to North Carolina are anticipated to create an additional 470 jobs among suppliers and other state businesses. PSA's move is expected to provide $10 million each year in state and local tax revenue, according to the study. American and its associated carriers operate more than 670 peak-daily departures at Charlotte Douglas and 810 daily departures statewide. The airline serves more than 170 destinations from CLT, which includes 41 international destinations. American served 50 million customers last year at CLT and 70% of them were connecting to other planes at the airport. American has invested $3 billion towards infrastructure projects at CLT, according to the company. This includes a terminal lobby expansion with a modernized ticket area, passenger screening checkpoints, and baggage check-ins. Additionally, a fourth parallel runway is planned to be commissioned in 2027, which will enable American to handle more flights, meet future demand, and improve service for customers. Trader Joe's expected to expand in the Charlotte area with Matthews store
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airline to add direct flights from Charlotte to UAE on plane that will be unique to CLT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A new airline will provide Charlotte passengers service to the United Arab Emirates. Charlotte Douglas International officials announced Friday that Etihad Airways is scheduled to join the airport next May as its fourth international carrier, but first with direct service to the city of Abu Dhabi and the Persian Gulf region. Real ID enforcement takes off Wednesday at Charlotte airport and across Carolinas The airline says the new route will operate four times per week on Etihad's flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The 303-seat plane will offer business and economy cabins, with connections across the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and Asia. This will mark the first scheduled service by this style of Boeing aircraft in CLT history. 'Etihad's arrival is a milestone for CLT as we continue expanding our global reach,' said Haley Gentry, CEO of Charlotte Douglas. 'This new route opens the door to the Middle East and beyond, providing our passengers with greater access to international destinations and strengthening Charlotte's role as a key gateway for global travel.' Passengers will also benefit from U.S. Customs Preclearance in Abu Dhabi, allowing them to arrive in Charlotte as domestic travelers for a seamless entry. CLT officials say international travel in Charlotte has grown substantially in recent years. In 2024, the airport reportedly saw a 13% rise in international passenger traffic, increasing from 2.1 million in 2023 to 2.4 million. Charlotte Douglas was sixth busiest airport in the world in 2024: Rankings Tickets for the Charlotte–Abu Dhabi route are on sale now at Etihad is the first international airline to launch service at CLT since 2018, when Volaris began nonstop flights to Guadalajara, Mexico. This expansion makes Charlotte Etihad's sixth U.S. destination, joining New York, Chicago, Washington, Boston, and the upcoming Atlanta route, which launches on July 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
