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SANFORD — Fascination. Surprise. Delight. Everyone had their own reaction as they climbed in and out airplane cockpits, chatted with pilots and watched planes zoom over Raleigh Exec in tight
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When airport director Bob Heuts leaves his office, walking past large businesses before turning into long rows of airplane hangars, he almost can’t recall what Raleigh Exec looked like when
Updated January 12, 2021 12:57 p.m. EST By Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions This article was written for our sponsor, Raleigh Executive Jetport. North Carolina's public airports contribute $52 billion to the state's economy every year, according to the state Department of Transportation, and in the process support 307,000 jobs, $12.6 billion in personal income and $2.2 billion in state and local tax revenues. In short, aviation is an underrated pillar in the state's economy. While major hubs like Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte bring in plenty of commercial traffic, regional airports l...
Updated January 12, 2021 12:57 p.m. EST By Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions This article was written for our sponsor, Raleigh Executive Jetport. Raleigh-Durham International airport may be the most recognizable airport in the area, but it's far from the only aviation hub that serves the Research Triangle region. For companies looking to bypass the traffic at RDU without sacrificing space, quality, and proximity to the cities, Raleigh Executive Jetport — located just off US-1 in Lee County, between Sanford and Cary — is an increasingly sought-after alternative. "As the region gro...