GSP AIRPORT From March 2014
ARTICLE ARCHIVES
$49.9 million approved for final GSP improvement phase
MAR 31, 2014
• Generator malfunction untimely
• 3 loaded firearms confiscated
GSP police get high marks from commission on accreditation
MAR 31, 2014
• GSP to meet with FAA
• Airport police get high marks
GSP officials will meet with FAA on malfunction that closed runway Friday night
MAR 31, 2014
Dave Edwards, executive director at GSP, will meet with Federation Aviation Administrative tower and facilities officials this week to review Friday night’s protocol and a generator malfunction that caused the airport to shut down its runway for nearly three hours.
Low visibility and fog was blamed for the FAA protocol that called for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport to switch to generator power. The outage (Approach Light Engine Generator) reportedly occurred at 10:45 p.m. and it went back online at 1:40 a.m., according to airport officials.
Businesses say 'Thank You' to public safety community
MAR 30, 2014
The businesses thanked the first responders, the first responders thanked the businesses and everybody thanked the families, spouses and acquaintances of the fire, police and emergency medical services on Thursday night.
The third annual Greer Public Safety Appreciation Dinner on Thursday was an occasion for the business community to celebrate and say “Thank you” to first responders.
Greer leaders' thoughts on BMW's $1 billion expansion
MAR 29, 2014
$1 billion, X7, 800 jobs is BMW announcement heard around the world
MAR 28, 2014
Study: $16.6 billion is BMW annual impact in South Carolina
MAR 28, 2014
A new study just released by the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, reports that the BMW Group has a $16.6 billion annual impact on the state economy. Its presence in South Carolina supports more than 30,000 jobs throughout the state.
The study found that for every job created at the Greer plant, an additional three jobs are created elsewhere in South Carolina through the economic multiplier effect.
TSA discovers 3 loaded firearms in carry-on bags at GSP in past week
MAR 24, 2014
Three loaded firearms were discovered in carry-on bags March 17-24, at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported.
• At approximately 9:32 a.m. March 17, a loaded .38 was discovered in a passenger’s carry-on bag.
BMW officials give clues to next week's announcement in Greer
MAR 19, 2014
BMW officials are expected to announce substantially increased vehicle production and possibly another expansion at the Greer manufacturing plant next week. The expansion would include hundreds of more jobs.
Greer’s Inland Port could also benefit from the increased Norfolk Southern rail traffic and the BMW warehouse adjacent to the port could also be affected by the announcement.
Thomas Creek, RJ Rockers namesake restaurants to open in May at GSP
MAR 19, 2014
Two upstate microbreweries, Thomas Creek and RJ Rockers, which have licensing agreements with MSE Branded Foods of Gainesville, Ga., are tentatively scheduled to have restaurant namesakes open May 10 at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport.
Hudson News is also expanding its retail outlet and enhancing its inventory with products from the upstate. Flatwood Grill, named for the area of land BMW Manufacturing purchased for its only North American plant, will offer a menu of breakfast and traditional American fare.
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