Airline Launches Six New Direct Flights, Creates at Least 50 Jobs Avelo Airlines is launching six direct flights from RDU this month and creating at least 50 jobs in the Research Triangle region. The new routes will connect travelers with destinations across Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Orlando, Palm Beach, Sarasota and Tampa. AveloRead More
Board Approves Policy on RDU’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future RDU continues to outpace 2022 passenger traffic despite the expected seasonal slowdown in January. The airport served 884,984 passengers last month, down 13.7% from December and up 38.8% from January of last year. “This has been a great start to the year at RDU asRead More
This month, Team RDU recognizes Black History Month and celebrates the African-American aviators, airport staff, community leaders and trailblazers who have contributed in so many ways to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the aviation industry. There’s no shortage of African-American history to be found right here at RDU. Below are just a few chapters from throughoutRead More
Crews replaced slabs of concrete on Runway 5L/23R in 2022 as part of the ongoing maintenance of the runway and adjacent taxiway – one of RDU’s most important capital projects. The 10,000-foot runway, RDU’s longest, was built in the mid-1980’s. The slabs have to be replaced when they begin to show signs of wear soRead More
Passengers Can Confirm Their Identity with their Eyes or Fingers RDU and CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) launched biometrics identity verification technology Wednesday, bringing a frictionless and predictable travel experience to the Research Triangle region. CLEAR’s launch at RDU is expected to create 44 jobs and generate approximately $2.6 million in local economic activity every year. “RDURead More
