Avelo Airlines's success authorizes Wilmington Airport for more federal funding. (Bruce Snyder/Avelo Airlines)

Wilmington Airport growth yields $850,000 more from U.S.

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

The resumption of passenger service at Wilmington Airport, with Avelo Airlines flying to and from five Florida destinations, means that the airport qualifies for $850,000 more in federal funding. The airport “will programmatically be able to assume an annual federal entitlement of $1 million,” according to its owner-operator, the Delaware River and Bay Authority. As a General Aviation Reliever Airport, …

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Wilmington to pay for 20 teens to take drone, virtual reality classes

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Headlines

The city of Wilmington will pay for 20 students to attend drone and virtual reality classes.   The City of Wilmington will pay for 20 teens to complete aerial drone and virtual reality training programs.  In coordination with Drone Workforce Solutions Drone School, 10 area teens will be selected to participate in a 16-week training course on the operation of …