GSP Airport and the future of Upstate SC

The newspaper is full of the news that Southwest Airlines will soon be taking off from the upstate via the GSP Airport.  We've heard that it means low fares and other carriers have even responded.  The question remains, what does this mean to the economic growth of the Upstate? How does the airport work? How did it get here? What roles does it's facilities play? And how will it grow with us?  Join the GSA Technology Council for it's November learning lunch with David Edwards, Executive Director of the GSP Airport.

The presentation will include an exciting overview of GSP Governance and Management, Air Service, and Terminal and overall Airport Development.

GSATC Learning Lunch

About our Speaker

 David N. Edwards, Jr. has over twenty years experience in airport management with strong credentials in the areas of business development, properties, governmental affairs, operations, and international marketing. Mr. Edwards has served as the Executive Director of the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport since July 2009. He is responsible for the overall administration of the airport.

Immediately prior to relocating to Greenville-Spartanburg, Mr. Edwards served as the Airport Director of the Asheville Regional Airport Authority for almost six years. Under his leadership the Airport Authority successfully implemented and/or completed over $60 million in capital improvements, improved air service, including securing the airport’s first low fare carrier, and revamped numerous administrative policies and procedures.

Mr. Edwards also served as the Executive Director of the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority for two years. He spent twelve years with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and two years with Dade County Aviation Department. He served in several capacities during this time including: the Assistant Director of Properties, the Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs, Manager of Airline Operations, and was responsible for airline route analyses, passenger and cargo forecasts, and researching bilateral agreements for use in international airline marketing and route development.

Mr. Edwards currently serves on the Board of Airports Council International-North America and is past Chairman of the Small Airports Committee for ACI-NA. He has served as President of the North Carolina Airports Association and is a past President of the Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport
Executives. He is an, Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives. Mr. Edwards holds a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management from the Florida Institute of Technology.