Nebraska Governor Proclaims May General Aviation Appreciation Month

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On Wednesday of last week, gathered with representatives of Nebraska's aviation industry, Governor Dave Heineman unveiled a proclamation declaring the month of May as General Aviation (GA) Appreciation Month for the state. 

Nebraska has 81 airports, 3,627 pilots and 2,756 GA aircraft and according to the Governor general aviation airports play a critical role in the lives of Nebraska citizens as well as the operation of the state's businesses, industry, ranches and farms. 
 
The Governor noted in his proclomation the importance of the 160 aerial applicators - less formally known as cropdusters – in an agricultural state like Nebraska.  He also pointed out that the state is home to 13 charter flight companies, 12 aeronautical repair stations and over 70 fixed base operators.
 
Ronnie Mitchell, (shown at left) director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics said the Governor has been very supportive of aviation in the state. Not only is he appreciative but according to Mitchell, he uses GA extensively in getting to know the state, the people and what they’d like to see in state government. 
 
Governor Heineman noted that air transportation employs 5,250 Nebraskans, and cited GA’s support for tourism that supports another 403 full-time jobs and more than $10 million in additional payroll. 

FAA Releases New GA Airports Study

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released today an 18-month study called General Aviation Airports: A National Asset. The study was conducted to capture the many diverse functions of general aviation (GA) airports.  As a result, the general public is expected to have a better understanding of GA airports in the community and within the national air transportation system.  

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), a participant in the study, applauded the FAA for issuing the report which was unveiled today by Acting FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta (Shown at right) during his luncheon presentation at the Aero Club of Washington.
 
Over the last century, GA airports have evolved from unpaved landing strips to aviation hubs. This in-depth analysis highlights the pivotal role GA airports play in our society, economy, and the entire aviation system. The FAA has conducted previous commercial service airport studies, and now has analyzed both aviation segments with the completion of this GA study. 
 
 NASAO President and CEO Henry M. Ogrodzinski, (Shown at left) said the association was honored to have played a role in  assisting FAA with this first-of-its-kind study of GA airports. The report highlights the importance of general  aviation to the nation through an extensive network of 2,952 airports that make an important economic contribution to society.  According to Ogrodzinski the FAA has done a wonderful job of collecting and cataloging  information on GA airports which will assist everyone in strategic planning.

 

U.S. Students Do Well in International Aviation Art Contest

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Two U.S. students are among the nine winners of the 2012 International Aviation Art Contest for young people sanctioned by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) and managed by the National Association of State Aviation Officials'  Center for Aviation Research and Education. The art contest is designed to motivate and encourage young people of FAI member nations to become familiar with and participate in aeronautics, engineering, and science. The winners were chosen during FAI's April meeting in Switzerland.

Lewis Hwang of Massachusetts received the FAI Gold medal in the Junior category (Ages 6-9).(Art work shown below). In the competition for (Ages 10-13) Karen Ahn of California received the FAI silver medal. (Shown at right).
 
More than 5,000 students from 28 states submitted their artwork for the U.S. National competition. The first, second and third place winners were then forwarded to NASAO Center headquarters in Washington for national judging. The three U.S. winners from each category were sent to Switzerland for the international judging.
 
Jonathan Gaffney, President and CEO of NAA said the National Aeronautic Association is grateful to the thousands of students across the United States who contributed their art to the distinguished panel for review. "We congratulate the international winners on this great accomplishment. We are also extremely grateful to our partners at the NASAO Center, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and many other people and organizations who collaborated on this most worthy education endeavor."

Duncan Aviation is the Market Leader in Aircraft Internet Installations with Wi-Fi

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LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation has installed 276 aircraft broadband internet systems with in-flight Wi-Fi in the last 30 months, and plans to install more than 100 additional systems in the next 18 months. With a total of nearly 400 installations in just five years, Duncan Aviation is the clear leader in the aftermarket installation of broadband upgrades such as Aircell Gogo Biz and Swiftbroadband systems. 

“Broadband with Wi-Fi is one of our most requested avionics upgrades, and has been for some time,” said Duncan Aviation’s Avionics Sales Representative Justin Vena. “The installation can easily be completed during an interior refurbishment or an airframe inspection and is one of the most valuable productivity tools a business jet can have.” 

New Duncan Aviation-Provo Aircraft Maintenance Facility will Keep Growing

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LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation’s Provo, Utah, aircraft maintenance facility has been taking care of customers and delivering aircraft for more than 20 months. The facility is seeing regular repeat business from many operators, so much so that Duncan Aviation recently purchased the building next door to the hangar and is converting the space into shop space for sheet metal, install and some interior work.

“The construction to this building should be completed in late April,” said Bill Prochazka, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Duncan Aviation-Provo. “This will add some limited interior services to our capabilities here. In addition, we are evaluating the addition of some avionics installation services at our Provo facility.” 
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