The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced the promotions of Kyle Martin to Vice President of European Affairs and Amanda Joyner to Managing Director of Government Affairs. GAMA also announced the addition of Marc Ehudin as Director of Government Affairs. “Over the last several years, Kyle and Amanda have proven to be exceptional leaders. […]
KDOT Announces Aviation Art Contest Winners
Young artists from around the state were recognized recently for submitting winning artwork in the Kansas Department of Transportation’s 2020 Kansas Aviation Art Contest. The contest is designed to challenge young people to use creative expression through art to illustrate the importance of aviation. Artists ages 6-17 were divided in three age categories (junior, intermediate […]
Nebraska’s Fremont Municipal Airport Awarded 2019 Airport of the Year
By David Morris The “Nebraska Airport of the Year 2019” was proudly awarded to the Fremont Municipal Airport during the annual Nebraska Aviation Council Symposium banquet held in January. Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Division of Aeronautics director Ann Richart welcomed Brian Newton, Fremont City Administrator, and Eric Johnson, Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers, to the […]
Daher Unveils TBM Model Year 2020 New Features
Daher has outlined the primary new features for the Model Year 2020 versions of its TBM 910 and TBM 940, which further enhance the experience for passengers and pilots aboard the company’s very fast turboprop aircraft. The Model Year 2020 TBM 940 will be equipped with HomeSafe™, an emergency autoland system that can guide the […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $12.2 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $12.2 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 18 communities in 18 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. The Department received 57 applications from 30 states. This follows last week’s announcement […]
New York Governor Announces $20 Million for Airport Modernization and Safety Enhancement Projects
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that $20 million in new State funding is available for airports across New York State to support safety improvements, modernize operations and increase general and business-related aviation capacity. The Airport Capital Grant Program, which is 100 percent State-funded, is part of the State’s $275 billion infrastructure program, the largest […]
ACC Study Estimates $138 Billion in Capital Investment Required for U.S. Airports Through 2024
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has released Capital Development at U.S. Airports, a study providing a near term outlook of trends, projects, and funding. This study is intended to provide insight into the magnitude of capital development planned to occur at airports throughout the United States through 2024. The top 130 airports, ranked by passenger […]
Camaraderie, Inspiration for Women Aviators Set for EAA WomenVenture at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020
Photo above by Chris Miller. For the 13th straight year, the opportunity for women who love aviation to build camaraderie and open doors to mentorship and participation comes to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 during the EAA WomenVenture activities throughout the week. The 68th annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention will be held July 20-26 at […]
Piper Aircraft Announces 27% Growth in 2019
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced a 27% increase in aircraft deliveries for 2019. The continued growth was driven by a 70% YOY increase of Piper Archer single engine primary trainer aircraft and an 8% increase of multiengine Seminole trainers. The production of Piper’s flagship M600, shifted to the new M600 SLS provisioned with the HALO(TM) […]
Duncan Aviation President Aaron Hilkemann Announces Mid-Year Semi-Retirement
Duncan Aviation announced today that Aaron Hilkemann, President of Duncan Aviation, will retire from the President position on July 1 of this year and move to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Advisors, a newly created part-time position. He will be succeeded by Jeff Lake, the current Chief Operating Officer for Duncan […]
