With the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today reporting more than $3.5 billion in baggage and reservation change fees flowing to airlines in the first half of 2016, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again questioned the continued opposition of U.S. airlines to updating an optional local airport user fee known as the […]
Month: September 2016
Federal Aviation Administration Dedicates New Tucson Control Tower
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today joined federal and local officials in dedicating the new, environmentally friendly air traffic control tower at Tucson International Airport. The new tower is 252 feet tall – about double the height of the old tower, which served the airport for 58 years. It provides air traffic controllers with better airfield […]
Hartzell 5-blade Swept Prop Popular with 30% of TBM Aircraft in Less Than 3 Years
Hartzell Propeller has delivered 230 advanced swept airfoil five-blade props for Daher TBM 700/850/900/930 aircraft, since FAA approval in 2014. The announcement was made in advance of the Annual TBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention held recently in Phoenix, AZ. “Hartzell’s high performance structural composite propellers are now flying on roughly 30 percent of the […]
Greater Rochester International Airport Wins $40M Revitalization Award
Steve Baldwin Associates (SBA) announced that their client, the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) was one of two winners in Round 1 of New York State’s “Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization” competition. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement of the $40 million state award in Rochester on September 21 to a […]
MAC Honors Northern Michigan Airport Director, Airshow Committee, Marine Colonel/Astronaut
At its meeting in Gaylord, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) presented its Award of Excellence to Matt Barresi, to the “Wings Over Northern Michigan” Gaylord airshow committee, and to retired Col. Jack R. Lousma. Matt Barresi is the Gaylord Regional Airport director, located in Otsego County. Barresi was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the […]
Envoy Air Now Offers Industry-Leading Pay for Pilots
Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group announced today that it will nearly double the starting rate of pay for new hires, to nearly $38 per hour – effectively starting new hire pilots on Step 3 of the Envoy pilot pay scale. This means that Envoy First Officers can earn $58,000 […]
What’s it Worth?
By Bill Dunn From time to time, it becomes necessary to determine the current value of airport property. The reasons for obtaining current valuations may range from a desire by an airport sponsor to determine if rental rates are meeting required FAA guidance. Rates may be for actual real property such as hangar facilities, tie-downs, […]
NASAO Elects New Officers for 2017
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers for the coming year at its 85th Annual Convention and Trade Show held in San Antonio, TX earlier this week. Brad Brandt, Aviation Division Director for the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, was named NASAO’s new Chairman, accepting the gavel from […]
Harrison Ford Kicks Off 25th Anniversary of EAA Young Eagles with 2 Millionth Young Eagle Flight
What started in 1992 as a program to introduce kids to flight has evolved 25 years later into an aviation movement powered by the world’s largest volunteer air force. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles program is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, a milestone year that began with the flight of the 2 […]
$6.5 Million Announced for 17 New Mexico Airports
More than $6.5 million for maintenance and construction projects at 17 New Mexico airports was announced recently. The funding was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and will fund runway rehabilitations, fencing construction and other safety improvements at airports across the state. Airports receiving funding include: Albuquerque International Sunport: – $100,000 for the design to […]
