The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published NOTAM FDC 9/7752 that will allow for intermittent airspace restrictions of drones at select federal facilities nationwide. The NOTAM became effective on September 1, 2019. Pointer NOTAMs will be issued in advance indicating the sites where intermittent airspace restrictions will apply. These sites can also be found via […]
Month: August 2019
California Airports Host Inaugural Joint Noise Task Force Meeting
The Southern San Fernando Valley Airplane Noise Task Force (Task Force) – a group formed to address community concerns regarding aircraft noise resulting from aircraft departing from Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – held its first of up to six meetings yesterday evening. The inaugural meeting laid out the ground rules […]
American Airlines Adds More Capacity in Montana with New Service to National Parks
American Airlines continues to grow in Montana with four new seasonal flights to the Big Sky Country from Philadelphia (PHL), New York (LGA) and Los Angeles (LAX). The airline will also introduce three new routes to Alaska, including service to Fairbanks (FAI), a new destination for customers looking to indulge in long summer days next […]
FAA Transitions to ICAO Flight Plan Format
The FAA has transitioned to mandatory use of the international flight plan format for all IFR and VFR domestic and international civil flights, effective August 27 at 0500 EST. The change is part of an effort to modernize and streamline flight planning and supports the FAA’s NextGen initiatives. Benefits of the international form make it […]
JSSI Welcomes Aviation Industry Veteran Gary Strapp to New Senior Vice President Role
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) has appointed business aviation industry veteran Gary Strapp to the role of senior vice president, global program management and technical services. Strapp brings 30 years of NetJets experience to this newly created leadership position at JSSI. He will guide the organizational efforts of the program management, pricing and technical services […]
NATCA Remembers Captain Al Haynes for a Career of Professionalism, Training, and Superior Airmanship
Members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) join with the aviation community in mourning the passing of Captain Al Haynes, who will forever fondly be remembered for a career of professionalism, training, and superior airmanship. Thirty years ago last month – July 19, 1989, United Flight 232 piloted by Haynes departed Denver en […]
Mente Group Aircraft Transactions EVP Dan Dunn Certified by IADA
Mente Group Executive Vice President of Transactions Dan Dunn has been designated as a certified aircraft sales broker by the International Association of Aircraft Dealers (IADA). He joins Mente Group President and CEO Brian Proctor who is also an IADA-certified aircraft sales broker. “Dan is a consummate pro and certainly well deserving of this designation,” […]
Lee County Port Authority Breaks Ground on New ATC Tower at Southwest Florida International
The Lee County Port Authority, Board of Port Commissioners, county officials, business partners and other state and federal representatives held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the official start of the construction phase for a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Continues to Break Monthly Passenger Records
During July, 570,977 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 1.8 percent compared to July 2018. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 8.7 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in July was Delta Air Lines with 150,177 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the […]
Oklahoma Chapter of Ninety-Nines Accepting Nominations for Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Awards
The Oklahoma Chapter of the 99’s is now accepting nominations for the outstanding achievements of Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace professions. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2019. The Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day in partnership with the Oklahoma Chapter of Ninety-Nines will be honoring three Oklahoma women making important contributions […]