During a touch and go exercise this month at McAlester Regional Airport a single-engine aircraft lost power and crashed off the end of the runway in what is known to aviators across the country as the safety area. It is likely this smooth area of ground off the end of the runway saved the lives […]
Author: Jenine Johnson
FAA Issues Part 107 Waivers, Airspace Authorizations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began issuing Part 107 waivers and airspace authorizations to drone operators starting August 29, 2016, the effective date of the new rule. As of October 24, 2016, the agency has approved 81 authorizations for flights in Class D and E airspace, and has issued 36 waivers of Part 107 provisions […]
LPC Construction Awarded TSA Office Expansion Project at Yuma, AZ
Yuma International Airport awarded a construction contract in the amount of $179,423 to local contractor, LPC Construction, Inc. to perform tenant improvements for TSA’s existing office space within the Yuma International Airport. The project is funded by the U.S. General Services Administration. The project was designed by Yuma architectural firm, Architecture West and includes expansion […]
DFW Airport Receives $40 Million in Federal Grant Funds for Airport Infrastructure Improvements
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has received four grants for infrastructure improvement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaling $40 million dollars. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants will be used for the rehabilitation of an aircraft apron, for ongoing work on the airfield, and for the purchase of new energy-saving equipment for DFW’s […]
Yuma Arizona Airport Honors past Military Hero’s
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Yuma County Airport Authority (YCAA) has compiled a collection of aviation related memories over the decades to share with the community as a monthly publication. In November 2010, Major Greg ‘Pappy’ Boyington’s son donated some of his belongings in and decided they should go to where he felt […]
Doors Opening Soon for Phase One at Sky Harbor’s Terminal 3
The first phase of the Terminal 3 Modernization Program at Arizona’s Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is nearing completion and will open its doors to the public later this year. The phased Terminal Modernization Program will greatly improve the passenger experience and create a world-class facility for airport visitors. The key design strategies for […]
Houston Methodist Adds AirMed International Flights to Benefit Package
Houston Methodist, one the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers, has selected AirMed International to provide global air medical transport services for the hospital’s more than 20,000 employees. The service is also being offered as a benefit option for the families of employees. When Houston’s Methodist’s workforce are hospitalized anywhere in the world, […]
Daher Delivers TBM 930 to Andrew McKenna
Daher today announced the delivery of a new TBM 930 very fast turboprop aircraft to McKenna & Associates, LLC, whose founder, President and CEO, Andrew McKenna, is an aviator and eminent warbird pilot that frequently participates in memorial flight presentations, airshows and ceremonial events. McKenna was aboard the TBM 930 on its ferry flight from […]
Astronics Max-Viz 1400 High Resolution Enhanced Vision System Certified to DO-160G Standards
Astronics Corporation announced that its Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for fixed and rotor wing aircraft has been certified to DO-160G standards by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA). DO-160G is the industry standard for the environmental testing of avionics hardware and is recognized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as de […]
David Thimm New Head of Marketing and Sales at Stemme AG
As of October 2016 David Thimm has taken on new responsibilities at Stemme AG. As Head of Marketing and Sales, he and his team now manage the aircraft manufacturer’s international activities from its headquarters in Strausberg near Berlin. In October 2015, Thimm joined the Stemme AG to manage the After Sales department. In this capacity […]
