Pilots traveling to Stehekin can expect the airport to open slightly later than usual this year – on Saturday, June 10. The Stehekin State Airport usually opens on June 1 every year; however, the Washington State Department of Transportation will delay this year’s opening in order to conduct extensive weed control maintenance. WSDOT and the […]
Month: May 2017
Washington State Aviation Alliance celebrates successes at second annual general membership meeting
Washington State Aviation Alliance (WSAA) members met to discuss past successes and future initiatives during the second annual general membership meeting April 25 at the Westin Hotel in Bellevue. WSAA President David Ketchum, along with the Board of Directors, provided an overview of the organization’s history, objectives and achievements. Over the past two years, WSAA […]
GAMA Publishes 2017 First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today released first quarter aircraft shipments showing that both total airplane and rotorcraft shipments increased compared to the same period in 2016, while combined billings declined to a total of $4.1 billion. “The first quarter shows mixed results for our industry, but with several bright spots,” said GAMA President […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2017-18 at 89th Annual Conference and Exposition
Scott A. Brockman, A.A.E., President and CEO of Memphis International Airport, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2017-18. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to […]
Piper Aircraft M600 on Display for First Time at EBACE
Piper Aircraft has announced plans to attend the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) and display its top-of-the line M600 aircraft. Executives from Piper Aircraft will attend the event along with its European dealers and sales agents, to be held May 22-24 at Geneva’s Palexpo and Geneva International Airport. “This year’s EBACE convention […]
KDOT Team Unites with Strategic Partners at AUVSI
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation visited Dallas, TX this week for the largest gathering of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry leaders in the world at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI’s) Xponential 2017. Over 7000 industry professionals and 850 exhibitors unite to participate in a 3 day workshop and […]
WSDOT Aviation receives “President’s Award” honors from Washington Airport Management Association
The Washington State Department of Transportation is the recipient of the 2017 President’s Award from the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA). This marks the first time WAMA has recognized a state agency with the award. “On behalf of the entire WSDOT Aviation staff, I couldn’t be more grateful – not only for receiving this award […]
Fourth Cessna Citation Longitude propels program toward certification
Textron Aviation Inc. added its fourth super-midsize Cessna Citation Longitude to the flight-test fleet, propelling the program toward anticipated Federal Aviation Administration type certification later this year. The aircraft, which is outfitted with a fully configured interior, will be used to evaluate the fit and finish of the interior, as well as the environmental control […]
Airbus creates new commercial drone services start-up “Airbus Aerial”
Airbus has launched its U.S. base and operations of a new commercial drone start-up, named Airbus Aerial, at the AUVSI Xponential tradeshow and conference in Dallas. With bases both in the U.S. and in Europe, Airbus Aerial’s initial business will focus on developing new imagery services. These services will leverage the best software and aerospace […]
BA Group Initiates RFP Process for New FBO Campus at Addison Airport
The Business Aviation Group announced that it is now seeking qualified FBO candidates to bid on their proposed 15.5-acre FBO development project. Addison Jet Center, as it is currently referred to, will be built in two (2) Phases and when complete, it will include 120,000 SF of hangar, office and shop space, 6.9 acres of […]
