Cliff Burnette, Director of the Airport Services Division of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), has received the NASAO State Aviation Distinguished Service Award. It was presented at the 2018 National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Annual Convention held September 23-25, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Cliff Burnette is in his 41st year as […]
Month: October 2018
New Aviation Economic Impact Study for Washington State Begins
The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division initiated an update to the Washington Aviation Economic Impact Study (AEIS) starting in October. This study, last updated in 2012, provides critical information on the value of our state’s aviation system. It will calculate and document the economic contributions airports make to local communities, regions and the […]
Quest Aircraft Appoints New Sales Representative for Mexico
Photo above – John Hunt, Quest VP of Sales for the Americas, stands with Avemex executive leadership at NBAA 2018, after the announcement. Quest Aircraft Company announced the appointment of Avemex as the authorized sales representative for Mexico, a move that demonstrates the Kodiak manufacturer’s commitment to growth in Latin America. Avemex is based out the […]
Alsim Opens New Florida Demo Center and Sim Lab
Alsim has once again expanded its presence in North America with a new joint Alsim/Cirrus Aviation demonstration center and simulation lab in Florida. The new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport contains Alsim’s latest simulation products including the AL172 and AL250. This mix of both generic and type-specific simulators with Alsim’s High Definition Visual Systems […]
Piper Records Best Quarter and Year to Date Performance in Ten Years
Piper Aircraft, Inc. recently announced its aircraft sales and delivery results for the third quarter of 2018, ending September 30th. Aircraft sales continued to grow in both the Trainer Class and M-Class product lines with turbine M-Class products and the single engine Archer TX trainer leading the sales expansion for the company. The company delivered […]
The All-New Conklin & de Decker Delivers Aircraft Data Anytime, Anywhere
Conklin & de Decker, a JSSI company, unveiled a complete relaunch of their platform. Following JSSI’s acquisition of Conklin & de Decker, announced at EBACE 2018, it marks the first of many product enhancements designed to disrupt the aircraft acquisition and management process by streamlining access to the most trusted aircraft comparison data available. The […]
FAA Announces $40.9 Million for New Tower at Greensboro
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $40.9 million in infrastructure for Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC. The Agency is building a new, 180-foot-tall Air Traffic Control Tower. The new control tower will accommodate up to eight positions for air traffic controllers in a 550- square-foot tower cab. […]
Latest Harris Poll Survey Reaffirms Importance of Business Aviation to Companies, Communities
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) joined with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) to release the findings of the latest survey conducted by The Harris Poll demonstrating the value of business aviation in providing safe, efficient transportation to companies of all sizes, particularly those located in smaller communities with little to no commercial airline […]
FAA NW Mountain Region Completes Move, Announces Realignment
FAA Regional Administrator for the Northwest Mountain Region, David Suomi, announced that the Regional Office has completed their move to the city of Des Moines, WA, just two miles south of Sea-Tac airport. The new building is 300,000 square feet and houses 1,460 employees. It is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold […]
Mente Group Names Neil Kunycky as Managing Director – East Coast
Mente Group has appointed business aircraft sales expert Neil Kunycky as Managing Director – East Coast. Kunycky brings more than 30 years of experience selling aircraft, and national aviation services sales experience, to his new role with the leading business aviation and flight department advisory company. “During his career, Neil Kunycky has earned the respect […]
