The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold 12 Virtual Public Workshops from June 3 to June 12 on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the South-Central Florida Metroplex project, the agency’s plan to modernize air traffic procedures for 21 airports in the southern half of the state. Residents can view the schedule and register to […]
Month: May 2020
US Court Certifies Class of Air Marshals for Unpaid Overtime
On May 28, 2020 the US Court of Federal Claims granted a motion to certify a class of Federal Air Marshals to pursue the claims of unpaid overtime due to improper Law Enforcement Ability Pay adjustments, payroll system practices, unpaid hours for sleep time, and other required duties. The lawsuit, J. Casaretti et al. vs […]
Premier Aircraft Opens New Sales and Service Center in Texas
Pictured above (left to right) outside Hangar 18S at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport are Texas Premier Aircraft team members David Seastead, Travis Peffer and Chad Cox. Premier Aircraft has opened a new aircraft sales and maintenance facility at Meacham International Airport. The company opened its hangar doors May 11 to customers and has since […]
American Airlines Donates 10 Million AAdvantage Miles to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Thanks to generous AAdvantage® program members, American Airlines is donating 10 million loyalty miles to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to support its mission to help patient families as it leads the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The gift was made possible by AAdvantage members who purchased […]
Aeromexico 787 Makes the Longest Flight in Mexico Aviation History
Aeromexico made the longest-range flight in its existence and the history of aviation in Mexico. It was a direct operation transporting medical supplies between Shenzhen International Airport in China and Mexico City, with a non-stop route of more than 14 thousand kilometers with one of its 19 Boeing 787 aircraft, which is also the largest […]
GAMA Publishes First Quarter 2020 Aircraft Shipments and Billings Report
Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its report of general aviation aircraft shipments and billings for the first quarter of 2020. Piston, turboprop, business jet and rotorcraft deliveries declined across all segments during the first quarter of 2020 as compared to the first quarter of 2019. “While the year started off strong, the health […]
CBP Extends Temporary Closure of Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers Until July 6
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended the temporary closure of Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers until at least July 6, 2020. CBP is taking this precautionary measure to minimize the exposure of the public and CBP personnel to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The temporary closure applies to all public access Global Entry enrollment centers, […]
Malta Takes Reins at Moore County, NC Airport
By Kim Stevens As the new manager for Moore County Airport in North Carolina, Scott Malta, A.A.E., has already faced unforeseen challenges, taking the reins during the spread of the coronavirus. “I worked at my desk for one week and then have worked from home since,” said Malta, who started March 9th. One of the […]
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Announces Partnership with Tecnam
Continental® has announced a new partnership with Tecnam S.P.A. to launch the P2010 TDI with the CD-170 engine. Continental’s Jet-A fueled 170 HP engine offers the ease of flying a single lever control coupled with electronic engine monitoring and redundancy safety features. The CD-170 is the newest design and highest horsepower engine in the CD-100 […]
Burns & McDonnell Completes Design and Construction for Historic Braniff Airways Base Redevelopment
Burns & McDonnell has completed design and construction services for the redevelopment of the historic Braniff Operations and Maintenance Base in Dallas. After sitting dormant for more than two decades, the aviation landmark is flying high once again, this time as the Braniff Centre — an aviation hub and multi-use facility designed to generate corporate […]