By Bill Dunn Earlier this year, we touched upon FAA Grant Assurances with a brief discussion of FAA’s compliance program. When an airport sponsor accepts federal Airport Development Program (AIP) funds, they enter in a contractual agreement with the FAA which includes a written promise to abide by the 39 federal Grant Assurances. These assurances […]
Author: Jenine Johnson
Principato Named President and CEO of NAA
The Board of Directors of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has approved the nomination of Greg Principato to become the association’s President and CEO. Principato has served in numerous executive positions within the aviation and aerospace industry including President and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, President and CEO of Airports Council […]
Sky Harbor Showcases 100-Year Celebration of the National Park Service in Exhibition
The National Park Service turns 100 this year and in celebrating this milestone, the Phoenix Airport Museum has opened an art exhibition titled, Find Your Park in Arizona, which showcases the diverse range of Arizona’s National Park offerings. Each of Arizona’s parks is represented with a diverse range of historic images and objects. The selection […]
ACC’s Spaulding Promoted to Manager Communications
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced recently that Chris Spaulding, C.M. has been promoted to Manager, Communications. Spaulding’s promotion was effective as of August, 1, 2016. In this capacity, he will take on greater responsibility in managing the council’s website, email, publications and social media platforms as well as the ACC Young Professionals (YP) Forum initiatives […]
The FAA: Reverse Discrimination
By William Hamilton Americans like to think we are a nation of “laws” passed by our elected representatives. We also like to think the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) puts the safety of the flying public ahead of all other considerations. But the pending, class-action law suit of Brigida vs. the U.S. Department of Transportation shows […]
Conklin & de Decker Announces Life Cycle Cost Release 16.2
Conklin & de Decker has announced LIFE CYCLE COST Release 16.2 is now available and includes six new aircraft as well as the 5-year condensed format from the Aircraft Cost Analysis Program that was recently incorporated. The most innovative and comprehensive aircraft budget & financial analysis tool in the industry, LIFE CYCLE COST (LCC) provides […]
Specialist with Chicago ADO Recipient of 2016 ACC Agency Best Practices Award
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced the selection of Amy Hanson, Environmental Protection Specialist with the FAA Chicago Airports District Office, as the recipient of the 2016 ACC Agency Best Practices Award. Hanson was specifically recognized for her leadership and role in successfully delivering the Chicago Modernization Plan Environmental Assessment Re-Evaluation. The purpose of the […]
FAA Announces Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Teams for New Center of Excellence
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta announced that the agency has selected the University of Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teams to lead the new Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Technical Training and Human Performance (COE TTHP). The COE will conduct research and development on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots […]
OAC Awards More Than $218,000 in Aerospace & AvEd Grants
Twenty-four organizations were recently awarded Aerospace and Aviation Education Program grants or contracts totaling over $218,000 from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC). The funds will be used to expose more school-aged children in Oklahoma to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, particularly those in aerospace and aviation. “Aerospace is our second-largest industry. To ensure […]
Nall Report Suggests Optimism on GA Safety
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) released the latest edition of the Joseph T. Nall Report, a seminal publication that examines GA accident trends in detail. The Nall Report provides the most comprehensive analysis of general aviation safety available. The latest edition includes data through 2013, the most recent year […]
