Malta International Airport has entered into a strategic partnership with global air transport IT specialist SITA which is geared towards boosting the airport’s operational excellence and putting it at the forefront of technology in the aviation industry. The partnership – which came into effect from May 10, 2016 – will allow Malta International Airport to […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Illinois Airports Recognized by IDOT for Outstanding Service
Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn congratulated the 2016 Airport of the Year award recipients for their accomplishments and their partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to provide outstanding service to their customers. “We are proud of our aviation community’s dedication to support the state’s economy by offering an invaluable public service,” Secretary Blankenhorn […]
Million Air Yuma Tops Previous Year Record with 3 Million Gallons Aviation Fuel Sold
Yuma International Airport’s Fixed Based Operator (FBO), Million Air, announced they’ve sold over 3 million gallons of aviation fuel in 2015, surpassing their previous record of 2.9 million gallons in 2011. On top of that, Million Air has become an Ascent branded fuel supplier and have taken delivery of four new 10,000 gallon fuel trucks […]
Oklahoma Airports Receive Nearly $800,000 in State Funds for Improvements
Various infrastructure projects at airports in the western part of the state will be getting off the ground soon thanks in great part to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s recent approval of nearly $800,000 in state grants. The grants for West Woodward Municipal Airport, Anadarko Municipal Airport and Clinton Municipal Airport come from the Commission’s Three-year […]
AAAE/IAAE Grows International Presence with Sabatine Promotion
As part of the association’s ongoing efforts to expand and enhance member benefits and services, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, announce recently the promotion of Melissa Sabatine to Senior Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs and Deputy Executive Director, IAAE. With […]
NARA Annual Meeting Exceeds Expectations with Record Attendance
The National Aircraft Resale Association’s (NARA) Annual Spring Meeting took place April 21st and 22nd in Scottsdale, Arizona with a record-setting number of member representatives attending. The NARA Scholarship Fund, founded in 2014, also surpassed expectations by raising $35,000 from a live auction that was conducted at the event. The donations will go toward student […]
Michigan Runway Rehabilitation Project Nearing Completion
Those living and working near W.K. Kellogg Airport may notice some differing air traffic patterns this week as final grooving and marking are scheduled to take place, finishing the rehabilitation of the 10,004-foot Runway 5L/23R. The work is scheduled to begin tonight, May 2, and take approximately eight nights, barring any unforeseen circumstances and/or inclement […]
Duncan Aviation Authorized to Service Rockwell Collins TDR-94/TDR-94D Transponders
Rockwell Collins recently approved Duncan Aviation as an authorized service provider for repair, service and modification of its TDR-94 and TDR-94D transponders. The Rockwell Collins TDR-94D transponder is a solid-state, crystal-controlled receiver/transmitter specifically designed for TCAS-II-equipped business aircraft. The units can be upgraded and when professionally installed and certified will meet the upcoming ADS-B mandate […]
New UAS Information Site Goes Live – UASHub.org
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Airport Innovation Accelerator (AIA) have announced the launch of UASHub.org – a comprehensive web platform for airports and aviation stakeholders to effectively manage the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – or drones – into the nation’s airspace. The site was created to facilitate communication, collaboration […]
US Navy Blue Angels, Heritage Flight and US Army Golden Knights to Headline Syracuse International Air Show
Military presence will be stronger than ever at the Syracuse International Air Show on June 11-12 and will feature the US Navy Blue Angels celebrating their 70th Anniversary with flight demonstration exhibits, choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, S.C., performs precision […]
