When airport owners/ sponsors, planning agencies, or other organizations accept funds from FAA-administered airport financial assistance programs, they enter into a contract which includes certain obligations. These obligations, also called grant assurances, require the recipients of Federal funds to maintain and operate their facilities safely and efficiently and in accordance with the conditions included in […]
Author: Kim Stevens
Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner to Saudia
Boeing and Saudia, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, last week celebrated the triple delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range). A third Dreamliner will be delivered to Saudia within the next week. The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010. Saudia is no stranger to such large deliveries. In December 1999, Boeing delivered […]
Embraer ‘Phenom 100’ jets selected to train armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom
The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five aircraft to the U.K Ministry of Defense’s Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS) program. The contract includes support services and an option for additional follow […]
HondaJet, Icon A5, Among 9 Aerospace Projects and Accomplishments Considered for 2015 Collier Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association announced today that nine aerospace projects and accomplishments will compete for the 2015 Robert J. Collier Trophy. The 2015 Nominees are; Airbus A350 XWB; Blue Origin’s New Shepard Team; C-5M Super Galaxy; Dawn Project Team; HA-420 HondaJet; ICON A5; New Horizons Project Team; Two Eagles Balloon Team; and the UCAS-D Autonomous […]
Jackie Chan Takes Delivery of Legacy 500
Embraer announced that world-renowned movie star Jackie Chan, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500. “The Legacy 500 features our best-to-date technologies and it incorporates designs that maximize passenger comfort and fuel efficiency,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “This new aircraft, along with […]
11th Annual Aviation Day at the Capitol Held in Arizona
The 11th Annual Aviation Day at the Capitol, organized by the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) was held Thursday, January 28th on the lawn of the state capitol and featured static aircraft and a large welcome tent with table-top displays set up by many of the aviation and aerospace companies in Arizona. (Photo – Senator Bob […]
Kentucky Governor’s Budget Supports Increased Funding for Airports
As part of Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s State of the Commonwealth Budget Address on January 26th was the announcement that his budget protects the Jet Fuel surcharge tax revenues from being “swept” to other uses and adds $10 million from the Road Fund to be used specifically for aviation infrastructure improvements. The Kentucky Aviation Association […]
Fred Adams and Gary Ness to be inducted into North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announces the names of two individuals that were recently selected to be inducted in the ND Aviation Hall of Fame. The induction will take place on March 8th at the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium banquet in Bismarck, ND. Fred Adams (left) and Gary Ness (at right) will […]
Duncan Aviation Receives STC for Integrated Challenger 601 3A/3R CPDLC/FANS 1/A+ Solution
Duncan Aviation announced it recently completed an industry-first Controller Pilot Data Link Communications/Future Air Navigation System (CPDLC/FANS) 1/A+ installation. The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was recently issued by the FAA and covers the Challenger 601. The installation features the upgraded NZ-2000 Honeywell Flight Management System (FMS), which integrates with current Challenger 601 Original Equipment Manager […]
