U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $12.2 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 18 communities in 18 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. The Department received 57 applications from 30 states. This follows last week’s announcement […]
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ACC Study Estimates $138 Billion in Capital Investment Required for U.S. Airports Through 2024
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has released Capital Development at U.S. Airports, a study providing a near term outlook of trends, projects, and funding. This study is intended to provide insight into the magnitude of capital development planned to occur at airports throughout the United States through 2024. The top 130 airports, ranked by passenger […]
General Aviation Contribution to U.S. Economy Remains Strong
A group of seven general aviation associations has welcomed an updated study detailing the contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy. The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, determined that general aviation supports a total 1,179,200 jobs and a total of $246.8 billion in total economic output in the U.S. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association […]
AOPA 2020 Fly-In Locations Registration Websites Open
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently announced its 2020 fly-in locations and now pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike can register to attend one or all of the three regional events. The three location, two-day events, will kick off May 29 and 30 in San Marcos, Texas (KHYI), followed by June 19 and 20 […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $520.5 Million to 287 Airports in 41 States
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $520.5 million in airport infrastructure grants to 287 airports in 41 states. With this announcement, the Trump Administration has invested a historic $11.4 billion to more than two thousand airports across the United States for safety and infrastructure […]
AAAE/USCTA Lead Coalition Asking Congress to Fully Fund Contract Towers
A coalition of aviation groups, including the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)/U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA), today wrote leaders of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to reassert the vital role that contract air traffic control towers play in improving safety and saving taxpayer dollars. In a letter sent today, the aviation groups made […]
GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team Announces 2020 Season Performance Schedule
The GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team, the leading vintage airshow performance squadron, announces their 2020 airshow season schedule. The team’s six WWII-era aircraft will perform an 18-minute, low-level precision-flying demonstration at numerous airshows throughout the year. Their season kicks off March 28-29 at the Tampa Bay AirFest at the MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL. “Airshow spectators […]
Trig Avionics Serves Warbird Community of North America
Trig Avionics is honoring veterans, past and present by helping keep vintage warbirds in the air. Trig’s affordable ADS-B bundle, containing a TT22 Mode S transponder, TN72 GPS position source and antenna are ideal for warbird operators. These avionics meet the 2020 ADS-B mandate for experimental aircraft, allowing display teams, like the Texas based Trojan […]
Frontiers of Flight Museum to Honor Anousheh Ansari of the XPRIZE Foundation and Celebrate SpaceShipOne
On Friday, May 29th 6:30 pm, the Frontiers of Flight Museum (FOFM) launches its 2020 Gala SpaceShipOne to honor space adventurer and CEO of the Ansari XPRIZE Foundation Anousheh Ansari with the George E. Haddaway Award for Achievement in Aviation. Gala sponsors and guests will have the pleasure of meeting Ansari and learning about her […]
NASAO Announces Greg Pecoraro As New CEO
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has selected Greg Pecoraro as its new President and CEO. In this role, Pecoraro will work closely with the NASAO Board of Directors and other state aviation leaders to fulfill the organization’s mission to represent the interests of the states and the public before Federal policymakers. Pecoraro […]
