Textron Aviation Inc., announced recently that ATP Flight School has ordered 15 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft. With the addition of these aircraft, the school’s training fleet will grow to include nearly 130 Skyhawks. “We’re thrilled that ATP has chosen the Skyhawk time and time again to train its new pilots,” said Doug May, vice president, […]
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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $185.8 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 62 Airports
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $185.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 62 airports in 32 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, […]
NASAO Announces 2017 “Henry O” Scholarships
The NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education is pleased to announce the awarding of three $1,000 scholarships to college students in Louisiana and Michigan. This year’s recipients of Henry Ogrodzinski (“Henry O”) Scholarships are, Bryce Anderson, hailing from Plainwell, Michigan and a student at Western Michigan University; Lakeysha Bullock, hailing from Monroe, Louisiana and […]
U.S. DOT Announces $169.3 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 85 Airports
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $ 169.3 million in airport infrastructure grants to 85 airports in 35 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $290.6 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 105 Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $ 290.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 105 airports in 38 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and […]
NARA Members Report 60% Pre-Owned Business Jet Market Share
The National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA) has reported that its elite group of Brokers and Dealers exceeded $5 Billion USD in jet sales transactions in 2016. NARA members represented approximately 60% of all the pre-owned business jet transaction market worth over $9 Billion in 2016 (per AMSTAT). NARA Broker and Dealer members represent just 3% […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $185.1 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 107 Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $185.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 107 airports in 40 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and airport signage, […]
AEA to award $1,000 toward an ADS-B Out installation to five aircraft owners at EAA AirVenture
To help incentivize owners of general aviation aircraft to meet the Federal Aviation Administration’s ADS-B Out equipage mandate in the United States, the Aircraft Electronics Association will randomly award five aircraft owners with $1,000 toward an ADS-B compliant upgrade during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh, July 24-30, in Wisconsin. This year marks the fourth-consecutive […]
AVIATION CAREER SERVICES IS EXPANDING ITS COMMITMENT TO “ELEVATING THE INDUSTRY”
Over the last several years, Aviation Career Services (ACS) has been part of a variety of industry related training committees, industry panels and working groups. In each, a common theme was heard “…”we need to find our future leaders.” “As airport practitioners, recruiters and talent developers, we know and understand that searching high and low, […]
Study Enhanced Flight Vision for Instrument Heliport Approaches
Astronics Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, is collaborating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a research project to study operational concepts for the use of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) in helicopters. The study is designed to develop a basis for possible application of enhanced vision systems in helicopters flying into […]
