Bell Helicopter announced recently the Bell 525 Relentless program has resumed flight test activity after receiving experimental certificate renewal from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Today we have resumed a key element of the Bell 525 program,” said Mitch Snyder, president and CEO. “Bell Helicopter has worked with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and […]
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Groom Aviation Taps Wichita Talent for Communications Role
The Florida-based consulting firm, Groom Aviation, today announced its expansion of the team with the addition of a Communications Director, Rebecca Groom Jacobs. Jacobs joins Groom Aviation following a three-year tenure at the renowned advertising agency, Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) in Wichita, Kansas. Prior to SHS, she served on the marketing team at Piper […]
Hartzell Propeller Expands Global Footprint
In the past year, Hartzell Propeller has expanded its global reach across the spectrum of general aviation’s propeller equipped aircraft. Through a multiyear, multimillion dollar investment in advanced aerodynamics and manufacturing techniques using state-of-the-art composite and aerospace grade materials, the company today reigns as the industry leader as it begins its second century of propeller […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $230 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 104 Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $230 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for 104 airports across the United States. The airport grant program funds various types of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, and airport signage, lighting, and markings which helps to create thousands of jobs. […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $105.3 Million in Infrastructure Grants to 133 Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $105.3 million in airport infrastructure grants to 133 airports 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, lighting, and markings […]
FAA Offers Short Window of Opportunity for Controller Candidates to Submit Aps
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will be accepting applications from candidates for entry-level air traffic controller positions from July 7-14, 2017. The job vacancy announcement for the highly competitive position of Air Traffic Control Specialist (Trainee) will be available on the federal government’s official job site, USAJOBS.gov. This announcement is expected to […]
Lisa Atherton Announced as President & CEO of Textron Systems
Textron Inc. has announced that Lisa Atherton has been named president & CEO of Textron Systems. She succeeds Ellen Lord, who will be nominated by President Donald J. Trump as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics within the Department of Defense. Atherton most recently served as executive vice president of Military Business […]
Hartzell 2-Blade Aluminum Scimitar Prop Approved as Replacement for Cardinal RGs
Hartzell Propeller has received an STC for its two-blade aluminum scimitar propeller to replace the factory standard prop for Cessna 177RG Cardinal and Reims F177RG aircraft powered by IO-360-A1B6(D) 200 HP engines. Offered through Hartzell’s Top Prop performance conversion program, introductory pricing is $10,500 for the new 78-inch diameter Scimitar propeller, composite spinner and STC […]
Supreme Court’s Decision on East Hampton Airport Reflects Long-Held National Aviation Policy
In a resounding victory for public-use airports nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition filed by the town of East Hampton, NY, which sought the court’s review of a 2016 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. “This decision reaffirms the longstanding policy that America has a national aviation […]
FAA’s Karen Miles Named Recipient of 2017 ACC Agency Best Practices Award
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has announced the selection of Karen Miles, Civil Engineering Project Manager in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Seattle Airports District Office, for the 2017 ACC Agency Best Practices Award, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and role she held in the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PMRA) Runway Realignment Design and Construction […]
