The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed a survey, released by CNBC on June 19, revealing widespread opposition to a proposal – long pushed by the big airlines – for giving oversight of air traffic control (ATC) to a new entity, governed by a private board of directors. Proposals for privatizing ATC have been […]
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Baggage Fee Collections Exceed $1 Billion in First Quarter of 2017
With airlines collecting more than $1 billion in baggage fees in the first quarter of 2017, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) once again called on carriers to drop their continued opposition to modernizing a local airport user fee known as the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) that finances the construction of new runways, terminals […]
Spirit Airlines to Connect Hartford and Pittsburgh to Fort Myers and Tampa
South Florida’s Hometown Airline is delivering more sunshine and more service to its two newest cities. Just in time for winter, Spirit will begin service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers and Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). The daily seasonal flights will […]
TSA, American Airlines Testing New State-of-the-Art Screening Technology at PHX
For the first time ever, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), working collaboratively with American Airlines, is testing a computed tomography (CT) scanner in one checkpoint lane of Terminal 4 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). CT checkpoint scanning equipment aims to enhance threat detection capabilities by providing a 3-D image that can be viewed […]
Pilot Business Leaders Stand Strong Against ATC Privatization
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) registered its enthusiastic support for a letter from more than 100 American business leaders – nearly all of whom are pilot-CEOs – to U.S. House and Senate leaders, stating their unified opposition to turning the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system over to an entity governed by a private […]
Forrest Swonsen Named to the 2017 ACC Board of Directors
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced that Forrest Swonsen, Associate Vice President, Airport Systems and Services at TransCore, has been named as a new member of the ACC Board of Directors. He will fill a vacancy on the board created by the departure of Kevin Dolliole, the recently named Aviation Director of the Louis Armstrong […]
Duncan Aviation Releases New ADS-B Compliance Numbers
In December 2016, Duncan Aviation began a concerted campaign to educate business aircraft owners/operators about the anticipated crunch the industry will experience as the Jan. 1, 2020, ADS-B Out mandate draws closer. At the time, Duncan Aviation estimated that more than 2,000 business aircraft could be grounded for non-compliance. The company’s data analytics team recently […]
Two Airports Added to Military Airport Program
This year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the participation of two airports in the Military Airport Program (MAP) – Millington Regional Jetport in Millington, TN, and Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport in Waynesville, MO. The program uses federal funds to convert former military airports to civilian use and supports improvements to joint-use airports. The […]
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Achieves FAA Certification
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Through the flight test program, the Bell 505 underwent rigorous certification activities and achieved more than 1,000 flight test hours. The Bell 505 continues to surpass significant milestones – achieving type certification […]
WSDOT seeks new director of aviation
The Washington State Department of Transportation has an opportunity for a uniquely qualified, executive-level professional who will serve as the agency’s director of aviation. WSDOT’s director of aviation is responsible for developing and implementing statewide programs that protect and promote aviation; airport improvements and investments; and the state’s aviation system in partnership with federal and […]
