Kelvin Solco, FAA’s Regional Administrator for the Southwest Region, retired last week after serving with the FAA for 36 years. Solco, whose last day was August 3rd, was appointed Regional Administrator in 2014. FAA’s Southwest Region includes over 4600 employees in the states of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Serving as the FAA’s […]
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Western Michigan University Orders Additional Seminoles During EAA AirVenture
Piper Aircraft has announced an order for two new Piper Seminole multi-engine trainers from Western Michigan University. The order was received during EAA AirVenture. “Western Michigan University College of Aviation is delighted to continue to expand our multi-engine training fleet with the addition of two new Piper Seminoles,” said College of Aviation Dean Dave Powell. […]
Project Manager (TRANS PROJ SPECIALIST) – TDOT Aeronautics Division
The Tennessee Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division, is seeking a project manager who is customer oriented and driven to complete projects within budget, on time and with high standards implemented. Under supervision, this individual will be responsible for monitoring aviation engineering projects from project inception through project closeout. Summary of Job Duties: Work with local […]
Senior Project Manager (TRANS PROJ SPEC – SR) – TDOT Aeronautics Division
The Tennessee Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Division, is seeking an experienced project manager who is customer oriented and driven to complete projects within budget, on time and with high standards implemented. This individual will be responsible for monitoring aviation engineering projects from project inception through project closeout. Summary of Job Duties: Work with local municipalities […]
Textron Aviation receives order for 15 Skyhawks from ATP Flight School
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, […]
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% […]
