SITA, a specialist in air transport communications and IT solutions announced last week a record revenue of US$1.63 billion. This consolidated group revenue, a rise of 4 percent from 2012, continues the organization on its growth trajectory. The 2013 results, confirmed at SITA’s Annual General Assembly (AGA), show the company’s strong business performance and company-wide […]
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NextGen Delivering Promised Efficiency for Airlines and Passengers Traveling through Houston Area
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the successful implementation of the Houston Metroplex NextGen airspace redesign project, which will deliver more on-time flights for passengers while reducing pollution by thousands of metric tons each year. “Since the start of the space program, Houston has always been […]
United’s Miller Announced as New SITA Board Chairman
SITA’s Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Bill Miller of United Airlines as the new Chair of the SITA Board for a one-year term. The appointment was made following SITA’s Annual General Assembly (AGA). Out-going Chair Paul Coby will remain on the Board of Directors. In addition, the Board confirmed that Francesco Violante […]
AOPA PRESIDENT MARK BAKER URGES CONGRESS TO MAINTAIN AIRPORT SUPPORT
General aviation airports rely on federal money, making it vitally important that Congress maintain Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding at least at current levels, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) President Mark Baker told a U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcommittee last week. “America’s airports are the true backbone of aviation, and without a robust […]
ARCHITECURAL ENGINEER, DARREL BROSTROM, JOINS ZHA
Rick MellIn, President and CEO of ZHA, an international creative design and construction project management company, is pleased to announce that Darrel Brostrom recently joined the firm in the role of Vice President. Brostrom brings more than 30 years of national and international experience to ZHA, having worked on projects on four continents. Brostrom’s expertise […]
AAAE Urges Local Control Rather Than Federal Control Over Airport Infrastructure Projects
At a hearing last week before the House Aviation Subcommittee on the future of airport infrastructure development, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli (Shown at right), called on Congress to give airports additional local authority to address pressing infrastructure needs by increasing the arbitrary federal cap on local passenger facility […]
EMERGING AVIATION INNOVATORS SELECTED TO SHOWCASE IDEAS AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2014
Seven emerging tech companies will be showcasing their newest ideas for aviation this summer at THE place to present innovation – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh – as part of the event’s EAA Innovation Center. The exhibits range from new aircraft designs to the latest in power systems and 3D printing for airplane parts. These concepts are […]
Open House Celebration for Business Aviation’s Newest State-of-the-Art Aircraft Maintenance Facility
On July 15, 2014, Duncan Aviation is opening its state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance hangar to the business aviation community with an Open House celebration. A full day of activities is planned with informational sessions, tours of the Lincoln facility and visits with industry vendors and OEMs. The fun will spill into the evening during a reception […]
Ascension Air Launches More Flexible Fractional Aircraft Programs to Include Fuel, Reduced Commitment
Ascension Air is adding two new programs to its lineup. The popular 80 annual flight hour Fractional Ownership option for the Cirrus SR22T aircraft will now be accompanied by a new 60 annual flight hour Aviator’s Club and a 25-hour Prop Card that never expires. “Over the past two years, we’ve spoken to many of […]
Lone Star UAS Center Approved as Fully Operational Test Site for Unmanned Vehicles
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Lone Star Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence & Innovation (LSUASC) has met federal requirements to begin full operations as a test site for unmanned aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated the center as one of only six test sites in December, and approved it as operational on Friday, June […]



