California commercial aviation activity generates billions for the state’s economy, according to a study released by the California Airports Council (CAC). California airports provide 117,273 direct jobs with a multiplier effect of 386,016 total California jobs related to commercial aviation. However, federal sequestration threatens this important segment of the California economy. “This report demonstrates that […]
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Düsseldorf International Airport’s (DUS) Summer Schedule Brings More Direct Germany Connections for American Travelers
Even more long-haul flights and connections to destinations across the world – that’s the great news about the new summer schedule for DUS, Germany’s Next Generation HubTM . Effective March 31, 2013, 60 airlines will fly to 180 destinations in 50 countries, including many new and attractive routes, especially for North American leisure and business travelers. […]
Duncan Aviation Launches Live Online Chat Support
Duncan Aviation announced the launch of live online chat support for select pages of its corporate website, www.DuncanAviation.aero. Customers seeking information from Duncan Aviation’s Parts and Rotables Sales will get immediate answers to their questions, such as stock quantities and availability. With the growth of e-commerce, Chris Gress, Duncan Aviation Parts and Rotables Sales Manager, said […]
Siemens completes baggage handling system contract at Miami International Airport
Siemens Industry, Inc.’s Mobility and Logistics Division and the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD) announced the completion of the Siemens contract for Miami International Airport’s new, fully automated baggage handling system (BHS). The North Terminal Development (NTD) Program’s new integrated baggage handling and explosion detection system is the largest conventional baggage system in the United States, […]
First Flight of SAM LS “a good one”
The first flight of an all-new design is a thing of beauty, especially when all goes well; and that’s exactly what happened on February 26, 2013, at snow-covered Lachute Airport near Montréal, Quebec, Canada. “Liftoff was perfect, in about 300 feet,” said Thierry Zibi, President of SAM Aircraft. “We were not at gross weight, so […]
Carolinas Healthcare Orders Belfort AWOS for Medical Center in Charlotte
Belfort Instrument Company, has sold their AWOS AV to Me Center Air, and Carolinas Health Systems. The contract was announced at the 2013 Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. MedCenter Air will install the AWOS system in March at the Carolinas Healthcare facility in Charlotte, NC to support their HEMS operations. The Belfort Automated Weather […]
AOPA’s Fuller Stepping Down as President and CEO
Craig L. Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has notified AOPA’s Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position and from the Board. He plans to remain in his current role until a successor is ready to assume the position. The Board will conduct […]
Piper Introduces 3 Display Garmin G1000 in Seneca V Models
Piper Aircraft Inc. is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the most recent G1000 software supporting a three display avionics suite as standard equipment in new Twin-Class Piper Seneca V aircraft models available in 2013. The announcement was made at Airshow 2013, the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition held Feb. 24-26. […]
Flight Crews Unlimited Appoints Marla McGatlin Director, Business Development
Flight Crews Unlimited, a leading business aviation staffing agency, has announced the appointment of Marla McGatlin, Director, Business Development. In her new role, Ms. McGatlin (shown at right) is responsible for client service management and new global business development. "We are pleased to have Marla join our team," said Kelly Tolomeo, Vice President of Flight […]
HAI Reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department to Enhance Member Service Offerings
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro today announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf (shown at right), currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, […]
