Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has reached another major milestone toward approval of the South Suburban Airport by submitting to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a draft Airport Layout Plan for review. The Airport Layout Plan is the sixth of the nine key elements that make up the project’s Master Plan and further […]
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Memphis International Airport Awarded $31.8 Million For Runway Safety, Pavement, And Security Projects
Today, Memphis International Airport and U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District) announced the awarding of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for $31.8 million to be used for runway safety, pavement and security projects at Memphis International Airport. The FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant will help pay for installation of Engineered Material […]
Larkins Named FAA Aviation & Space Education Ambassador
The Federal Aviation Administration has again tapped Ascension Air President and CEO Jamail Larkins to be the agency’s partner and honorary ambassador for Aviation and Space Education. He and FAA Acting Administrator Michael P. Huerta recently signed a memorandum of understanding extending the relationship. Larkins has served as the program’s official ambassador since 2004, successfully […]
Farnsworth Named to AOPA Board of Trustees
Ms. Amanda C. Farnsworth has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Board Chairman William Trimble said Amanda’s mix of business acumen, strong aviation background, and experience serving on corporate boards make her a great addition to the AOPA Board of Trustees. Farnsworth recently retired from […]
Conklin & de Decker to Hold 13th Annual Aircraft Acquisition Seminar in Scottsdale
Conklin & de Decker will host their 13th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 5-6, 2012 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft buyer, aircraft owner […]
Piper Names Aircraft Dealer for Turkey; Exhibits at AIREX in Istanbul
Piper Aircraft appointed BAYMAP Aviation, Ankara, Turkey, as its dealer for new aircraft sales in the Middle Eastern country that spans Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. In addition, Piper and BAYMAP will be jointly exhibiting two M-Class aircraft at AIREX 2012 Istanbul Air Show, held here Sept. 6-9 on the General Aviation apron at Istanbul […]
FAA Announces Completion of Nashua-Boire Field Airport Runway Project
U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the completion of a runway project at New Hampshire’s Nashua-Boire Field Airport funded with more than $16 million from FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Secretary LaHood said he applauds the FAA and all the partner agencies that made this project a reality. “The FAA’s substantial investment allows […]
AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute Offers Latest Online Course: Unmanned Aircraft and the National Airspace System
The AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new interactive online course entitled “Unmanned Aircraft and the National Airspace System.” The course covers topics including: what unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are and how they operate; their impact on general aviation; how manned and unmanned aircraft can safely share the airspace; and how UAS […]
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons To Perform at NBAA/CAN Soiree
The original Jersey Boys, the legendary Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, will light up the room for those attending this year’s NBAA/CAN Soiree, “An Evening With Angels”, to be held during NBAA’s 65th Annual Meeting & Convention on Wednesday, October 31st at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL. The 1,000 attendees at the Soiree […]
ARSA queries DHS on long overdue repair station rule
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), along with 11 other aviation organizations, reminded Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano about the urgent need to finalize repair station security rules. Due to the rulemaking delay, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been unable to certificate new foreign repair stations since August 2008. In the […]
