The General Aviation Awards Committee is pleased to announce that the group has recently formed General Aviation Awards LLC. The seven member board of directors is made up volunteers who have agreed to take on the work of the awards program. Industry groups and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) partner each year to recognize outstanding […]
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Piper Names Sales Representative for the Netherlands
Piper Aircraft Inc. named Piper Netherlands, at Teuge International Airport, as the company’s sales representative in the Western European country. Its affiliate, Stella Aviation Maintenance, is responsible for parts and service. "We are pleased to add Piper Netherlands to our sales network in Europe," said Piper Head of Global Sales and Business Development Drew McEwen. […]
Joe Tulowitzki Joins Duncan Aviation’s Turbine Engine Service Sales Team
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Tulowitzki to the Turbine Engine Service Sales Team. In this role, Tulowitzki will focus on developing business relationships in new markets on the East Coast. He will be focusing on TFE731 and Pratt and Whitney engine services, introducing new customers to Duncan Aviation and the […]
Duncan Aviation Announces New Service Sales Representatives
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce new Airframe Service Sales responsibilities for its Lincoln, Nebraska, and Provo, Utah, locations. Brad Homeyer is now serving as Airframe Service Sales Representative for Duncan Aviation-Provo and Ryan Huss is a new Airframe Service Sales Representative for Duncan Aviation-Lincoln. Huss joined Duncan Aviation in 2001 and has […]
Vaisala to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG
Vaisala has signed a contract to divest its wind profiler business to Scintec AG in order to better focus on the core product lines in the Weather business area. The divestment is expected to contribute to increased focus in product development and customer service. Vaisala continues to offer the world leading LAP wind profilers as […]
US Airways Selects Saab Sensis for Surface Management at Three Major Hub Airports
US Airways has selected defense and security company Saab AB subsidiary Saab Sensis Corporation’s Aerobahn® airport surface management system for use at its three hubs located at the Charlotte-Douglas (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airports (PHX). Saab Sensis Aerobahn will provide US Airways with precise, real-time visibility of all ground operations with […]
Denver to Host Women in Transportation
WTS International, the association for the professional advancement of women in transportation, recently announced the selection of Denver, CO, for the location of their 2012 Annual Conference, to be held May 9 – 11, 2012. Marcia Ferranto, WTS International President and CEO, said that each year they try to find a city that epitomizes success […]
LaHood Announces $77 Million in Transportation Research and Education Grants
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the award of $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation. The UTCs, which are located throughout the United States, conduct research that directly supports the priorities of the U.S. Department of Transportation […]
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration selects Saab Sensis for Airport Surface Surveillance Capability Program
Saab Sensis Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the defense and security company Saab, has been selected by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC) program. FAA has incrementally funded MUSD 5 (MSEK 34) of the MUSD 54 (MSEK 370) five year contract. In addition, options for deliveries beyond the […]
New book recounts author’s solo flight around globe at age 76
At the age of 76, rather than choosing a life of quiet retirement interspersed with trips to the golf course, Randolph decided that he would embark on the flight of a lifetime. After building his single engine plane, Randolph flew it solo 27,000 nautical miles over three oceans, eight seas and three gulfs as well […]
