Christopher Willenborg, (pictured) provided the following press release from the Massachusetts Port Authority. Mr. Willenborg is the Adminstrator for the Massachusetts Aeronautics Division. As part of the Patrick-Murray Administrations historic transportation reform efforts to simplify the state’s transportation system, the Massachusetts Port Authority and the City of Worcester today signed an agreement on the transfer […]
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Industry Leaders Agree that Multilateration and ADS-B are Cornerstones of NextGen Surveillance
At the ATC Global conference in March, industry leaders participating in Sensis Corporation’s “Multimode Surveillance – the Cornerstone of NextGen Surveillance” workshop agreed that multimode technology is a critical component of “next generation” air traffic systems. Workshop speakers indicated that the highly reliable, easily tailorable surveillance coverage from multilateration, including Wide Area Multilateration (WAM), and […]
B-17 ‘FLYING FORTRESS’ BOMBERS TO MARK AIRCRAFT’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY DURING EAA AIRVENTURE 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 16, 2010) – At least four of the remaining airworthy Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" aircraft will be on hand to commemorate the legendary World War II bomber’s 75th anniversary during EAA AirVenture 2010. "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration" will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional […]
Ryan Airfield Tower Marks Two Million Operations Error Free
Ryan Airfield near Tucson, Arizona celebrated over two million operations error free last month. Ryan Airfield is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract Tower Program (CTP). At Ryan the FAA contracts with Serco Management Services, Inc. to manage the operation, which is overseen by Air Traffic Manager Gloria Calhoun. The Ryan Airfield […]
Technical Center Signs Agreement to Research Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System
The Federal Aviation Administration’s William J. Hughes Technical Center has established a cooperative research and development agreement with Insitu Inc., of Bingen, Washington, and the New Jersey Air National Guard to study unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and to address their integration into the national airspace system (NAS). Insitu Inc., a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of The Boeing […]
John Persinos Joins Aerospace & Security Media
Longtime aerospace journalist John Persinos has joined Aerospace & Security Media in two senior management positions. Effective today (7th June 2010), Mr. Persinos is Online Publisher responsible for all emediaJohn Persinos initiatives at the company. He also will serve as editor-in-chief of the company’s publication, Aviation Maintenance magazine. Aerospace & Security Media is […]
GE AVIATION SYSTEMS SPONSORING ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT SYMPOSIUM AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 4, 2010) – As part of its commitment to advancing electric flight, GE Aviation Systems has agreed to sponsor the World Symposium on Electric Aircraft as well as the Aviation Learning Center, which will host a week full of activities devoted to the emerging era of electric-powered […]
EAA to Receive the AACA “Award of Excellence” at AirVenture 2010
Don Abbott, Founder and President of the American Air Camper Association (AACA) will present the association’s first Award of Excellence to Experimental Aircraft Association (and WAI Corporate Member) President Tom Poberezny at the upcoming Air Venture 2010. The award is presented in recognition of the organizations long-standing efforts to encourage family togetherness through aviation. Abbott […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER & NATA TO HOST TAX SEMINAR
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc and the National Air Transportation Association (“NATA”) are pleased to announce they will continue to co-host this year’s Commercial Operators Tax Seminar (“Tax Seminar”) that will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17-18, 2010. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker and […]
Kam Controls, Inc. successfully tests first ever in-line detector for FAME contamination in jet fuels
KAM CONTROLS, INC. of Houston, Texas has successfully conducted a test of its upcoming in-line FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) detector–the KAM FAME Meter. The test, conducted in the lab with jet fuel contaminated with varying amounts of FAME, confirms the accuracy, stability and repeatability of the science and electronics behind the detector. Accurate […]
