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 […]
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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 […]
FAA Awards NextGen Engineering Contracts Worth Up To $4.4 Billion
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today awarded three separate Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) contracts totaling up to $4.4 billion over 10 years. Under the contracts, the companies will perform work that will demonstrate NextGen procedures in real time on a large scale within the current air traffic system. “NextGen is an economic opportunity […]
NASAO AND FAA JOIN EFFORTS ON NEXTGEN AND WILDLIFE HAZARDS
This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for two new joint initiatives, NextGen and Wildlife Hazards. FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt signed the MOUs on behalf of FAA and NASAO Chairman Victor Bird of Oklahoma signed for the states, Guam and […]
Southwest Airlines Adds Second Nonstop from Tucson to Denver August 15
Southwest Airlines has announced it will add a second daily nonstop flight from Tucson to Denver on August 15, 2010. Both flights are on board Boeing 737 aircraft. Monday through Fridays, the flights: Depart TIA at 6:10 a.m. arrive in Denver 9:05 a.m. Depart TIA at 3:35 p.m. arrive in Denver 6:20 […]
Governor Gregoire Signs Statewide Proclamation Highlighting the Importance of General Aviation
Governor Christine Gregoire announced a proclamation declaring May as "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in Washington. The proclamation outlines the critical role general aviation plays in business, agriculture, emergency medical air-service, as well as to the overall economy. General aviation contributes over 178,000 jobs and approximately $3.18 billion in total economic impact to Washington alone. […]
Greensboro students get hands-on look at aviation careers
Middle and high school students will have the opportunity to learn more about aviation and related job opportunities at two Aviation Career Education Academies being held in Greensboro. Up to 30 rising seventh through ninth graders can attend the middle school ACE Academy at Guilford Technical Community College at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro […]
