The FAA recently announced the addition of a training video series on Airports GIS to their Airport News and New Resources page on the FAA website. (www.faa.gov/airports/news_information/news/) The titles are: · Introduction to Airports GIS-Integrated Distance Learning Environment (AGIS-IDLE): Registration and Navigation · Introduction to Airports GIS · Introduction to Electronic […]
News Release
“Cooperation Makes Win-Win”
J. Randolph Babbitt, Beijing, China May 12, 2010 China Aviation Development Forum Remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you, Deputy Administrator Xia, for that kind introduction. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to represent the Federal Aviation Administration at this important aviation meeting. The theme for my remarks is very appropriate in terms […]
AzAA Announces 2010 Airport Executive of the Year
The Arizona Airports Association is proud to announce that it has named Ms. Brenda Chastain, Director of Corporate Administration at Kingman Airport Authority, 2010 Airport Executive of the Year. The award recognizes an individual who has a broad and deep knowledge of aviation, has made proven contributions to airport facilities, is well respected within the […]
Juneau International Airport Using Sensis WAM for Separation of Approach Aircraft
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – May 5, 2010 – Sensis Corporation’s Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) deployment at Juneau International Airport has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Juneau WAM system uses multilateration to provide controllers at the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) with high accuracy, high availability surveillance […]
New FAA System Improves Air Safety at Juneau
A new surveillance technology called the Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAM) is now allowing air traffic controllers to track aircraft along the difficult approach to Juneau – a mountainous area where radar coverage isn’t possible. “This technology will allow more aircraft to fly into Juneau and it will give air traffic controllers the tools they need […]
Iowa DOT’s Office of Aviation launches new web site
The Office of Aviation is pleased to announce the rollout of our new web site. The site is an excellent source for aviation information and offers a wide range of tools and resources for pilots, airport representatives, aviation industry personnel, decision makers, visitors, educators, and the general public. The new site offers information on how […]
REMOS Aircraft Announces New Investment for Global Expansion
REMOS Aircraft, one of the world’s leading light sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturers, has finalized a corporate expansion program to roll out its global market strategy, the company announced today. Founded in 1994, REMOS is an international aerospace manufacturing company with operations in Europe and North America. The REMOS GX aircraft is the company’s […]
General Aviation Industry Prepares for an Unleaded Future
April 21, 2010 – From EAA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally begun the regulatory process required by the Clean Air Act that may ultimately result in standards mandating the industry’s transition to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas). The EPA has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) which is a key opportunity for […]
GlobalAir.com Celebrates 15 Years
GlobalAir.com, one of the oldest aviation websites on the Internet is celebrating their 15th year. "I started the company in 1995 knowing little more than how to turn on a PC. Since that time, I have learned how to spell better (for all of you around since 1995) and in our opinion have developed one […]
April 2010 CalAERO Newsletter
Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics, has released the April 2010 CalAERO Newsletter. The newsletter has been developed as a communication tool for both internal and external partners. It is designed to reflect the agency’s commitment to fostering a safe, efficient, and environmentally compatible air transportation system. You can access the current edition and subsequent editions of […]
