World’s fastest, most technologically-advanced light jet to make flight passes for fifth straight year WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its plans to showcase its popular Beechcraft aircraft at the National Championship Air Races and Air Show, held Sept. 16-20 at the Reno-Stead Airfield in Reno, Nev. The company […]
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Grant Management Firm Adds Transportation Specialist to Team
Tampa, FL – (September 8, 2009) – Panther International LLC, the Tampa Bay-based software firm that developed the BlackCat Grant Management System, is proud to welcome Becky Mainardi as Project Manager. Ms. Mainardi joins Panther with an extensive background in intermodal transportation planning and project management. She will have a multi-faceted role in the delivery, […]
FAA Announces Plan to Enhance Safety for New York Airspace
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at lower altitudes around Manhattan. “The New York Airspace Task Force chartered on August 14 developed a comprehensive series of recommendations that […]
Boston Logan International Airport 19th Site Operational With Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – September 1, 2009 – Boston Logan International Airport is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), a runway incursion detection and alerting system. Logan is the 19th airport to receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. A total of 35 airports will have ASDE-X by 2011. […]
Newark Liberty International Airport Now Operational With Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – August 31, 2009 – Newark Liberty International Airport is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X). ASDE-X is a runway incursion detection and alerting system that is now operational at 18 U.S. airports through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. The FAA will deploy ASDE-X to a total of […]
FAA Names New Government Affairs Advisor
WASHINGTON – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt has announced the appointment of Roderick D. Hall as the new FAA assistant administrator for government affairs. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Roderick D. Hall, as the new Assistant Administrator for Government and Industry Affairs,” said Babbitt. “We’re very fortunate to get someone […]
EAA’S GATHERING OF EAGLES STRENGTHENS ‘ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING’
Actors Harrison Ford and Cliff Robertson were among aviation enthusiasts and industry leaders who helped make the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Gathering of Eagles fundraiser July 30 a great success. The event’s proceeds of $1.9 million will benefit EAA’s inspirational and educational programs that introduce young people to aviation, emphasize math and science, and strengthen the […]
FAA and NATCA Reach Landmark Labor Agreement
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its largest union, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), have concluded a challenging mediation process that has produced a landmark labor agreement. After years of strained relations, the joint decision to engage in mediation was an important first step, and today’s proposed agreement represents a milestone […]
FAA Airspace Group Will Recommend Safety Improvements in New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration today convened a New York Airspace Working Group that will review current operating procedures over the Hudson and East Rivers and recommend safety improvements in two weeks to FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. FAA air traffic and safety experts will review and analyze a variety of proposals to change […]
MOPAH AIRPORT (WAKK)), MERAUKE – PAPUA, INDONESIA ORDERS BELFORT RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (RVR) SYSTEM
Baltimore, MD –12-Aug-09. The Mopah Airport (WAKK) located in Merauke – Papua, Indonesia has placed their order for a two position, forward scatter Runway Visual Range (RVR) system. PT Globalindo Buana of Jakarta acted as the Prime Contractor for the project and will installed the Belfort Runway Visual Range (RVR) system on the airport. […]
