EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (July 9, 2009) – In the aviation world, if it has flown, is flying, or will fly, odds are that it will come to Oshkosh. That’s true again this summer, as the world of flight gathers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration," on July 27-August 2 […]
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New FAA Chief Counsel Brings Long and Diverse Experience
WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt has announced the appointment of David Grizzle as the new FAA chief counsel. "David Grizzle has top-level experience and I’m looking forward to having him on the team," Babbitt said. "He understands the challenges of leading a diverse, international organization, as well as the complex interaction […]
DORGAN, AIRPORT OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND FOR NEW GF AIR TERMINAL
(GRAND FORKS, N.D.) – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and officials from the Grand Forks International Airport took part in a ceremony here today to mark the beginning construction of a new passenger terminal. Dorgan, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Aviation subcommittee in the Senate, helped secure over $9.1 […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER ADDS NEW AIRCRAFT TO 2009 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE COMPARATOR
Orleans, MA – June 2009 — Conklin & de Decker recently announced the 2009 edition of their Aircraft Performance Comparator. Part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is the most comprehensive and easy to use aircraft performance comparison tool and now includes some of […]
‘FLY4LIFE’ CELEBRATION AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2009 READY TO RECOGNIZE HUMANITARIAN AVIATION
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 30, 2009) – The schedule is now set for the largest recognition program for humanitarian flying ever presented at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, as the weeklong "Fly4Life" program has been finalized for the event. EAA AirVenture 2009 is July 27-August 2 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The Fly4Life […]
FAA Administrator Calls For Commitment to Regional Airline Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced an expedited review of flight and rest rules and called on U.S. airlines and unions to respond, by July 31, with specific commitments to strengthen safety at regional and major airlines by insisting that airlines obtain all available FAA pilot records, among other […]
DORGAN APPLAUDS FAA ACTION ON AIRLINE SAFETY
As Chairman of Aviation subcommittee, Dorgan held a series of hearings highlighting the need for improved airline safety (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.), Chairman of the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security panel, today applauded the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) quick action to examine airline safety issues with the formation of an Aviation […]
Sensis Aerobahn Helping Airlines and Port Authority of New York/New Jersey at JFK International Airport Improve Efficiency and Customer Experience
Airport Operator and Airlines Join FAA in Real-time View of Airport Surface Operations for Improved Situational Awareness EAST SYRACUSE, NY – June 22, 2009 – The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey (PANYNJ) and authorized airlines, through the Aviation Development Council (ADC), now have access to Sensis Aerobahn® airport automation and management tool at John […]
Call to Action Leads to Improvements in Pilot Training and Better Access to Pilot Records
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senior officials from U.S. airlines, pilot unions and the FAA today agreed on several major actions to improve safety programs and pilot training at the nation’s airlines. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt hosted the "Call to Action" to identify immediate steps to strengthen and improve pilot […]
Colorado Airport to Close for Reconstruction Project
Closure of the Granby Airport Granby Airport for phase II of a reconstruction project will begin June 29, 2009 and last through October 26, 2009. During project construction only those employees associated with Armstrong Engineering, Grand County, Pavetec Inc. and its subs will be allowed on the airport. After hours and Sundays when construction is […]
