A new study is evaluating the current condition and preservation needs of Washington’s airport pavements. The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. WSDOT Aviation has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., assisted by CH2M Hill and CivilTech, to […]
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$6.8 Million Grant For Boise AIr Terminal/Gowen Field Announced
U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a $6.8 million dollar grant to rehabilitate the primary runway at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The Secretary, accompanied by Mayor David Bieter and U.S. Representative Randy Labrador, made the announcement during a visit to Boise. “Safety is our number-one priority,” LaHood said. “This grant […]
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NASAO and Alliance Applaud Oklahoma, Rhode Island Governors for Recognizing Aviation and Aerospace in August
Adding to the more than 40 state governors signing proclamations recognizing the value of aviation and aerospace in their respective states, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee both signed proclamations drawing attention to the aviation and aerospace industry. In Rhode Island, home to more than 1,000 pilots, Chaffee declared […]
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons To Perform at NBAA/CAN Soiree
The original Jersey Boys, the legendary Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, will light up the room for those attending this year’s NBAA/CAN Soiree, “An Evening With Angels”, to be held during NBAA’s 65th Annual Meeting & Convention on Wednesday, October 31st at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL. The 1,000 attendees at the Soiree […]
ARSA queries DHS on long overdue repair station rule
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), along with 11 other aviation organizations, reminded Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano about the urgent need to finalize repair station security rules. Due to the rulemaking delay, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been unable to certificate new foreign repair stations since August 2008. In the […]
Chicago O’Hare Set to Receive Environmental Achievement Award
By Lara Jackson On September 12, 2012, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will receive the Environmental Achievement Award in the Outreach, Education and Community Involvement Award category from the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). The award will be presented at the ACI-NA and ACI World’s Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. O’Hare […]
Landmark Aviation selects Q-Pulse for organizational safety and quality
US aviation services company, Landmark Aviation, are modernizing their safety data management processes with the help of Q-Pulse from Gael. The Texas-based company offers fixed base operations at more than 40 locations in the US and Canada as well as a number in Europe. They are also participants in the FAA Safety & Management Systems […]
MAF Unveils New Global Logo
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) recently unveiled a new logo that gives a fresh look to the aviation ministry’s historic dove emblem. John Boyd, president and CEO of MAF-US said from the wings-and-Bible emblem used in some parts of the world, to the dove used by MAF in the United States, the MAF logo has […]
Salina Airport Name Changed to Reflect Importance to North Central Kansas
The public airport serving Salina, Saline County and the surrounding 22 Kansas counties will now be known as the Salina Regional Airport. The Salina Airport Authority renamed the airport, formerly known as Salina Municipal Airport, to reflect the airport’s growing influence on business and commerce in North Central Kansas. Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers […]
NASAO, Other Top Aviation Organizations Recognize South Carolina Governor for Declaring August 13-18 ‘Aviation Week’
NASAO, along with the Alliance for Aviation Across America and other national aviation organizations recognized South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for declaring August 13-18 “Aviation Week.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, plays in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. Aviation in South Carolina provides thousands […]
