In an effort to avoid airport project construction delays and employee furloughs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt (pictured at right) called on Congress today to pass a clean extension of the FAA’s authorization. LaHood and Babbitt said they oppose the House bill because it includes controversial provisions that needlessly […]
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PIPER TO DISPLAY PRODUCT LINE AT OSHKOSH; FIRST READY SET FLY OWNER TO MAKE APPEARANCE
Piper Aircraft Inc. announced the company will exhibit its product line and a mockup of its new PiperJet Altaire at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, July 25-31. In addition, new Piper Archer owner and first Ready Set Fly pilot training participant Jon Roberts plans to attend the world’s largest gathering of general aviation enthusiasts to discuss […]
FuelerLinx launches enhanced FuelerLinx4.0™ – Mobile and Networked Version
FuelerLinx has announced the launch of the company’s FuelerLinx 4.0™ –a networked version with mobile accessibility, allowing users to manage their fuel prices while on the road. FuelerLinx 4.0, allows flight departments to research their contract fuel and FBO direct prices, request fuel quotes for multiple ICAOs and reconcile invoices in real time. The […]
FAA Western Pacific Region Presents Annual Awards
Article and Photos By Scott Malta During the luncheon on the opening day of the FAA’s 7th Annual Airports Conference, June 7, 2011 in Anaheim, CA, several airports and other organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to aviation. William Withycombe, Regional Administrator and Brian Armstrong, Manager, Airport Safety, Standards & Compliance Branch – FAA […]
FAA Administrator Babbitt Announces Chief of Air Traffic Organization
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced recently that David Grizzle will be the chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. Babbitt said that Grizzle is the right person to take on the critical challenge facing the agency. Grizzle was credited by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as having a unique ability […]
FAA Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Air Traffic Control
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of federal air traffic control as American aviation experiences its safest period ever. Since its inception with 15 workers operating in just three control centers in 1936, the agency has become a world leader, pioneering safety improvements and developing new technology to […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASE 2011/2012 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE COMPARATOR
Conklin & de Decker has announced the release of their 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator claiming the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. As part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a tool for acquiring a Business Jet, Turboprop, Piston airplane, […]
Sensis Corporation to be Acquired by Saab
Sensis Corp., of Syracuse, N.Y., a provider of air traffic management (ATM) systems and surveillance technologies, announced that a definitive agreement has been reached with Saab to be purchased for $155 million. According to a Sensis spokesperson, the coupling of Sensis’ and Saab’s advanced Air Traffic Management and civil security portfolios – including radar and […]
Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference Held in Green Bay
Photos and Story by Rose Dorcey The 56th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference, held last month at Hotel Sierra in Green Bay, brought together professionals from all areas of the aviation community. Airport managers, engineers, pilots, municipal airport committee members, aviation business owners, and state and federal officials discussed and exchanged ideas and information of interest […]
Weiler to Leave MoDOT for Springfield Airport Job
Brian C. Weiler will be stepping down from his position as Multimodal Director for the Missouri Department of Transportation to assume the duties of Director of Aviation for the City of Springfield, Missouri and Springfield-Branson National Airport. Weiler, 45, in his current possition is responsible for state government involvement in aviation, rail, waterways, transit and […]
