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 […]
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Hawker Beechcraft Unveils New, Larger Aircraft Service Center in Indianapolis
PHOTO: Indianapolis Hawker Beechcraft Services facility ribbon-cutting ceremony (left to right): Bob Recchio, Vice President of Operations and Quality, Hawker Beechcraft Services; Christi Tannahill, Vice President, Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Service and Support; Mike Robinson, General Manager, Hawker Beechcraft Services Indianapolis; William (Bill) Brown, Executive Vice President, Hawker Beechcraft Operations; Al Bennett, Secretary of the […]
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 […]
SAJ Contributing Writer Shares Airport Briefs from Ireland
Andrea Brennan, contributing writer for the State Aviation Journal shared the following airport briefs after her recent trip to Ireland. Looking out from the new terminal. The old Dublin Terminal. Dublin Airport is expanding and modernizing its operations—construction is ongoing in many areas. Walking from a gate in the older […]
Air Force One on the Ramp at Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Colorado’s Front Range Airport Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Adams County Commissioner & Airport Authority Chairman, Larry Pace (left) and Front Range Airport Manager, Dennis Heap, take a moment before the recent 25th Anniversary Celebration dinner held at the Executive Hangar on Front Range Airport. A "Who’s Who" of Colorado Aviation helped celebrate this milestone event. Attachment:
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. […]
