As part of the association’s ongoing efforts to expand and enhance member benefits and services, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), an affiliate organization of AAAE, announce recently the promotion of Melissa Sabatine to Senior Vice President, Regulatory and International Affairs and Deputy Executive Director, IAAE. With […]
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NARA Annual Meeting Exceeds Expectations with Record Attendance
The National Aircraft Resale Association’s (NARA) Annual Spring Meeting took place April 21st and 22nd in Scottsdale, Arizona with a record-setting number of member representatives attending. The NARA Scholarship Fund, founded in 2014, also surpassed expectations by raising $35,000 from a live auction that was conducted at the event. The donations will go toward student […]
Michigan Runway Rehabilitation Project Nearing Completion
Those living and working near W.K. Kellogg Airport may notice some differing air traffic patterns this week as final grooving and marking are scheduled to take place, finishing the rehabilitation of the 10,004-foot Runway 5L/23R. The work is scheduled to begin tonight, May 2, and take approximately eight nights, barring any unforeseen circumstances and/or inclement […]
Duncan Aviation Authorized to Service Rockwell Collins TDR-94/TDR-94D Transponders
Rockwell Collins recently approved Duncan Aviation as an authorized service provider for repair, service and modification of its TDR-94 and TDR-94D transponders. The Rockwell Collins TDR-94D transponder is a solid-state, crystal-controlled receiver/transmitter specifically designed for TCAS-II-equipped business aircraft. The units can be upgraded and when professionally installed and certified will meet the upcoming ADS-B mandate […]
New UAS Information Site Goes Live – UASHub.org
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the Airport Innovation Accelerator (AIA) have announced the launch of UASHub.org – a comprehensive web platform for airports and aviation stakeholders to effectively manage the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – or drones – into the nation’s airspace. The site was created to facilitate communication, collaboration […]
US Navy Blue Angels, Heritage Flight and US Army Golden Knights to Headline Syracuse International Air Show
Military presence will be stronger than ever at the Syracuse International Air Show on June 11-12 and will feature the US Navy Blue Angels celebrating their 70th Anniversary with flight demonstration exhibits, choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, S.C., performs precision […]
Crowley Completes Asset Acquisition of Ace Fuels in Anchorage
Anchorage-based Crowley Fuels completed an asset acquisition of the aviation fuels business of Ace Fuels, LLC, a fixed base operator (FBO) headquartered at Merrill Field in downtown Anchorage offering Jet A and AV 100LL fuels. The acquisition includes the company’s six, 24-hour self-service aviation fuels pump stations (cardlocks) and associated buildings located at the Merrill […]
SITA KIOSKS BRING MORE SELF-SERVICE OPTIONS to BAHRAIN AIRPORT
In a drive to improve the passenger experience and deliver increased flexibility to its airlines, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) will this year introduce SITA’s self-service check-in kiosks across Bahrain International Airport. SITA will install and manage six new AirportConnect® S4 Kiosks at the airport, with four kiosks to be introduced in the economy check-in area […]
AOPA’s Bryan Budds to Join Michigan Aeronautics
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics announced Bryan Budds as the new commission advisor and manager of their Transport and Safety Section. Budds will be responsible for the activities of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and oversee staff who operate and maintain state aircraft, electronic facilities, and inspect airports. Budds earned his bachelor’s […]
UAS Entrepreneurs Set Their Sights on North Dakota
A lone aircraft flies over a large swath of land checking for abnormalities in crops before landing safely at the feet of its pilot. A classroom of college-level students gain experience on how to operate an unmanned aerial system through simulation. An entrepreneur monitors his phone app to ensure that his unmanned aerial systems (UAS) […]
