False River Regional Airport is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual for the position of Airport Manager. Individuals interested may send their resume to frapla30@bellsouth.net , subject Airport Manager Position, or by mail to: False River Regional Airport, ATTN: Airport Manager Position, P. O. Box 97, New Roads, LA 70760. Resumes are due by October […]
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Lee County Port Authority Receives Environmental Award from Florida Airports Council
The Florida Airports Council (FAC) presented the Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) with the 2024 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award at its annual conference held in Miami. This award recognizes a FAC member airport for promoting, implementing or undertaking an environmental project or program that has a positive impact on the Florida Aviation System. The […]
Grand Canyon National Park Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project Set for Summer 2025
The Grand Canyon National Airport is gearing up for a significant runway rehabilitation project designed to improve safety and operational efficiency for all users. The airport’s current runway surfaces have deteriorated over time due to regular use and exposure to environmental conditions. This project will rehabilitate the runway’s infrastructure, extending its lifespan. Scheduled for summer […]
HDOT to Conduct Runway and Taxiway Repairs at Kona Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) will temporarily close Runway 17-35 and Taxiway H at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) for 25 continuous nights starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024, until Friday, October 25, 2024, between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. HDOT has coordinated with the airlines and other partners to minimize […]
AVL Runway 5K A Huge Success
Once again, racers made their way down Taxiway Bravo, adjacent to the active runway, as part of the annual Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) Runway 5K. Planes took off and landed on the runway as runners and walkers pushed themselves to complete the unique 5K. The community turned out in full force to support this beloved […]
Florida Cities, County Prepare to Impose New Fees on Airport Users
Airports located in one of the nation’s busiest flight training corridors are preparing to impose more fees that will, if implemented, have serious consequences on flight training, flight schools, and local pilots. The landing fees, made possible by newly available automation of satellite data collection and invoicing, may be assessed as early as October 1 […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Concludes 75th Anniversary Celebrations with Commemorative Coffee Table Book Release
Photo above – The Boca Raton Airport Authority Board is pictured from left to right; Bob Tucker, James Nau, Melvin Pollack, Gene Folden, Cheryl Budd, Mitchell Fogel, and Randy Nobles. The Boca Raton Airport Authority has announced the release of its 75th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, now available on the official Airport website at bocaairport.com/75-yearsbook. […]
Collaborative Effort of States Moves Toward Consensus on Key Issues for Safe and Sustainable AAM
Photo above – courtesy of Kenji Sugahara. Twenty-seven states and the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) held the third meeting of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Multi-state Collaborative in The Dalles, Oregon. Hosted by the Oregon Department of Aviation and Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division, the Collaborative’s meeting featured growing participation […]
MAC Selects Julie Lynn York as Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications Department
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Julie Lynn York as director of strategic marketing and communications following a competitive executive search process. In her new role, York will lead the Strategic Marketing and Communications Department, with responsibility for developing the organization’s marketing and brand communication strategies and ensuring strategic alignment of all creative solutions […]
Hennigan Named Executive Director of Lee County Port Authority
The Lee County Board of Port Commissioners named Steven C. Hennigan, C.M., A.C.E., as executive director and CEO of the Lee County Port Authority today, July 30, 2024. As executive director, he will direct the administration, operations and development of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. “I look […]
