For the past eight months, the City of Phoenix has pleaded with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reduce the residential noise impact of changed flight paths in the Phoenix area on September 18, 2014. The FAA and airlines claim that these flight paths increase safety and provide fuel savings. After significant public outcry over […]
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Passenger Numbers Continue to Increase at Phoenix Sky Harbor
Passenger traffic numbers at Phoenix Sky Harbor have increased yet again for the eighth month in a row. July numbers were 5.7% higher than last July. Year to date, numbers are up by 4% over 2013. In fact, passenger numbers have been rising every single month this year spanning from 3.0% to 5.7% increases. “We […]
SCOTTSDALE MAYOR PROCLAIMS JULY AS GA APPRECIATION MONTH
W.J. ‘Jim’ Lane, Mayor of Scottsdale, Arizona and an advocate of business aviation, proclaimed July 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in the city of Scottsdale and urged his citizens to recognize the importance that aviation plays in their community. The Scottsdale Airport accounts for 182 million dollars in annual economic activity and is the second largest […]
Guidance Upgrades with Glass
As Robinson Helicopters announces the introduction of glass instrument panels and advanced avionics for the R22, R44, and R66â²s, Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona and Baton Rouge, Louisiana is upgrading its fleet with Garmin G500H glass panels. “We decided a while back to invest in fleet upgrades that would better represent industry standards and provide […]
US Airways+American Airlines = The Right Decision
By Edward R. Beauvais Much discussion has taken place regarding the US Airways acquisition of American Airlines. I have followed the events leading up to this transaction very closely because of my involvement in founding and managing America West Airlines for 12 years, from 1981 to 1992. As we all know, the creation of America […]
Embry-Riddle Dean of Aviation Named AABI President
The Board of Trustees of the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) recently selected Dr. Gary Northam, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus, as the new AABI president, effective fall 2013. AABI is the accrediting body for aviation programs at colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Northam has been […]
Heritage Flight Program Prepares for an Uncertain 2013 Air Show Season
By David S. Ricker According to George Santayana, a Spanish philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist: “Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it.” The U.S. Air Force, as a way to honor its heroes of the past, the present and the future, created the Air Combat Command (ACC) Heritage Flight Program […]
Guidance Aviation to Unveil New Mobile APP at HELI-EXPO
Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona, will be celebrating its 15th Year Anniversary and unveiling its newest training technologies; a “Maneuvers Guide” mobile application (“App”) and an online training portal called “MyGA”, during HELI-EXPO 2013. The mobile application includes a series of High Definition (HD) instructional flight videos and a digital Maneuvers guide. This new training […]
National Aviation Organizations Applaud Arizona Governor for Declaring January 15th ‘Aviation Day’
Today, national and state aviation organizations applauded Arizona Governor Jan Brewer for declaring January 15 “Aviation Day.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, has in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. In Arizona, the general aviation industry contributes an estimated $1.8 billion into the economy every […]
City of Phoenix Selects Aerobahn for Operational Management Platform for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The City of Phoenix has selected the Aerobahn airport surface management system from Saab Sensis for use at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The City will use Aerobahn to manage airport resources, such as gates and the ramp area, and during irregular operations for improved efficiency, planning and responsiveness. The city’s airport operations personnel will […]
