It was announced recently that 11 Arkansas airports will receive $5.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions. The airports receiving funding are: Arkadelphia: Dexter B Florence Memorial Airport will receive $49,500 to conduct a study to identify options for improving drainage on the airport. Bentonville: Bentonville Municipal Airport […]
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AOPA ASI Collaborates with Arkansas Department of Aeronautics to Provide Flight Instructor Training
The AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) has been selected by the Arkansas State Department of Aeronautics to provide FAA required recurrent training for many of Arkansas’ Certificated Flight Instructors (CFIs). The Air Safety Institute will provide an in-person Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) to approximately 125 CFIs during the two-day event. The course will be […]
Drop in Revenue Brings Change to Arkansas Grant Program
Arkansas airports may have to wait to get improvements at their airports, including hangar renovations, terminal improvements, fuel and security systems. A reported drop in sales tax revenue has led to a decision by the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission to cut back on grants. It was reported in the Department’s latest newsletter that they will remain […]
REMOS Aircraft Appoints Gretchen Jahn as Chief Operating Officer
REMOS Aircraft, Inc. is pleased to announce that Gretchen Jahn has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for the company. Ms. Jahn brings to REMOS over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing, IT and aviation leadership. Mr. Edward Roberto, REMOS CEO, stated, “Gretchen Jahn brings a level of understanding to our business that will have […]
