By Scott Malta The US Forest Service has found that large forest fires call for a lot of air assets and the DC-10 aircraft operated as an aerial water/retardant bomber is the largest air platform in regular use. The 10 Tanker has found itself shoe-horned into some airports where there isn’t much room for them […]
California
Sequestration May Threaten California Commercial Aviation Economy
California commercial aviation activity generates billions for the state’s economy, according to a study released by the California Airports Council (CAC). California airports provide 117,273 direct jobs with a multiplier effect of 386,016 total California jobs related to commercial aviation. However, federal sequestration threatens this important segment of the California economy. “This report demonstrates that […]
FedEx donates Boeing 727 to CBU Aviation Science program
FedEx Express has donated a Boeing 727-200F to California Baptist University for use by its new aviation science program. The cargo jet made its final taxi today after landing at the Riverside Municipal Airport. The aircraft will be on permanent display at the airport and will provide a working laboratory for aviation science students. "Although […]
Airspace Plays Part in WRP Principal’s Meeting
By Kim Stevens Aviation and airspace played a part in the Western Regional Partnership’s (WRP) Fifth Principals’ meeting held in Sacramento, California in September. The two-day meeting was hosted by the State of California and OSD. The mission of WRP is to provide “a proactive and collaborative framework for senior-policy level Federal, State and Tribal […]
AOPA Aviation Summit to Present Actor/Pilot Harrison Ford, FAA Administrator Huerta
AOPA is expecting thousands of general aviation pilots and enthusiasts to flock to Palm Springs, Calif., to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit, being held Oct. 11-13, 2012. The AOPA Aviation Summit is general aviation’s leading trade show and convention, with dozens of aircraft on display at Airportfest, more than 400 booths in the convention center […]
California Aircraft Expo to Feature Newest GA Aircraft
California’s leading aircraft manufacturers and dealers are working together to sponsor the California Aircraft Expo where the latest models of General Aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue. Three separate events will be scheduled to take place in 2012 where prospective buyers can see the newest aircraft from Cessna, Piper, Hawker Beechcraft, Diamond, […]
Shovels Turn for New SFO State-of-the-Art Control Tower
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta joined federal and local officials in breaking ground this week for a new, NextGen equipped air traffic control tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the critical infrastructure project will create good paying jobs in the Bay Area. […]
Dan Burkhart, Regional Rep for NBAA Set to Retire
Business aviation veteran Dan Burkhart, who joined the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in 1998 to create NBAA’s Regional Program, will retire from his post as the director of regional representatives for the organization, effective July 6. In addition to building the national program, Burkhart has represented the NBAA Western Region that includes Alaska, Arizona, […]
Changes Urged to California Bills that Divert Aviation Taxes to General Fund
Aviation advocates including the national Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) are urging California legislators to reject changes in two bills that would transfer the excise taxes on aviation fuels from the aeronautics account to the general fund in the next three fiscal years. SB 1005 and AB 1465 were amended on June 14. The […]
ASBA Says More Info Coming in Regard to Canceled FAA Airports Conference
By: Scotty Malta The previously reported cancellation of the FAA Western Pacific Airports Conference caught a lot of people by surprise – including the organizers, the American Small Business Alliance, Inc., (ASBA). Hillary Beulah, ASBA Communication and Marketing Manager said more information will be forthcoming and in the interim, please allow ASBA 30 days to […]
