The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is extending the public comment period for its Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Southern California Metroplex project to September 8, 2015, to allow for a full 90 days of comment. The project is a comprehensive proposal to improve the flow of air traffic into and out of Southern California […]
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ICON A5 Successfully Completes FAA Audit
On 11 June, FAA officials completed a comprehensive compliance audit at ICON Aircraft’s Tehachapi, California, facility. This allowed them to issue the first S-LSA airworthiness certificate for ICON’s A5 Light Sport amphibian. With this major milestone complete, ICON will now begin customer deliveries for its eagerly anticipated aircraft, which has a backlog of more than […]
SFO Airport Director John L. Martin Named 2015 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence Recipient
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) announced the selection of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Director John L. Martin as the recipient of the 2015 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence. The award will be presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 during the ACC 37th Annual Conference & Exposition awards luncheon in Newport Beach, California. The ACC […]
Lomen Named SFO ADO Manager
Jim Lomen has been named Manager of the San Fransisco Airports District Office (ADO). In making the announcement, Mark McClardy, Manager, Airports Division for FAA’s Western Pacific Region said he was pleased to welcome Lomen to the California post. A lifelong Alaskan, Lomen is a civil engineer who has earned a Masters of Business Administration […]
California Highway Patrol Awards Competitive Bid to Mahindra Aerospace
Following a competitive process across available platforms, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) awarded Mahindra Aerospace the bid for the purchase of its Airvan 8. “With its proven performance in the areas of reconnaissance, surveillance, fire fighting and emergency evacuation,” stated Arvind Mehra, Executive Director and Global CEO of Mahindra Aerospace, “the Airvan 8 is the […]
Van Nuys Airport Breaks Ground on New Propeller Park
“The Park,” at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) broke ground on its $21-million, 30-acre propeller aircraft facility which will consolidate piston-driven planes and businesses into a full-service aviation community at the airport. Government officials, airport executives and community leaders, joined by the Van Nuys Propeller Association and “the Park” team, gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of […]
Van Nuys Airport to hold Groundbreaking for New Propeller Park
“The Park” at Van Nuys Airport will break ground on Monday, June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. for its $21-million, 30-acre propeller aircraft facility with a formal groundbreaking ceremony by airport executives, government officials and community leaders. Located on the old Air National Guard site, the new propeller aircraft facility is being constructed under the terms […]
Santa Barbara Airport Director Appointed
The Santa Barbara City Council confirmed the appointment of Hazel Johns as Airport Director. As Director, Ms. Johns will oversee the operations, maintenance, fiscal management, and long-term capital planning for the Santa Barbara Airport with a staff of 54 employees. Over 700,000 passengers begin or end their travel at the Airport. In addition to the […]
Legendary Fighter Pilot to Address Aviation Summit in Palm Springs
The 2014 Aviation Summit, set for October 31 – November 2, 2014, has announced that former United States Air Force fighter pilot, Major Brian Shul, will be one of the keynote speakers for this year’s event. Recently inducted into the Air Force’s Legends Hall of Fame, Shul flew more than 200 missions in the Vietnam War. Suffering […]
California to Hold 2nd Aviation Day at the Capitol
The second annual California Aviation Day will take place Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on the north steps of the State Capitol. This event provides a statewide industry opportunity to promote the variety and vitality of aviation in California. The Association of California Airports (ACA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association […]
