On Friday Mark McClardy, manager of the airports division for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Western Pacific Region in Los Angeles, sent an e-mail to participants who had been planning on attending the Region’s annual airports conference, explaining that it had been cancelled. The 8th annual conference was scheduled for June 5-7, 2012 in Long […]
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Ventura County Hopeful Extended Runway Leads to Growth at Oxnard Airport
Submitted by Scott Malta At 7:00 a.m. on October 27, 2011, Oxnard Airport opened with a new landing distance of 5,500 feet. This new distance, an increase of 924 feet over the previous landing distance, is important for the airport because it maximizes the available runway pavement for landing, enhances safety and brings the airport […]
Castle Proves to be Attractive Alternative for Charter Services
Castle Airport took the form of an international welcoming hub recently as dozens of Germans were chartered to and from the site by an aviation tour company that’s decided to take advantage of the former Air Force base. Charter Air Transport, is the latest business to start using Castle’s facilities. The company had been operating […]
FAA to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Aircraft Emission in Northern California Airspace
OAKLAND – Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta and aviation partners today kicked off a collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance, and reduce emissions generated by aircraft flying into and out of Northern California airports. “By working together, the FAA and our aviation partners are improving flying […]
AOPA Aviation Summit Commits to Palm Springs in 2012“… and 2014
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has committed to hold their general aviation trade show and convention, AOPA Aviation Summit, at the Palm Springs Convention Center Oct. 11-13, 2012 and Oct. 9-11, 2014. The AOPA Aviation Summit features dozens of aircraft on display at the Palm Springs Convention Center, more than 400 booths in the […]
Palm Springs Air Museum to Celebrate 15 Years
On Saturday, November 12th, the Palm Springs Air Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a thanks to all who have served our country. The museum houses one of the nation’s largest collection of World War II flying aircraft and are displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars. The museum officially opened on […]
New Palm Springs Control Tower Taking Shape
By Kim Stevens Construction is about 50 percent complete on the new air traffic control tower at the Palm Springs International Airport. The underground utilities, structural steel and concrete work is essentially done. According to the FAA, the contractor is now working on electrical rough in, mechanical rough in, and metal stud walls. The electrical […]
FAA Western Pacific Region Presents Annual Awards
Article and Photos By Scott Malta During the luncheon on the opening day of the FAA’s 7th Annual Airports Conference, June 7, 2011 in Anaheim, CA, several airports and other organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to aviation. William Withycombe, Regional Administrator and Brian Armstrong, Manager, Airport Safety, Standards & Compliance Branch – FAA […]
San Diego International Airport Uses High-Tech to Monitor Resources
By Lara Jackson The San Diego International Airport has become the second airport to become a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense® program. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (as reported in the March/April issue of the State Aviation Journal) became the first partner in the EPA program in February. Many states […]
State Aviation Officials Participate in Discussion of Regional Aviation Issues
The Western Regional Partnership Border Committee and the State Aviation Journal sponsored an aviation meeting last week in Sacramento, CA., to discuss issues impacting airspace users in a five state region. The meeting, which was held at the Sacramento International Airport included current and former state aviation officials from California, Nevada and Arizona. Other states […]
