Georgia is currently looking to fill the role of Assistant Aviation Program Manager. Duties for this position include managing the State Airport Aid Program and the Federal State Block Grant Program which provides financial assistance to local governments that own and operate public use airports. Those interested can apply by sending a cover letter and […]
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Wings Over North Georgia Airshow Books 4 Top Georgia Bands
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are the opening act for the 3rd annual Wings Over North Georgia live concert series Saturday, October 25th. Four of North Georgia’s top bands will take the stage immediately after the Thunderbirds’ only fall performance in the South East outside of Florida. “We’ve expanded the Saturday airshow and BBQ Classic […]
FAA’S MURPHY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Douglas R. Murphy, FAA Regional Administrator for Southern Region announced that he is retiring next month. Murphy advised the FAA’s Southern Region Management Team during a conference call Wednesday evening, that he will retire from the FAA at the end of September after 44-plus years of service spanning 5 Regions, FAA Headquarters and 3 tours […]
Georgia State Patrol Expands Bell Helicopter Fleet at ALEA 2014
Bell Helicopter has announced a signed purchase agreement with Georgia State Patrol for a Bell 429 at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) exposition last week in Phoenix, Ariz. The signing ceremony took place in front of the aircraft on display at Bell Helicopter’s booth. “We are excited to add this great aircraft to our […]
Ascension Air Launches More Flexible Fractional Aircraft Programs to Include Fuel, Reduced Commitment
Ascension Air is adding two new programs to its lineup. The popular 80 annual flight hour Fractional Ownership option for the Cirrus SR22T aircraft will now be accompanied by a new 60 annual flight hour Aviator’s Club and a 25-hour Prop Card that never expires. “Over the past two years, we’ve spoken to many of […]
ATLANTA PASSENGERS READY TO BUY TRAVEL SERVICES WITH MOBILES
Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, have expressed their enthusiasm for using mobile travel services throughout their journey, according to a new global survey from SITA. The SITA/Air Transport World Passenger IT Trends Survey reports that 51% of Atlanta passengers would definitely buy tickets using their mobile phones, one of the highest responses at all the airports […]
NASAO Elects Secretary to Executive Board
Carol Comer, Director of the Intermodal Division for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has been elected Secretary of the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ Board of Directors. A licensed pilot and flight instructor, the Concord, North Carolina native has served with the Georgia Department of Transportation for more than 14 years. Comer […]
FAA Announces $9.2 million in Recovery Act Projects for Atlanta
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced more than $9 million in upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will make flights at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport safer, more efficient and more reliable. “These projects are just a few examples of the terrific work being […]
Airport Automation and Management Tool to Reduce Taxi Times at Hartsfield-Jackson
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – July 20, 2009 – The City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation (DOA) has selected Sensis Corporation’s airport automation and management tool, Aerobahn®, to provide the DOA and airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with a comprehensive view of airport surface traffic. Aerobahn will enable airport stakeholders to collaborate and make decisions […]
