Illinois Promotes 2014 Fly Your Plane to Work Day

Illinois has found that many of their newsletter readers are fortunate to work at a location that allows them to fly to work. Flying your aircraft to work does provide an opportunity to introduce your non-pilot co-workers to the wonderful world of aviation. With that in mind, the Illinois Division of Aeronautics is initiating a […]

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Illinois Airports Recognized for Outstanding Service

Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider congratulated the “2014 Airport of the Year” award recipients last week. Seven awards were presented by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Collinsville today, recognizing airports for their accomplishments throughout the year, outstanding partnership with the state and commitment to customer satisfaction. […]

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Illinois Division of Aeronautics Recognizes Outstanding Airports

Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today congratulated the "2013 Airport of the Year" award recipients.  Eight Illinois airports were recognized at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Moline earlier this week, for their accomplishments throughout the year, including an outstanding partnership with the state of Illinois and their commitment to customer satisfaction. "We are very […]

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Chicago O’Hare Set to Receive Environmental Achievement Award

By Lara Jackson   On September 12, 2012, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will receive the Environmental Achievement Award in the Outreach, Education and Community Involvement Award category from the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). The award will be presented at the ACI-NA and ACI World’s Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.   O’Hare […]

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CABAA RECEIVES “SPIRIT OF FLIGHT” AWARD

Chicago, IL – April 4th, 2012 – The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame (IAHF), Spirit of Flight Award. The Spirit of Flight Award is given annually to an organization that has made substantial contribution to aviation in Illinois, is based […]

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O’Hare Partnership Results in Honey of a Deal

By Lara Jackson  (From the Nov/Dec issue of the State Aviatioin Journal) Something different can be seen around Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport – apiaries. Since May 2011, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has partnered with the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) with the operation of 33 apiaries, or bee hives, at a remote location off of one of the […]

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FAA, State Celebrate ACE Graduation Hosted by SIUC

The graduation ceremony for the week-long FAA Aviation Career Education (ACE)Camp hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale was held on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH).  A total of 19 students from Colorado, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio completed the camp.  The graduation was attended by approximately 50 family members and friends of the campers, plus […]

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