Saturday, thousands of men, women and children tested their strength by participating in the 6th Annual Plane Pull for Special Olympics Illinois at O’Hare International Airport. More than 100 teams of 20 (a new record) played tug-of-war with an Airbus 300 aircraft weighing more than 180,000 pounds. The unique event was sponsored by the Illinois […]
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IDOT Acquires Bult Field, Major Milestone for South Suburban Airport
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced last week the acquisition of Bult Field, a general aviation airport and a key component of the state’s overall plan to develop the South Suburban Airport. The purchase, which closed this week, was for $34 million. The transaction covers 288 acres, including the airport’s 5,000-foot runway, taxiway, hangars and […]
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 […]
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. […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER AND NATA TO HOLD ANNUAL TAX SEMINAR IN CHICAGO AUGUST 6th – 7th
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc. and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) are pleased to announce that they are partnering again this year to offer the Commercial Operators Tax Seminar, titled, “Back to Basics”. This year’s Tax Seminar will be held in Oak Brook, Illinois on August 6-7, 2013. Unique from other seminars and […]
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 […]
J.A. Air Center Welcomes Jennings as Maintenance Sales Director
J.A. Air Center is proud to welcome Ron Jennings (shown at right) as J.A. Air Center’s Maintenance Sales Director. Jennings will be responsible for the management of maintenance sales, airframe and engine service, and program development. His leadership role will also include marketing and vendor relations. “We are greatly pleased that Ron has joined the […]
Illinois Reaches Milestone toward South Suburban Airport Approval
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois has reached another major milestone toward approval of the South Suburban Airport by submitting to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a draft Airport Layout Plan for review. The Airport Layout Plan is the sixth of the nine key elements that make up the project’s Master Plan and further […]
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 […]
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 […]
