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 […]
Illinois
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 […]
Illinois to Begin Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study
In an effort to guide future enhancements of the state’s aeronautics system, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig announced this week the start of a statewide aviation economic impact study to measure the local economic benefits of Illinois’ system of airports. Over 100 airports statewide will be examined during the 18-month study and […]
Blake, 2011 Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee
Former director of the Illinois Division of Aeronautics, Bill Blake, is a 2011 inductee into the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame. Blake, an attorney and former Army aviator, is currently the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) Great Lakes Region Representative. Blake served as state aviation director for seven years from 1992 to 1999 and […]
Stevens Retires from Illinois Division of Aeronautics
Flight Safety Coordinator, Gary Stevens retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation – Division of Aeronautics on December 31, 2010 after serving 24 years in the Division’s Bureau of Aviation Safety. Stevens was responsible for the certification and inspection of aeronautical facilities in northern Illinois and the state-wide system of 140 hospital heliports. He also […]
Aviation career day on tap at SIUC
By Pete Rosenbery 10/07/2010 12:18:18 CARBONDALE, Ill. — The “outstanding partnership” with American Airlines continues later this week with the annual American Airlines-Southern Illinois University Carbondale Aviation Career Day. And with published projections that show a potential worldwide need for more than 1 million pilots and aviation maintenance personnel during the next 20 years, the […]
Illinois Airports Recognized by IDOT’s Division of Aeronautics for Outstanding Service
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig today congratulated the “2010 Airport of the Year” award recipients. Seven Illinois airports were recognized at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Schaumburg last 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 proud […]
Illinois Airports Recognized by IDOT’s Division of Aeronautics for Outstanding Service
Each year under the guidance of Director Susan Shea, (Photo) top staff of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics vote to determine which airports should receive Special Recognition as “Airport of the Year.” Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig recently congratulated the “2010 Airport of the Year” award recipients. Seven Illinois airports were […]
