Two central Indiana-based aviation companies with nationwide scope and influence announced their merger. Jet Access and the Eagle Creek Aviation family of companies are joining forces to leverage their unique positions within the industry to create a national entity and brand capable of providing a full spectrum of private aviation needs. The integrated company will […]
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Huntingburg Regional Runway Expansion Boon for Airport, Corporate Traffic; Incorporates Tunnel
The Huntingburg Regional Airport is celebrating the completion of a runway expansion project that has already opened the door for an increase in business aviation. Members of the community joined state and local officials last week for the airport’s ribbon cutting ceremony and even got the opportunity to cruise the newly paved and lengthened runway. […]
DRONEDEK Raises $1.25 Million+ for Its Industry-First Smart Mailbox
DRONEDEK, the Indianapolis startup that has patented a high-tech mailbox designed for secure drone delivery, has raised more than $1.25 million to support its imminent product launch. To support that launch, the company plans to establish a new central Indiana office and create up to 85 new, high-wage jobs. Investments come from a combination of […]
Muncie Aviation Company Announces the Acquisition of Des Moines Flying Service
Muncie Aviation Company (MAC) announced the acquisition of Des Moines Flying Service (DMFS), a step that merges two of the longest-standing Business and General Aviation sales and service centers in the world. The transaction was completed on January 1st, 2021. BCC Advisers of Des Moines assisted with this transaction. Established in 1939 by Howard Gregory, […]
Blake Selected to Lead Indiana Office of Aviation
For Marty Blake, the week started out with a loss. The loss was the word “Acting” which had been given to him earlier in August following the retirement of Kevin Rector. Blake was selected on Monday to lead the Office of Aviation for the Indiana Department of Transportation. “I am excited to continue my work […]
Smith Field Named ‘Airport of The Year’
Smith Field Airport (SMD) in Fort Wayne, Indiana was recently selected as the Aviation Association of Indiana’s (AAI) 2010 Airport of the Year. The award was the seventh handed out by the organization and included a cash grant in the amount of $1,000 to be donated to an eligible 501(c) community organization of its choosing. […]
Runway Work Completed at Smith Field in Indiana
The rehabilitation of Runway 5-23 at Smith Field (SMD) has been completed and included recycling of the existing pavement to act as a stabilized base. According to the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority, a new asphalt surface was applied over the entire runway. Ninety five percent of the project was funded through the Federal Aviation […]
Evansville Airport to lose manager, gains runway extension
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the Evansville Regional Airport’s plan to extend its main runway. This on the heels of the news that long time airport manager Bob Working, who has been manager at Evansville Regional Airport since 1986, will be retiring from the job next month. Derrick Stewart, chairman of the airport’s board […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER & NATA TO HOST TAX SEMINAR
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc and the National Air Transportation Association (“NATA”) are pleased to announce they will continue to co-host this year’s Commercial Operators Tax Seminar (“Tax Seminar”) that will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17-18, 2010. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker and […]
