The percentage of Kansans living within 30 minutes of an airport that is accessible to air ambulance service has risen to 90 percent. The increase, which is up from 86 percent in 2010, is documented in the Kansas Aviation System Plan Update of 2016. Increasing the number of airports accessible to air ambulance service is […]
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Kansas Task Force to Examine Use of Drones in Public, Private Sectors
A task force has been named to identify ways state agencies can incorporate drones into their operations. The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Joint Task Force will also examine what state government needs to do to make the use of drones conducive to private sector needs. “We want to explore the sharing of ideas utilizing commercial […]
Civil Air Patrol Orders 19 New Cessna Single-Engine Piston Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company announced an order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 19 new aircraft, which includes 17 Cessna Skylane 182Tand two Cessna Turbo Stationair HD T206H aircraft. CAP, a federally chartered non-profit organization, is celebrating 75 years of using civilian aviation resources to help bolster the nation’s defense. “With a relationship spanning […]
Air Force Veteran Selected to Be First Kansas UAS Director
A 22-year U.S. Air Force veteran has been selected to be Kansas’ first Director of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Bob Brock, a Pittsburg native who retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel, will oversee the establishment of policy and procedures for the operation of UAS, or drones, in Kansas. During his Air Force […]
Kansas Aviation and CKUSS Host UAS Open Forum
Collaboration continues across Kansas to support UAS. Kansas Division of Aviation Director, Merrill Atwater reports that more than 30 representatives from Kansas aviation sectors including academia, military, and public and private aviation companies came together recently for active UAS discussions. The Coalition for Kansas Unmanned Systems Society (CKUSS), along with the Kansas Department of Transportation […]
Great Lakes Airlines Starts Salina, KS Service
With the departure of Great Lakes Airlines flight #3021 from the Salina Regional Airport on June 15th at 7:45 AM, Salina area residents again have access to scheduled air service. The restoration of nonstop flights to the Denver International Airport benefits residents and businesses in Salina, Saline County and North Central Kansas. “The Salina market […]
Great Lakes Airlines to Start Nonstop Service from Salina to Denver
Great Lakes Airlines will start nonstop flights from the Salina Regional Airport to the Denver International Airport on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) announced the start of Denver flights this morning during a ribbon cutting opening of the newly remodeled passenger screening area at the Airport’s M. J. Kennedy Air Terminal. Senator […]
Kansas Airports to Receive Funding Under Airport Improvement Program
Nine airports have been selected for funding under the second phase of the 2017 Kansas Airport Improvement Program. The projects selected for the Kansas Department of Transportation program include runway improvement, fuel system installation, taxiway construction and more. The nine airport sponsors, which must provide a funding match ranging from five to 50 percent, will […]
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RANS S-20LS Raven Gets FAA Approval as Factory-Built SLSA
The FAA has signed off, and RANS Designs will now supply the Raven, factory-built and ready to fly, with engines from 80 to 180hp, as a SLSA. The S-20LS Raven carries pricing starting at $119,000. (Photo: Awarding the acceptance paperwork. Left to right are Tony Dopita, Assembly Forman; Randy Schlitter, CEO RANS Designs; Derrick Jones, […]
Great Lakes Airlines Selected for Salina, KS EAS Flights
The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Great Lakes Airlines to provide Essential Air Service Program flights from the Salina Regional Airport to the Denver International Airport. Great Lakes will provide Salina area residents and businesses with nonstop service in 30 seat Embraer Brasilia regional airliner. The new flights are scheduled to start on April […]
