The Salina, Kansas Airport Authority announced the selection of Jviation, a planning design, and construction administration firm, to design scheduled improvements to Taxiways Bravo and Echo. “We are really excited to be chosen,” said Ed Young, Jviation senior program manager and the Salina project director. “We really want to invest in this airport and this […]
Kansas
Romo Named Director of KDOT Aviation
Long-time pilot and Kansas Department of Transportation veteran Jesse R. Romo has been named Director of the KDOT Division of Aviation. Romo is an instrument-rated commercial pilot; an alumnus of UCLA and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; a certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives; and an adjunct instructor for Baker University. Since April 2013, […]
Kansas Governor Declares September ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has proclaimed September “Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Kansas, general aviation accounts for $7.1 billion in economic activity each year and the aviation industry supports more than 47,000 jobs statewide. The Governor’s proclamation will be presented at the Wichita Aero Club Luncheon on September 25, which will be followed by the Kansas […]
CAV Ice Protection Intensifies Focus on UAS
CAV Ice Protection’s engineering staff, recently relocated to New Century Airport, are increasing focus on the company’s expertise in developing ice protection for unmanned flight. “CAV Ice Protection recently completed a consulting and manufacturing program for a manufacturer of a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which wishes to remain unidentified,” said […]
Agricultural flight demonstration highlights benefits, economic impact of unmanned aircraft
Unmanned aircraft systems will have a significant impact on Kansas’ precision agriculture industry and overall economy, according to elected officials, academics and industry leaders speaking at a UAS flight demonstration at Crisis City in Salina, July 2. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined leaders at Kansas State University and Michael Toscano, president and CEO of the […]
CAV Ice Protection to Open Kansas City Area Ops Center
To accommodate existing and future business growth, CAV Ice Protection will open a North American Operations Center at New Century Airport (KIXD) in Olathe, Kansas, near Kansas City. The move has been planned since the fall 2012 and will be effective April 2. “We are very excited to announce our new North American Operations Center […]
K-State names UAS program manager
Kansas State University has named Mark Blanks as the new program manager of the unmanned aircraft systems program. Blanks is charged with coordinating the nonacademic aspects of the unmanned aircraft systems integration program. He will help establish the strategic program direction, administer the program and develop new business opportunities. "We’re happy to have Mark […]
Kansas Governor to Dedicate New Rooks County Regional Airport Sept. 29
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback will highlight the dedication ceremony September 29, for the new Rooks County Regional Airport. The ceremony will begin at approximately 2 p.m. CDT. The Rooks County Regional Airport is the first new airport constructed in the state of Kansas since 1989. The all-weather airport replaces individual turf runway airports that have […]
First Ever Cockpit-Fest USA Scheduled at Kansas Aviation Museum
The Kansas Aviation Museum, in association with the Newark Air Museum in Newark, England, is hosting the first ever Cockpit-Fest USA this September 29th/30th at the Kansas Aviation Museum. This two day event coincides with the McConnell AFB air show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds. An indoor exhibit area will include instrument panel displays, ejection seats […]
Salina Regional Approves New Master Plan
The Salina Airport Authority has approved a new master plan for the Salina Regional Airport. The board of directors accepted a grant agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration for $475,182 to cover 90 percent of the project’s cost. The federal funds will be supplemented with 10 percent local funds, including a $26,399 grant from the […]
