Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has announced the appointment of Brad Schwandt, as Department of Aviation Deputy Commissioner effective February 1. In January of this year Schwandt retired from UPS after 35 years of service, most recently as Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager, and is looking forward to continuing his aviation career in the public […]
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Kentucky 2018 Excellence in Aviation Award Bestowed on Robert G. Riggs
(Photo above – From left are, KAA President, Maj. Gen. Jerry Humble (US Marines – ret.), Robert Riggs, KAA Legislative Committee Chair, and KAA V.P. Jill D. Tiedt, AICP (ret.). The Kentucky Aviation Association (KAA) presented its Excellence in Aviation Award to Mr. Robert G. Riggs at the 42nd Annual Kentucky Aviation Conference held in […]
Skip Miller, A.A.E., To Be Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Charles T. “Skip” Miller, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, received the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Skip is an invaluable colleague who has tirelessly served the nation’s aviation community […]
Kentucky Governor to Promote Aerospace Investment at Paris Air Show
Gov. Matt Bevin, Cabinet for Economic Development Sec. Terry Gill, other state officials and business representatives will attend the 52nd International Paris Air Show in France this week to discuss new business and expansion opportunities with aviation and aerospace executives from around the globe. “Kentucky is a top location in the U.S. for aviation and […]
Lufthansa Selects Cirrus Aircraft Fleet for Airline Pilot Training Program
Cirrus Aircraft announced today that Lufthansa Aviation Training, the flight training program operated by Lufthansa Airlines, selected the technologically-advanced SR20 for its primary training fleet. Lufthansa Aviation Training has ordered 25 aircraft to lead its ab-initio, MPL and other flight training programs in Goodyear, Arizona. The SR20 aircraft will be used to train pilots from […]
Kentucky Governor’s Budget Supports Increased Funding for Airports
As part of Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s State of the Commonwealth Budget Address on January 26th was the announcement that his budget protects the Jet Fuel surcharge tax revenues from being “swept” to other uses and adds $10 million from the Road Fund to be used specifically for aviation infrastructure improvements. The Kentucky Aviation Association […]
