Cirrus Aircraft announced that all four of its company-operated Service Centers have now earned FAA Part 145 certification under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation (14 CFR). This certification signifies another milestone for Cirrus Aircraft delivering the highest standard of quality repair service by professionally trained technicians and mechanics. Part 145 involves the […]
Kentucky
UPS Pilots Ratify Two-Year Contract Extension
The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). UPS pilots approved the agreement with 90.72% voting in favor with 97.1% of those eligible participating in the balloting. The short-term extension provides for contractual improvements in pilot compensation and retirement. The […]
Terracon Promotes Lisa Wilson-Plajer to Federal and Aviation Client Development Lead
Terracon Consultants, Inc has announced that Lisa Wilson-Plajer has been promoted to lead Federal and Aviation Client Development in the Eastern Midwest Division (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Michigan). Ms. Wilson-Plajer brings more than 34 years in client development in engineering professional design services and serves on various committees and boards such as the […]
AIR Unveils Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype at the Kentucky Derby
Photo above – Rani Plaut, CEO and Co-founder of AIR, and Sean Borman, CEO of Aeroauto, at the Kentucky Derby. AIR unveiled the full-scale prototype of its inaugural vehicle, AIR ONE, at the Kentucky Derby. AIR hosted celebrities and VIPs at the AIR ONE kickoff event in the exclusive Green Room reception area on-site. Guests […]
Brad Schwandt Announced as Kentucky Department of Aviation Deputy Commissioner
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 […]
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 […]
