Photos and Article by Kenn Potts On November 18, 1979, founders Pete and Sue Parish opened the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum known as the Air Zoo with nine aircraft. The name “Air Zoo” comes from the animal names of four of the aircraft in the collection which included the Wildcat, Hellcat, Bearcat, and the Flying […]
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Michigan’s W.K. Kellogg Airport Celebrates 95th Birthday
W.K. Kellogg Airport celebrated its 95th birthday last week. On September 24, 1924, the Battle Creek, Michigan Area Chamber of Commerce signed a five-year lease of a farm, with an option to purchase, for an aviation field. Field grading began quickly, and the Battle Creek Airport officially opened Aug. 28, 1925. The Battle Creek Airport […]
Funding Approved in Colorado and Michigan to Tackle PFAS at Airports
In an innovative and proactive move, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) has approved $400,000 in state aviation funding to assist Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified commercial service airports in Colorado with the acquisition of equipment to minimize the environmental impact of firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In Michigan, MDOT, the […]
Michigan Aeronautics Commission honors Women in Aviation and FAA manager
Photo above – from left: MAC Director Mike Trout, Mary Poirier, Helen Hagg, Pam Tobin, and MAC Acting Chair, Roger Salo. At its Sept. 11 meeting in Port Huron, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) presented its group Awards of Excellence to the Women in Aviation – Great Lakes Chapter (WAGLC)/Helen Hagg, Mary Poirier, and Pam […]
Duncan Aviation Names Battle Creek Manager of Customer Service
Duncan Aviation has announced that Luke Swager has transitioned to Manager of Customer Service for Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, location. Swager began his career with the Duncan Aviation facility in Battle Creek as an Airframe Mechanic on the Falcon/Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) team. He became Project Manager in 2005, Assistant Manager of Customer Service […]
Michigan Sees Increase in Revenue from Aviation Fuel Excise Tax
In a report to the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) at their meeting in Lansing on March 27, Aeronautics Commission Director Mike Trout reported that Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 revenue from the aviation fuel excise tax is up $1.2 million compared to FY 2018. For the sales tax on aviation fuel, it is seeing a $999,342 […]
Leading the Nation, MAC Approves Grant for Innovative Foam Firefighting Carts
The Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approved a state grant on March 27 that will go toward the purchase of firefighting foam testing tools to prevent per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminating the ground at 18 primary airports. At a total cost $400,000 for 18 units, the new “cart” would allow aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) […]
Sawyer International Airport Receives Michigan Air Carrier Airport of the Year Award
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics has recognized the Sawyer International Airport located in Marquette, Michigan as the recipient of the Airport of the Year Award Air Carrier Airport Category. This is an annual award to recognize outstanding service to Michigan Aviation. The award is presented in recognition of sustained excellence in […]
MDOT Office of Aeronautics Recognizes RS&H as Consultant of the Year
RS&H group pictured above are, (from left), Dan Carroll; Erich Thiel; Colin Brinkman; Maan Mohiedeen; Alex DeHaan; and Pat Frame. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics recognized RS&H as the recipient of the “Robert G. Peckham” Consultant of the Year Award. This is an annual award to recognize outstanding service to Michigan […]
Aaron Aljets Joins C&S’s Great Lakes Aviation Practice
C&S welcomes Aaron Aljets, P.E., as a managing engineer in our Livonia, MI, office. Aaron joins our growing regional and national aviation practice, bringing 20 years of experience in the industry. He is focused on civil and airfield engineering, leading and coordinating design teams and designing airport projects for facilities ranging from large hub to […]
