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 […]
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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 […]
Andy Richards Named Executive VP & COO of Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek Facility
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Andy Richards, a 22-year veteran of the company, has been named the new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. As Vice President of Modifications & Completions for the last seven years, Richards will be stepping into his new […]
Tom Burt, Executive Vice President & COO of Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, to Retire after 40 Years
Duncan Aviation would like to wish Tom Burt, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the company’s full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, congratulations as he plans to retire from day-to-day operations on March 8. After spending his 40-year career at the company, Burt welcomes the slower pace retirement promises, and he intends […]
Eagle Flight Centre Adds Frasca RTDs to Eastern Michigan Aviation Program
Eagle Flight Centre, Ypsilanti, MI has acquired two Frasca RTD™ AATDs (Advanced Aviation Training Devices). The RTDs (Frasca’s new Reconfigurable Training Devices) will be used by the Eastern Michigan University Aviation program (EMU Aviation), who train their student pilots at Eagle Flight Centre. The two RTDs are configured as Cessna 172 aircraft with real Garmin […]
Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek Facility Welcomes New Avionics Install/Line Department Manager
Duncan Aviation has announced that the company recently welcomed new Manager of Avionics Install/Line Services Department Mark Kahle to its full-service facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. When he started at Duncan Aviation in 1998, Kahle served as a wiring apprentice in the Installation department, transitioning to Team Leader several years later. During the last several […]
Duncan Aviation Names Ted Roethlisberger Assistant Manager of Customer Service in Battle Creek
Duncan Aviation has announced that Ted Roethlisberger has accepted the position of Assistant Manager of Customer Service at its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. “Through his recent work as a Project Manager, Ted has shown that he has the skills and temperament necessary to help our team continue to grow and improve,” says Manager of Customer […]
