The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics announced Bryan Budds as the new commission advisor and manager of their Transport and Safety Section. Budds will be responsible for the activities of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and oversee staff who operate and maintain state aircraft, electronic facilities, and inspect airports. Budds earned his bachelor’s […]
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New regulations enacted for meteorological evaluation towers
Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law on March 1 Public Act 28 of 2016 that regulates meteorological evaluation towers (MET). Usually less than 200 feet high and erected quickly, these towers are used to evaluate locations for electricity-generating wind turbines. The new law comes after a recommendation from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) requesting […]
Duncan Aviation Welcomes New Gulfstream/Embraer Airframe Service Sales Representative
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Austin Chambers has accepted the position of Gulfstream/Embraer Airframe Service Sales Representative in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he will provide technical sales for airframe service projects. Chambers is taking over for Brian Andrews, who was recently promoted to Interior Shop Manager. Chambers began his career at Duncan Aviation […]
Michigan Business Aviation Association Has Busy Week in Lansing
On Monday, March 14, several Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) companies attended a meeting with Ed Bolen (President/CEO of NBAA), along with legislative affair partners. The goal was to lay the groundwork for improved legislative coordination among Michigan companies on issues that are beneficial to all. By using the collective size and employment numbers represented […]
Woolpert Deploys UAS to Collect Imagery for Rural Roads Project
Woolpert has been hired by Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) to collect imagery via unmanned aerial system (UAS), or drone, of haul roads throughout the Midwest. This project, “Characterization of Unpaved Road Conditions Through the Use of Remote Sensing,” is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and […]
Michigan DOT Names Airport, Consultant of the Year
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics has named the Jack Barstow Airport in Midland as Airport of the Year, and C&S Companies of Livonia as the Robert G. Peckham Consultant of the Year. The annual awards recognize outstanding service to Michigan aviation. (Photo – Airport of the year – MDOT Aeronautics Commission […]
Air Transportation Expo Exceeds Expectations in Michigan
The Oakland County International Airport along with the Michigan Business Aviation Association, recently hosted a business aviation expo in Pontiac, Michigan featuring representatives from top aircraft manufacturers as well as charter flight, fractional ownership, and air freight companies. The September 25th Air Transportation Expo, featured over $250 million in static aircraft on display. These included […]
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RAF Completes Agreement with Michigan on North Fox Island Airstrip
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has been working for several years to re-open North Fox Island airstrip, located on a state-owned 820-acre island in Lake Michigan. Many volunteer man hours have gone into preparation and negotiations in order to reclaim and return the airstrip to a safe condition. North Fox Island is approximately 27 miles […]
Legislative Day Held at Michigan State Capitol
The Michigan Business Aviation Association (MBAA) held its annual membership meeting and legislative day on Tuesday, March 17 at the Michigan State Capitol Building. The three main areas of focus were legislation, education and membership. The MBAA membership were urged to engaged state legislators to secure adequate funding for the State’s aviation infrastructure and reminded […]
MDOT names airport, consultant of the year
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics has named the Chippewa County International Airport in Sault Ste. Marie as Airport of the Year, and Applied Pavement Technology, Inc. (AP Tech) of Urbana, Illinois, as the Robert G. Peckham Consultant of the Year. The annual awards recognize outstanding service to Michigan aviation. Applied Pavement […]
