Governor Sandoval, in recognizing the important role that aviation as a whole plays in the economy of Nevada, issued a proclamation stating June as Aviation Appreciation Month. A recent report prepared for the Airports Council International-North America says Nevada airports are better economic drivers than those in nearly every other state in the country. Nevada […]
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DAHER-SOCATA’s TBM 850 on Display at Reno Air Races
DAHER-SOCATA announced its plan to exhibit its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft during this weekend’s 48th National Championship Air Races, in Reno, Nevada, which is one of the world’s most unique aviation and motorsports events. The participation follows a high-profile air race challenge between the TBM 850 and a World War II P-51 Mustang […]
State Aviation Officials Participate in AASHTO Committee
A number of state aviation officials participated last week in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standing Committee on Aviation held in conjunction with the organization’s 2011 Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presenters for the three hour meeting included Catherine (Kate) Lang, FAA, Henry Ogrodzinski, President and CEO of […]
FAA Dedicates New ATC Tower in Reno
RENO, Nev. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today dedicated a new, modernized 195 foot-tall air traffic control tower at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. “Upgrading our aviation infrastructure is one of our highest priorities, and this new tower will provide Reno-Tahoe International Airport with one of the nation’s most modern air traffic control facilities,” U.S. Transportation […]