The Alton Bay, New Hampshire Ice Runway is close to opening for the season with the layout and installation of all of the cones and markers complete. Airport manager, Jason Leavitt, said the runway will be 2,900-ft long and 100-ft wide. “The parking area is also laid out and will be similar size as last […]
New Hampshire
Only FAA Registered Ice Runway in Continental U.S. Opens for the Season
At Alton Bay, in central New Hampshire, there is a unique seaplane base that has a hard surfaced runway for a short time each year allowing it to be used by other than seaplanes. It is a runway that is ice; ice that is part of the frozen Lake Winnipesaukee. Alton Bay has the only […]
Amazon Begins Daily Cargo Service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Amazon Air launched daily cargo service last week at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). The inaugural flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) arrived early Thursday morning. Amazon Air will begin with one daily Boeing 767-300 flight. “This is a significant development in the history of the Airport,” said Airport Director Ted Kitchens, A.A.E. “Enhancing our […]
Safran and Albany International Extend Strategic Cooperation on Advanced Composites
Safran Aircraft Engines, a world leading engine manufacturer, and Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), a leading developer and manufacturer of engineered composite components, today announced an agreement extending their partnership to the year 2046. Through this new agreement, the two companies declare their intent to work together on the next generation engines and thus contribute […]
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Names New Assistant Airport Director
The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in Manchester, New Hampshire has named Mr. Luis Elguezabal, A.A.E., as their new Assistant Airport Director of Properties and Contract Management following a successful national search led by Steven Baldwin Associates. The Airport recently made the announcement with Airport Director Ted Kitchens welcoming Luis to the team: “We are delighted […]
Former NH Aviation Director Flying High in Florida
Working with the New Hampshire Division of Aeronautics for 16 ½ years was an education and an eye-opener for Jack Ferns. One of his duties included the opportunity to represent the NHDOT with the NH House and Senate. “Just when you think you have one or two supervisors, take another guess,” said Ferns. “I answered […]
Brewer Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Mark Brewer, A.A.E., Airport Director at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, has received the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Mark is an invaluable colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community in a number of roles, […]
NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPOSES NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR AIRPORT
State aeronautics officials in New Hampshire plan to reclassify Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene and Swanzey as a national airport, demonstrating its significance not only to the state of New Hampshire but also the National Airspace System. The FAA classifies general aviation airports – ones that host all flights except for airline and military – as […]
FAA Announces Completion of Nashua-Boire Field Airport Runway Project
U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the completion of a runway project at New Hampshire’s Nashua-Boire Field Airport funded with more than $16 million from FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Secretary LaHood said he applauds the FAA and all the partner agencies that made this project a reality. “The FAA’s substantial investment allows […]
Jack Ferns Receives FAA New England Leadership Award
Jack Ferns was this year’s recipient of the 2012 New England Regional Administrator’s Aviation and Space Education Leadership Award. (Photo – Left to right are Michael Huerta, FAA Acting Administrator, Ferns and Corbett.) Ferns was cited for his exemplary service with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation in which he engaged in countless STEM-AVSED activities. […]
