At the August 12, 2022, Virginia Aviation Board meeting, the Board allocated $7.25 million for 31 projects at 20 airports in the Commonwealth. You can see the list of projects, the amount funded and the airports that received the awards below. Accomack County Airport, Easement Acquisition Services – Phase 2 $92,000.00 Fueling System Upgrade – […]
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DOAV Announces 2022 Virginia Aviation Awards
The 48th annual Virginia Aviation Conference was held at the Hotel Roanoke, August 10-12. The Virginia Department of Aviation announced the recipients of this year’s Virginia Aviation Awards at the annual banquet dinner. DOAV Director Greg Campbell honored Paul Malandrino with the Director’s Award, Melinda Crawford as Virginia Airport Manager of the Year, John E. […]
Lake Elmo Airport Debuts New Runway
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) is celebrating the opening of a new 3,500-foot runway at Lake Elmo Airport (21D), one of the latest projects that supports growth in the region’s aviation industry. The new runway is part of a multi-year project to improve airfield infrastructure and provide safer operations. The new runway opened to air […]
Adacel Commemorates 20 Years of Collaboration with the United States Air Force
On August 17th, Adacel Technologies Limited (Adacel), an industry leader in advanced air traffic management solutions and simulation and training systems and the United States Air Force (USAF) representatives commemorated 20 years of collaboration with a ceremony during the Joint Service ATC Symposium, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In 2002, USAF awarded its first major […]
Phoenix Aviation Department Names Jay DeWitt Assistant Director/Chief Development Officer; Roxann Favors as Assistant Director/Chief Revenue Officer
Jay DeWitt, a 28-year professional with the City of Phoenix, has been named Assistant Director/Chief Development Officer for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. Roxann Favors, a leader with nearly 20 years of management experience at the City of Phoenix, has been named Assistant Director/Chief Revenue Officer. The Aviation Department owns and operates Phoenix Sky […]
2022 South Carolina Aviation Week Promotes Economic and Educational Impact of Aviation Industry
South Carolina Aviation Week is August 14-20, 2022. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. “The promotion of Aviation week helps develop intentional pathways for promoting interest in aviation […]
South Carolina Aviation Week Off to A Flying Start
South Carolina Aviation Week is in full swing with events each day through August 20th. The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. South Carolina has six commercial service airports, […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2023 State Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $8.3 million for the fiscal year 2023 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $5.4 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at […]
ATP Flight School and Wheels Up Announce Hiring Partnership and Accelerated Pathway for Graduates
ATP Flight School has formed a hiring partnership with Wheels Up Experience Inc., offering ATP graduates with a streamlined pathway to First Officer positions and long-term careers in aviation. Amid the growing demand for commercial pilots, the partnership allows Wheels Up to recruit from ATP’s student and instructor group of 2,400 pilots while providing ATP […]
UPS Pilots Ratify Two-Year Contract Extension
The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). UPS pilots approved the agreement with 90.72% voting in favor with 97.1% of those eligible participating in the balloting. The short-term extension provides for contractual improvements in pilot compensation and retirement. The […]
