Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed Greg Campbell as the Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV). His first day at the agency – based at Richmond International Airport – will be February 14. Campbell has served as Executive Director of the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) since 1992. He is certified member of the […]
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Airports Division Takes Advantage of Low Rates to Fund $230 Million of Projects
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that the Airports Division has successfully sold new airports system revenue bonds to deliver critical funding for projects that will continue to modernize and expand air service facilities across the State. At the same time, the Airports Division took advantage of low interest rates in […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Demand Showcases Remarkable Recovery in 2021
North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2021 with a statewide total of 886,809 airline passenger boardings. This is an increase of 314,716 passengers or a 55% increase from 2020. All eight commercial service airports were able to provide services to more passengers in 2021 than they did in the previous calendar year. In […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports Record-Breaking December and Year-End Traffic
During December, a record-breaking 1,085,569 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 68 percent compared to December 2020. Year-to-date, passenger traffic was up 73 percent compared to last year. This is the eighth consecutive month that RSW has reported record-breaking passenger traffic. The airport finished 2021 […]
Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) Is Seeking An Airport Director
SALARY: $67,196.00 – $87,354.00 Annually DEPARTMENT: DC Airport Authority OPENING DATE: 01/11/22 ABOUT THE POSITION: Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) is seeking an Airport Director to direct, manage, supervise, coordinate, and operate the services of the Airport, as well as, building and field maintenance, aviation safety, regulatory compliance and other related activities. The Airport Director […]
Epic Flight Academy Announces Partnership with United Airlines
Epic Flight Academy is proud to announce its partnership with United Airlines in offering flight students the opportunity to participate in United Airlines’ Aviate Program. This program offers Epic flight students and flight instructors a direct pathway to become a pilot at United Airlines. Epic is a Part 141 FAA-certified flight school. U.S. citizens and […]
Women’s Aviation Career Symposium to Hold Event for Women Interested in Aviation Careers
The Women in Aviation International Great Lakes Chapter, is excited to announce the fourth annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) to be held on February 19, at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation located in Battle Creek, MI. This event is a professional career conference (for women only) designed to introduce women to aviation and […]
NATA Promotes Ryan Waguespack to Executive Vice President
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that Ryan Waguespack has been promoted to Executive Vice President effective January 1, 2022. “Ryan’s enthusiasm for aviation and his ability to rally membership engagement across a range of issues—including workforce recruitment and development, air charter safety, and infrastructure and innovation support—are both inspiring and invaluable to […]
Cirrus Aircraft Reveals the 2022 G6 SR Series
Cirrus Aircraft has revealed the 2022 G6 SR Series featuring a refined aircraft design with reduced drag for increased fuel efficiency, Cirrus IQ™ mobile app updates and the freedom to pair premium Xi aesthetic options. The 2022 G6 SR reaches all new levels of sophistication, performance and customer convenience. “The model year 2022 G6 SR […]
NBAA, NATCA Salute FAA’s Teri Bristol for Leadership in Public Service
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) both recognized (FAA) Air Traffic Organization Chief Operating Officer Teri Bristol on her decades of public service, including a federal career that began in 1992 with the Department of Transportation. She will be retiring at the end of February. NBAA President and CEO, Ed […]
