The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)’s Aeronautics Board approved over $3 million in funding during their Helena meeting January 11th/12th, 2022. The applications were for a variety of improvement projects that focused on master plans, lighting enhancements, runway, taxiway, and apron reconstruction projects, land easements, perimeter fencing, building construction, snow removal equipment, and weather cameras. […]
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Textron Aviation Delivers 8,000th Cessna Citation; Milestone Longitude Joins Scotts Miracle-Gro’s Fleet
Photo above – Textron Aviation employees and representatives from Scotts Miracle-Gro celebrated this significant milestone with a special delivery ceremony at Textron Aviation headquarters in Wichita. Textron Aviation announced it has delivered a Cessna Citation Longitude to Scotts Miracle-Gro. This jet represents the 8,000th Cessna Citation jet delivered worldwide, reinforcing the Citation family as the […]
NJDOT Awards $8.5 Million in Airport Improvement Program Grants
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the award of 11 Airport Improvement Program grants totaling more than $8.5 million in state funds to support airport safety and improvement projects. “General aviation airports not only provide transportation for residents, businesses, and visitors, but also serve as key economic engines for local communities,” NJDOT Commissioner […]
Van Nuys Airport to Break Ground on Runway Improvements
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced that Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is embarking on a $13.1 million improvement project to reconstruct Runway 16L and rehabilitate Runway 16R. The eight-month project will break ground later this month and will deliver important safety enhancements and extend the lifespan of airfield facilities that contribute to VNY’s world-class status. […]
B-29 Doc returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2022
Doc, one of two airworthy Boeing B-29s in the world, will be returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2022 for air show appearances and static displays during the week. While the exact appearance schedule is still being finalized, the aircraft will be parked on Boeing Plaza for public view when on the AirVenture grounds. The […]
Philippine Navy Cessna 172 Trainer Fleet Grows with Addition of Four New 172S Skyhawks
Textron Aviation announced the delivery of four new Cessna 172S Skyhawk flight trainer aircraft to the Philippine Navy. The Cessna 172S Skyhawk is the world’s leading flight trainer and the most-produced single-engine piston aircraft. It delivers an intuitive but sophisticated cockpit experience in a platform ideally suited for learning the skills needed to become a […]
Cirrus Aircraft Equips United Aviate Academy with a Fleet of TRAC SR20 for Ab-Initio Pilot Training
Cirrus Aircraft announced that United Aviate Academy (UAA) has purchased a fleet of twenty-five TRAC SR20 aircraft for its program. These advanced, high-performance airplanes will be used for initial pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by a major U.S.-based airline. United Aviate Academy has the option and purchase rights to fifty more […]
Florida Transportation Secretary Takes Job with Orlando Airport Authority
Kevin Thibault has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). The GOAA Board unanimously voted to approve a five-year contract at today’s board meeting. He was named the preferred candidate at last month’s meeting pending negotiations on terms of employment. “I feel confident that we have chosen […]
North Dakota posts 73,000 Airline Passengers to Start the New Year
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 73,117 airline passenger boardings during the month of January 2022. This is a 73% increase from the 42,238 boardings that the state experienced in January 2021. “Air service demand is significantly stronger than where we were one year ago, however it is also still approximately […]
NBAA’s 75th Anniversary Year Will Highlight Historic Moments to Inspire Future Generations
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), which was founded last week in 1947, begins celebrating its 75th anniversary as the leading advocate for business aviation with a series of initiatives designed not only to recognize the milestones marking the industry’s pioneering spirit, but to inspire the next generation of leaders to be a part of […]
