The Washington State Department of Transportation announced the release of the Washington Electric Aircraft Feasibility Study, an in-depth follow-on to their 2019 Electric Aircraft Report. This study provides an assessment of the transportation network and the potential for improved multimodal connections, demand expectations and workforce considerations, and planning necessities for infrastructure. Additionally, it includes a […]
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City of Phoenix Selects Chad Makovsky as Next Director of Aviation Services
Chad Makovsky has been named the next Director of Aviation Services for the city of Phoenix, concluding a competitive, nationwide hiring process. Aviation Services in Phoenix includes executive leadership of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), and Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR). Chad MakovskyChad has served as Executive Vice President – […]
Scottsdale Airport and Airpark Under Construction
An adage goes, “If there isn’t construction happening on an airport, then something is not right.” True to the saying, Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ, is adding footing as one of the top business aviation facilities in the nation with a groundswell of construction projects boasting direct construction costs of more than $92 million. City […]
Virginia Department of Aviation Signs Skyward, A Verizon company as VA-FIX User
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) signed Skyward, A Verizon company, as the first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved Unmanned Aerial Systems Service Supplier (USS) as a user of the Virginia Flight Information Exchange (VA-FIX). “We are excited that Skyward will become a user of the Virginia Flight Information Exchange,” said Virginia’s Director of Transportation Research […]
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Sets Premiere of Virtual ‘For Love of Country’ Gala
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is hosting its beloved annual gala, For Love of Country, virtually on December 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. across all time zones. Guests from across Hawaii and the mainland are invited to tune in, at no charge, via the gala website, Facebook Live or locally on KHON to experience an unforgettable […]
Five-bladed Airbus H145 Receives FAA Type Certification
The new five-bladed H145 helicopter has received its certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This type certification covers the full range of capabilities, including single-pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) and single engine operations (Cat.A/VTOL), along with night vision goggle capability. This newest version of the H145 family received EASA certification this past summer […]
KDOT Announces Kansas Airport Improvement Projects
Thirty-two projects have been selected for Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) funding for the purpose of planning, construction or rehabilitating public use general aviation airports. KAIP receives $5 million annually through the IKE transportation program and requires airport sponsors to share in the project costs by paying a minimum of 5% of the total project. […]
Infrastructure Projects Funded at Five North Carolina Airports
In its November meeting, the N.C. Board of Transportation approved state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects at five North Carolina airports. More than $6.6 million in state and federal funding has been awarded for projects that help airports increase capacity, attract new jobs and businesses, and improve the safety of the […]
Boca Raton Airport to Hold 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Now through December 11th
For the fourth year in a row, the Boca Raton Airport Authority Administration Building will serve as a Toys for Tots drop off site. Many of the Airport’s tenants are also hosting drop off sites as well, creating even more convenient ways to donate toys to children in need. “This year, we want to collect […]
Washington State’s Port of Bremerton Brings in Five New Tenants During Pandemic
The Port of Bremerton has announced that five new tenants have leased land or buildings at Bremerton National Airport and Olympic View Industrial Business Park since the year started. In total this brings the number of Port tenants to 68 and these tenants and the Port have provided the area with over 2,436 Port-related jobs, […]
