The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues to place an emphasis on the value of its aviation and weather travel portal for pilots, first responders and others who need real-time weather conditions throughout California. The portal, which was launched last year, was put on display earlier this month at California Aerospace & Aviation Days at […]
State News
Angelina County Airport Named 2019 Most Improved Airport by TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation presented the 2019 Most Improved Airport honor to officials of the Angelina County Airport at the 37th Annual Texas Aviation Conference held last week. Using an airport improvement program grant from TxDOT, the airport began an ambitious project to improve pavement surfaces removing and reinstalling portions of a taxiway, and […]
Hartzell Presents Beech 1900 Series 4-Blade Props Through Top Prop
Hartzell Propeller has added legacy four-blade structural composite propellers for Beechcraft 1900C and 1900D turboprop aircraft to the company’s Top Prop lineup. Hartzell’s props were offered as standard equipment on Beechcraft 1900 series aircraft. “We are now offering special pricing on these new propellers for the popular 19-passenger Beech 1900C and 1900D airliners,” said Hartzell […]
Dee Howard Foundation Holds San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
To honor San Antonio’s Aviation and Aerospace History, the Dee Howard Foundation (DHF) joined together, in collaboration with other local, state, and national partners, to organize the San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame 2019 Awards Dinner, which took place on April 4th. The event was hosted by GDC Technics at their state of […]
First Pipistrel SkyCharge Electric Aircraft Charging Station Installed in U.S.
The first of five Pipistrel SkyCharge stations to be installed this month has just been completed at Compton Airport, Los Angeles California. This SkyCharge unit is capable of charging 2 electric aircraft at the same time giving the aircraft a one hour flight duration followed by a one hour charge cycle. The aircraft are owned […]
Van Nuys Airport Completes Phase One of Taxiway B Rehabilitation Project
Earlier this month, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) completed phase one of the nine-phase project to rehabilitate Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Taxiway Bravo. The $26.3 million, 14-month project will ensure a minimum 20-year taxiway lifespan and make improvements to increase safety. Phase one of the project consisted of a full-depth restoration of the north end […]
NCDOT Aviation Hosts SAS Data on the Fly
SAS’s Data on the Fly, an event that uses aviation to inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers, returned to Raleigh-Durham International Airport on April 12th with a twist. For the first time, all 30 of the students in attendance were girls. Speakers and instructors were mostly women as well, and included […]
Missouri Aeronautical Chart Now Available
Missouri’s aeronautical chart has been updated and is now available to pilots and other aviation enthusiasts. A planning tool for pilots and users of Missouri’s aviation system, the chart is produced every other year by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The chart provides airport information, communication frequencies, a guide to airfield signs and airspace […]
Vermont Agency of Transportation Implements UAS Program
The Vermont Agency of Transportation has announced the implementation of a UAS program to augment its capability to provide valuable information across the agency. VTrans UAS will use UAS technology to inspect bridges, culverts, buildings and other various assets. They will also provide detailed mapping and survey products throughout the agency. VTrans UAS will also […]
DWL Celebrates Seven Decades of Design
As DWL Architects + Planners marks its 70-year anniversary, the company hosted a celebration on March 28, 2019 to honor the clients, consultants and contractors who have contributed to their success. The event was held at the new Scottsdale Airport Business Center – a DWL designed facility. From the upstairs patio overlooking the runway and […]
