The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) recently completed several days of missions flying “Fertile Keynote” exercises, in coordination with aircrews from the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG). The missions, a regular feature of emergency readiness training by the Guard, prepare crews of the Guard’s fast-moving fighters if they are called upon to […]
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FAA Commissions New Tower at Sarasota Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cut over to a new air traffic control tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport early this morning. The new, 128 foot-tall tower will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy Florida airport. Air traffic controllers working in the 525 square-foot […]
Court’s SMO Ruling Procedural Only; Battle to Preserve Airport Continues
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) called “disappointing” a recent court’s decision to deny, on procedural grounds, the association’s petition to overturn a questionable agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the city of Santa Monica regarding the city’s airport, but noted the ruling does not address the merits of NBAA’s legal filing and […]
GAMA Praises U.S. Congress for Supporting General Aviation
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently praised the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Appropriations Committees for passing legislation that funds general aviation priorities in the Fiscal Year 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bills. The House and Senate Committees’ THUD bills include similar language supporting NextGen and […]
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Breaks Ground on Major Capital Improvement Projects
Ground was broken recently on nearly $10.5 million worth of capital improvements coming to Springfield’s Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Local officials gathered together to commemorate the start of construction on general and business aviation facilities and roadway and parking lot improvements for the main passenger terminal complex. Springfield Airport Authority Board Chair, Frank J. Vala, […]
South Dakota Governor Proclaims June as “General Aviation Appreciation” Month
“General aviation in South Dakota plays a critical role with its citizens, businesses, farms and ranches, and is important to the state’s economy,” says Transportation secretary Darin Bergquist. According to the 2010-2030 South Dakota State Aviation System Plan, the aviation industry supports over 7,000 jobs, $800 million in business sales and provides more than $250 […]
CUBCRAFTERS ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Light aircraft manufacturer CubCrafters announced a change in senior leadership as it continues to advance the company’s plan for long-term growth. Patrick Horgan, CubCrafters’ executive in charge of operations and product development, has been named President. Horgan has recently focused on increasing the company’s manufacturing capability and productivity; this promotion reflects Horgan’s record of successes […]
NBAA Thanks Regional Rep. Stacy Howard for Dedicated Service, Welcomes Phillip Derner Jr.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Stacy Howard, the association’s Western regional representative, will retire on June 15, after six years of service on behalf of NBAA members in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico. Noted aviation analyst and industry veteran Phillip Derner Jr. will succeed Howard as the new Western regional […]
John Monnett Announces Retirement from Day to Day Operations at Sonex
Photo above -Â John Monnett with SubSonex JSX-2 N241SJ after completing the second JSX-2’s first flight in October, 2015. After almost 50 years of involvement in the kit aircraft industry, Sonex Founder and President John Monnett has announced his retirement from Sonex Aircraft, LLC effective June 2, 2018. “I am retiring from Sonex Aircraft but not […]
Guardian Flight Alaska and Alaska Regional Team Up To Save More Lives
In the past four years, Guardian Flight Alaska and Alaska Regional LifeFlight swiftly transported nearly 10,000 critically ill patients to local hospitals. The largest air medical transport company and longest-tenured air medevac company in Alaska respectively achieved this significant number of patient transports while providing service across a state with the greatest geographical footprint in […]
