Mead & Hunt, a national architecture-engineering consulting firm, is opening its third Florida office in Tampa. “We’ve been looking for the right opportunity to establish an aviation office in the Southeast, and Tampa was my first choice,” said Ron Engel (Pictured above), Vice President and Group Leader of Mead & Hunt Aviation Services. “With 20 […]
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Vermont Wing of Civil Air Patrol Announces New Burlington Squadron Commander
2nd Lt. Peter Slocombe has been named the newest commander of the Vermont Wing’s Burlington Squadron (VT-002), according to a statement by Col. Rick Lizzari, Commander of the Wing. Slocombe succeeds Captain Charles Dalch, who will continue to be active in the Wing’s emergency services and administrative roles. “Peter takes command of the largest squadron […]
One-G Simulation Launches Youth Access Program with Placement of FAA Approved Flight Training Device at East Valley Institute of Technology
one-G simulation is intent on expanding career pathways for youth in aviation through better access to simulation. Building upon one-G Access, the industry’s only pay-per-use flight simulator program, the company launches the one-G Youth Access program with the donation of an FAA approved flight training device to East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), a career […]
Vermont Wing of Civil Air Patrol Supports Green Mountain Boys’ F-16s During Air Intercept Training Exercises
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 […]
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 […]
