Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced that longtime Executive Vice President Deborah C. McElroy will retire from the organization, effective December 31, 2018. Following her retirement, McElroy will continue to serve ACI-NA in an advisory capacity for special projects. “Everyone at ACI-NA – including me – has greatly benefited from Debby’s guidance on […]
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Minnesota Looks to Decommission Winona VOR
The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics intends to decommission the Winona VOR. This action is being taken at the request of the airport sponsor to allow for further development on the airport. The Winona VOR is a terminal VOR owned and operated by the State of Minnesota and is not used for any […]
Graves Elected Republican Leader of T&I Committee
On Friday, November 30th, U.S. Representative Sam Graves was elected by members of the House Republican Conference to lead the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as Ranking Member. “I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues to lead this important Committee at such a critical time for our nation’s infrastructure,” said Graves. “Infrastructure seems to […]
Louisiana DOTD Aviation Director Awarded Dunbar Award and NASAO Chairman’s Award
By Phil Jones Brad Brandt’s career is flying high in the government aviation career field. He was recently announced as a State’s Civil Service League Charles Dunbar Award winner. As the director of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Aviation Section, he also recently received the Chairman’s Award from Ronnie Mitchell, Chairman of the […]
American Airlines Celebrates Unveiling of New Concourse at New York’s LaGuardia Airport
American Airlines recently joined New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo; Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; representatives from LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) team members to celebrate the unveiling of a new concourse at LGA’s Terminal B. American will begin operating flights out of […]
Airbus Inaugurates First Level D-Qualified A320neo Simulator in the Americas
Photo above -Â Airbus has added the first A320neo full flight simulator (FFS) in the Americas to its training center in Denver. The simulator, produced by L3 Commercial Aviation, has achieved FAA Level D certification – the highest level of FFS certification currently available. Airbus’ newest training center in Denver is now home to the first […]
RTCA Names Captain Terry McVenes as New President and CEO
Terry McVenes, who has a long history with aviation standards, has been named the new President and CEO of RTCA. He has served as a member and industry co-chair of the FAA Voluntary Aviation Safety Information Sharing (VASIS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee. McVenes comes to RTCA after spending the past decade at The Boeing Company, where […]
2019 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest Takes Flight
The power of art comes from its ability to move people. The same is true about aviation. To bring the two together, and engage young people in aviation and aeronautics in the state, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is sponsoring the 2019 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme is ‘My […]
Cadence Aerospace Appoints Darren Waltier as Director, Business Development, Cadence Aerospace—Aerostructures
Cadence Aerospace, a provider of highly complex aerospace components and assemblies to commercial and defense customers, announces today the appointment of Darren Waltier as Director, Business Development, Cadence Aerospace—Aerostructures. With Centers of Excellence based in the U.S. and Mexico, Cadence Aerospace serves the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft, aerostructures, aeroequipment and other defense platforms. Mr. […]
Delta Aviation Education Building Dedicated to Auburn University Following $6.2 Million Grant
Photo above -Â Auburn University and Delta Air Lines officials cut the ribbon as part of a dedication ceremony Friday for the new Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building at Auburn University Regional Airport. Pictured are, from left: Auburn University Regional Airport Director Bill Hutto, Delta Managing Director of Flying Operations Patrick Burns, Delta Executive Vice […]
