The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Temporary Special Use Airspace (SUA) in support of Large-Scale Exercise 17 (LSE-17) to take place at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, in August 2017. The FAA approved the establishment of the Temporary SUA described in the proposal after the completion of regulatory processes […]
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Duncan Aviation’s Satellite Facility in Las Vegas Earns Mexican Certification
Duncan Aviation’s satellite avionics facility located at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently received certification from Mexico’s Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC), which is the civil aviation authority for Mexico. The certificate is good for two years. Located near Atlantic Aviation at Suite 128, 255 East Tropicana Ave., on McCarran International Airport, […]
Eleven Arkansas Airports to Share $5.5 Million in FAA Grants for Improvements
It was announced recently that 11 Arkansas airports will receive $5.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions. The airports receiving funding are: Arkadelphia: Dexter B Florence Memorial Airport will receive $49,500 to conduct a study to identify options for improving drainage on the airport. Bentonville: Bentonville Municipal Airport […]
Washington State Aviation Director to Retire on Friday
After 35 years of federal and state service, including the last six years as Director of Aviation at the Washington State Department of Transportation, Tristan Atkins is retiring. Atkins’ professional accomplishments as aviation director are numerous. Under his leadership, WSDOT successfully completed landmark studies including the Airport Investment and Airport Investment “Solutions” studies, which helped […]
Hilo International Airport Receives Outstanding Airport Award from FAA
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the Hilo International Airport (ITO) received an award for outstanding and continued safety and compliance performance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during the Annual Airports Conference Awards on June 13, 2017. Under the direction of Airport District Manager Steven Santiago, the Hilo International Airport flourishes because […]
Skip Miller, A.A.E., To Be Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Charles T. “Skip” Miller, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, received the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Skip is an invaluable colleague who has tirelessly served the nation’s aviation community […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Achieves Nonstop Flights to Frankfurt, Germany
As a result of tireless efforts by the Phoenix Mayor and Council, Phoenix Sky Harbor will soon offer nonstop flights between Phoenix and Frankfurt, Germany. Condor Airlines, part of the Thomas Cook Group, will fly on Mondays and Fridays from next May through September between Phoenix Sky Harbor and the Frankfurt Airport. The Phoenix City […]
Mark Perryman Named CEO of L&B
Landrum & Brown (L&B) has announced the appointment of Mark Perryman as Chief Executive Officer. Perryman has been with the firm for over 25 years and most recently served as the firm’s President and Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds Jeffrey Thomas, who served as the firm’s CEO since 1980 and is leaving in June 2017 […]
BAKER AVIATION APPOINTS ERIC GREEN TO PART 145 ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER
Baker Aviation, a full service aircraft maintenance, management, and charter company in North Texas, announced that Eric Green has joined Baker Aviation Maintenance as Accountable Manager. As a skilled aviation manager and U.S. Navy veteran, Eric Green brings extensive process and quality management expertise to Baker Aviation that includes ASA quality certification processes. “Eric is […]
WOMEN AVIATORS WORLDWIDE TO GATHER FOR WOMENVENTURE AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2017
For the 10th straight year, the opportunity for women who love aviation to build camaraderie and open doors to mentorship and participation once again comes to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017, as WomenVenture activities will take place during the week. The 65th annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention will be held July 24-30 at Wittman […]
