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Texas Aviation Division Seeking Airport Engineer
Position: Airport Engineering Section Director Job ID: 107579 Location: Austin, Texas Salary Range: $7699.17 – $13021.33 Monthly GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Oversees all phases of general aviation airport project activities, to include right-of-way acquisition, engineering design and construction and associated administrative and support activities. Reports to the Director, Aviation Division. Manages a group of professional and technical […]
Summer Air Service from Phoenix to Telluride Extends Through Labor Day
The summer vacation season in Telluride has been extended just a little longer. Colorado Flights Alliance announced this week that American Airlines (AA) will continue summer air service from Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride/Montrose (MTJ) through Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5. “This additional service from Phoenix couldn’t have come at a better time for those planning […]
Lufthansa Selects Cirrus Aircraft Fleet for Airline Pilot Training Program
Cirrus Aircraft announced today that Lufthansa Aviation Training, the flight training program operated by Lufthansa Airlines, selected the technologically-advanced SR20 for its primary training fleet. Lufthansa Aviation Training has ordered 25 aircraft to lead its ab-initio, MPL and other flight training programs in Goodyear, Arizona. The SR20 aircraft will be used to train pilots from […]
Improvements Coming to 11 NC Airports
Improvements are on the way for 11 airports across North Carolina following the approval of $35.4 million in state funding for aviation projects by the N.C. Board of Transportation. In addition to enhancing airport safety, these upgrades will support and help generate more economic activity and tourism. “Airports are a critical part of North Carolina’s […]
Investments Announced to Improve Nine Pennsylvania Airports
Nine airports will make safety upgrades and expand operation opportunities with the assistance of $10 million in state investments. “Maintaining and expanding opportunities in our transportation system includes the more than 400 airports in our state,” Governor Tom Wolf said. “Hundreds of thousands of jobs are supported by aviation in Pennsylvania and these investments will […]
Nebraska Aeronautics Director Says Airports Won’t be Neglected Under New DOT
Nebraska Department of Aeronautics Director Ronnie Mitchell speaking at a news conference with Department of Roads Director Kyle Schneweis and Governor Pete Ricketts, told reporters that users of Nebraska airports shouldn’t fear the absorption of the Department of Aeronautics into a new Department of Transportation (DOT). In fact, Mitchell said they should welcome it. Mitchell […]
WSDOT seeks new director of aviation
The Washington State Department of Transportation has an opportunity for a uniquely qualified, executive-level professional who will serve as the agency’s director of aviation. WSDOT’s director of aviation is responsible for developing and implementing statewide programs that protect and promote aviation; airport improvements and investments; and the state’s aviation system in partnership with federal and […]
Redbird Flight to Host Aviation Simulation STEM Classes at AirVenture
Redbird Flight Simulations will host a STEM Lab in its booth during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017. The Redbird STEM Lab will integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into aviation themed classes while incorporating Jay Velocity flight simulators into the lessons. One goal of the STEM Lab is to highlight how impactful, hands-on training makes […]
Hartzell Specially Designed 5-Blade Prop for PC-12 Passes 200 Milestone
Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 50 new Top Prop five-blade composite swept tip props for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet since introduction 18 months ago. In addition, Hartzell has delivered more than 160 of the new propellers to Pilatus for new PC-12NG aircraft over that time period, bringing to more than 200 the total PC-12s […]
