Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Aviation Technologies program and Shenyang Aerospace University (SAU) in China will begin an articulation agreement in fall 2018. The 2+2 project, approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education, will likely bring 50 to 60 students to Carbondale beginning in 2020. The academic concentrations will be on avionics and maintenance with a […]
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Brewers to Open Second Location at Yuma Airport
An exciting new opportunity has opened for Brewers Restaurant & Sports Bar owners, Jeff and Courtney Gapp as they announce their opening of a second Brewers location at Yuma International Airport in June 2017. the Gapps own and operate Brewers Restaurant & Sports Bar on Avenue B and 24th Street, and have been considering opening […]
Hawaii DOT Cuts Energy Usage in Half at Island Airports
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has entered the second phase of its Energy Savings Performance Contract with Johnson Controls to provide high-efficiency lighting at 11 Hawaii airports and solar photovoltaic systems at Honolulu International Airport. The total guaranteed energy savings at Hawaii’s airports is more than $606 million over a 15-year period with the […]
Scottsdale Airport Operations Center Open for Business and Earns LEED Silver
The Airport Operations Center at Scottsdale Airport is the hub for monitoring daily operations, like safety, security and maintenance of the airfield. This building is a state-of-the-art facility and also environmentally friendly. The total cost for the project was $4.9 million. The U.S. Green Building Council recognized the City of Scottsdale’s Airport Operations Center with […]
Hartzell Trailblazer Composite Prop Receives STC for Cessna Cardinals
Hartzell Propeller’s composite Trailblazer prop has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna Cardinals. The approval covers retractable gear normally aspirated and turbonormalized C-177RG Cardinals with IO-360s and IO-390s engines. “Our testing found the Trailblazer two-blade prop to have excellent performance. Its light weight and the composite materials result in very smooth operation,” said […]
U.S. Rep. John Mica Named 2017 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence Recipient
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has announced the selection of former Florida Congressman and Chair of the House Transportation Committee John Mica as the recipient of the 2017 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence. The award will be presented on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 during the ACC 39th Annual Conference and Exposition awards luncheon in San […]
Astronics Max-Viz 2300 Enhanced Vision System Now Certified to DO-160G Standards
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics Max-Viz, has certified its 2300 Enhanced Vision System (EVS) to the DO-160G standard. Blending infrared and visible light sensors, the Max-Viz 2300 EVS displays real-time heat sources along with LED airport lighting to make it safer for pilots to land in dark, challenging conditions. “With the […]
Alfonso Denson to be Honored with AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Alfonso Denson, A.A.E., President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Al is an invaluable colleague who has tirelessly served the nation’s aviation community in a […]
Governor Ivey Announces Creation of Alabama Aviation Education Center in Mobile
Governor Kay Ivey announced plans to create the Alabama Aviation Education Center, a hands-on instructional facility to be located near the Airbus aircraft manufacturing facility in Mobile that aims to bolster Alabama’s workforce development efforts and inspire young people to pursue careers in the state’s growing aerospace cluster. The Aviation Education Center, developed in partnership […]
Missouri Airport Managers Honor State Aviation Industry Leaders
Six individuals were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards during an April 27th banquet at the Spring Conference of the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. Missouri’s state aviation program and airport system are among the best in the country. Highlights include a protected State Aviation […]
