Charles H. Huettner, Executive Director of the Aerospace State Association (ASA), announced the signing of a memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) between ASA and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) that will grow ASA and increase the ability of ASA to influence aerospace policy at the state and federal levels. Under the agreement, ASA will become the lead for […]
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Oklahoma Airport System Set to Improve With State Grant Approvals
Capital improvements at Claremore Regional Airport and David Jay Perry Airport in Goldsby, as well as four other general aviation airports in the state, should be in full swing soon following the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s approval of $1.5 million in state grant funds to help those construction projects get off the ground. The grant funds […]
Board of Airport Commissioners Approves $40 Million Development for New Fixed Base Operator at Van Nuys Airport
The Board of Airport Commissioners voted to reinstate fixed base operations on the north side of the airfield paves the way for a 30-year lease $40 million improvement project at Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Jet Aviation in partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace will provide new hangars, executive terminals, maintenance and fueling facilities. “Today’s action by the […]
Brewer Honored With AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Mark Brewer, A.A.E., Airport Director at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, has received 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. “Mark is an invaluable colleague who has served the nation’s aviation community in a number of roles, […]
Duncan Aviation Names Lee Bowes Regional Manager for Central U.S.
Duncan Aviation recently named Lee Bowes the company’s Central United States Regional Manager. In this position, Bowes will help business aircraft operators in the central part of the United States, including Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming, become more familiar with the comprehensive service capabilities offered by Duncan Aviation. […]
Chris Madsen to Lead Business Team at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Chris Madsen (shown at right) will join Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport as the new Deputy Aviation Director for Business and Properties on January 11. Madsen has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry. Most recently, she worked as the Director of Operations for a boutique consulting firm that specializes in concessions […]
Charlotte Leads in NextGen Air Traffic Improvements
North Carolina was “first in flight” when the Wright Brothers took to the skies at Kitty Hawk, and now it’s leading the way to the next generation of air traffic control. NextGen procedures are helping flights operate more efficiently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), improving on-time performance and decreasing emissions. The Charlotte Metroplex project […]
2015 SEES SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN SAFETY FOR AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT
The safety level of homebuilt aircraft continues to improve, as fatal accident totals have dropped significantly over a 12-month period covering much of 2015, according to data analyzed by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). The totals, which include fatal accidents during the 2015 federal fiscal year (October 2014 through September 2015), showed that fatal accidents […]
Georgia DOT Seeking Aviation Project Manager
The Georgia Department of Transportation, Aviation Programs, is seeking a self-starting experienced project manager who is customer oriented and driven to complete projects within budget, on time and with high standards implemented. Under minimum supervision the Project Manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, and management of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and State aviation planning […]
When is an airport lease not a lease?
By Bill Dunn We’ll get to that question in a few moments. But first, let’s have a brief discussion about leases. When it comes to leases for uses of airport properties, they come in a wide variety of formats and page lengths. I’ve seen leases that are just a few pages in length and others […]
