Major U.S. airports face a passenger capacity meltdown beginning Memorial Day through this summer, according to a Congressional report released by Rep. John Mica (FL07) today. The report cited dwindling terminal and airport capacity resulting from airline consolidations that have packed more passengers into planes now filling airport terminals. “When weather and air traffic control […]
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Hartzell Aluminum and Composite Top Props Available for Various Mooney Models
Hartzell’s Top Prop program has acquired two propeller Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for late model Mooney aircraft, including the M20R Ovation, Ovation II, Ovation III, M20S Eagle, and M20TN Acclaim. Hartzell Propeller upgrade installation kits are available for all horsepower and horsepower upgrades, including 244 hp, 280 hp, and 310 hp. “Increased performance benefits available […]
Reno Air Racing Association Announces 2015 Performers
The Reno Air Racing Association has announced the new line up of performers for the 2015 National Championship Air Races held Sept. 16-20 at the Reno Stead Airport. This year’s performers include the Breitling Jet Team, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Commemorative Air Force’s Tora, Tora, Tora Airshow. Tora, Tora, Tora were the words […]
Lomen Named SFO ADO Manager
Jim Lomen has been named Manager of the San Fransisco Airports District Office (ADO). In making the announcement, Mark McClardy, Manager, Airports Division for FAA’s Western Pacific Region said he was pleased to welcome Lomen to the California post. A lifelong Alaskan, Lomen is a civil engineer who has earned a Masters of Business Administration […]
NORTH CAROLINA SPONSORS WILDLIFE HAZARD TRAINING
Wildlife can wreak havoc for airports and their staff. To increase awareness and to improve safety, the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will offer free training sessions for airport personnel that are tasked with handling wildlife hazards to aviation. “This training is extremely beneficial for airport owners and operators as we all […]
MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PARTNERS WITH SITA FOR AUTOMATED PASSPORT CONTROL KIOSKS
International passengers arriving at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas can enjoy a quick and smooth journey through the customs and immigration process with new automated passport control (APC) kiosks provided by SITA, the global provider of border security and IT solutions to governments, airlines and airports. The Automated Passport Control self-service kiosks, which went […]
Missouri Airport Managers Present First Friend of Aviation Award
Missouri State Senator Mike Kehoe (shown at right) was presented the first ever Friend of Aviation Award during an April 16th banquet at the Spring Conference of the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. Senator Kehoe’s accomplishments include being appointed to the Missouri Highways and Transportation […]
Nebraska Alumni Association to Recognize Colorado Aviation Duo
The Nebraska Alumni Association will recognize 20 accomplished University of Nebraska Alumni, seven promising students, and an outstanding family at the Annual Awards Banquet, an All-University Celebration on May 7 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center. Seven of the 20 alumni were chosen for the Alumni Achievement Award Category, and include two General Aviation […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Three New M-Class Products
At a historical product unveiling today, Piper Aircraft announced three new aircraft as part of their esteemed M-Class line of single-engine, pressurized, cabin class business aircraft: the M600, the M500, and the M350. “Our customers and dealers asked for aircraft with additional payload and exceptional range,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott. “They asked […]
Dare County MedFlight takes delivery of Airbus Helicopters H145
Dare County MedFlight, the air medical transport service for much of the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, has taken delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters H145 (formerly EC145 T2), which will be the first H145 operating in the U.S. Dare County plans to place the new aircraft into service in July, following installation of […]
