Georgia is currently looking to fill the role of Assistant Aviation Program Manager. Duties for this position include managing the State Airport Aid Program and the Federal State Block Grant Program which provides financial assistance to local governments that own and operate public use airports. Those interested can apply by sending a cover letter and […]
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Rogers presented board resolution for 30 years of service
It was a rare scene at the regular meeting of the Salina Airport Authority board of directors as executive director Tim Rogers, A.A.E. was taken by surprise with an addition to the agenda. The item of note, a resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for services rendered to the City of Salina and Salina County for […]
AAAE Announces Establishment of Airport Innovation Accelerator
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli announced last week the establishment of the AAAE Airport Innovation Accelerator to help drive greater innovation for the benefit of the airport industry by directly assisting qualified companies in speeding the process of bringing their technology and services to the airport marketplace. The creation […]
NEW HAMPSHIRE PROPOSES NEW CLASSIFICATION FOR AIRPORT
State aeronautics officials in New Hampshire plan to reclassify Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Keene and Swanzey as a national airport, demonstrating its significance not only to the state of New Hampshire but also the National Airspace System. The FAA classifies general aviation airports – ones that host all flights except for airline and military – as […]
Duncan Aviation to Hold Free NextGen Seminars
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Mark Francetic, Regional Avionics Sales Manager, is hosting a series of free, day-long NextGen Seminars around the country throughout 2015. Designed to focus on the mandates for ADS-B and FANS 1A, Francetic and Duncan Aviation’s channel partners, including Cobham, Universal, Safran Engineering Services, GoGo Business Aviation, ICG, Honeywell […]
Simmers to be inducted into North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame
Robert “Bob” H. Simmers will be inducted into the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame based on his significant contributions to aviation in North Dakota and to his community. Simmers will be inducted on Tuesday, March 3 during the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium. The Symposium, to be held in Fargo March 1-3, is hosted annually […]
Piper Delivers Arrow Trainers to Kent State
Piper Aircraft, Inc. recently delivered two new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to the Aeronautics Division at Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology in Ohio. “Kent State’s Aeronautic Division is eager to begin flying these two new Piper single-engine trainers,” said Robert G. Sines, Jr., Dean of Kent State’s College of […]
HUNTSVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REOPENS EAST RUNWAY
After a 9 month, $16.579 million improvement project, Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has reopened its east runway along with adjacent taxiways. The project was done in order to meet the requirements set for Panalpina’s 747-8 freighters, which are classified as a Group VI aircraft. This project was made possible when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
Piper Delivers Three G1000 Seminoles to UND Aerospace Foundation
Piper Aircraft Inc. has delivered three twin-engine piston-powered Training Class Piper Seminole aircraft to the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The pilot training aircraft, delivered in December of 2014, are now part of the Aviation Department’s training fleet of […]
VAN TINE JOINS EAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Van Tine, Chief Executive Officer of Jeppesen and Vice President of digital aviation for The Boeing Company, has joined the top leadership of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as the newest member of the EAA Board of Directors. Van Tine was invited to join the board during the group’s fall meeting at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. […]
