Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered the first H125 AStar helicopter produced on its new U.S. final assembly line to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The new aircraft is the first fully assembled on the final assembly line at the company’s helicopter production plant in Columbus, Miss. The completion work, including a state-of-the-art law enforcement communications […]
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WSDOT Aviation grants improving local airports
Support for Washington’s public-use airports really took off in fiscal year 2015 as the Washington State Department of Transportation leveraged $1.3 million in state money to secure $35.3 million in federal airport aid. The state also received $637,000 from a reallocation in aircraft excise tax fees. (Director of Aviation, Tristan Atkins, shown at right). WSDOT […]
FAA’s Swayze Presented Shea Award for Contributions to Aviation
Richard Swayze, FAA Assistant Administrator for Policy, International Affairs and Environment and graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), School of Public Administration, was presented the 2015 William F. Shea Award for Contributions to Aviation during the UNO Aviation Institute’s Charles W. Durham Distinguished Lecture Series and celebration of its 25th Anniversary on […]
Duncan Aviation Holds Final Free ADS-B Seminar for 2015
If you’re an owner/operator of a business aircraft, and you haven’t made it to one of Duncan Aviation’s free NextGen seminars this year, you have one more opportunity to find out what all the buzz is about. On December 9, 2015, Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic will host the final seminar of the year […]
Pennsylvania ACP Board of Directors Appoints New Officers
The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) announced the appointment of new officers including Scott Gray (shown at right), President (Washington County Airport), Bryan Rodgers, Vice President (University Park Airport), and John Graham, Secretary (Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics). This action was taken by the ACP Board of Directors at the 35th Annual Pennsylvania Aviation and Aerospace […]
Collins Returns to AOPA as Safety Programs Manager
AOPA announced that John Collins has re-joined AOPA in the role of Manager of Aviation Safety Programs, in their Fredrick, Maryland office. In this role, Collins will oversee the Air Safety Institute’s In-Person Flight Instructor Refresher Courses, Online eFIRC, and In-Person Safety Seminars. Additionally, he will represent ASI at industry and government meetings. Collins has […]
AOPA Names Justin Barkowski Director of Regulatory Affairs
AOPA has announced that Justin Barkowski has joined AOPA as Director of Regulatory Affairs in their D.C. office. In this role, Barkowski will be responsible for the development and management of aviation regulatory and certification policy on issues including, airman certification, flight training, operational regulations and safety concerns. Prior to joining AOPA, Barkowski was the […]
DELAWARE LEADERS TOUT GA’S STRONG ECONOMIC IMPACT AT JOBS RALLY
Delaware Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative John Carney on Friday joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of general aviation enthusiasts in celebrating general aviation’s significant jobs and economic record in Delaware at a jobs rally. Leaders from Dassault Falcon Jet, FlightSafety International, Summit Aviation, […]
Alaska International Airport System Signs MOU with Shanghai Airport Authority
The Alaska International Airport System (AIAS), consisting of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Fairbanks International Airport, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA). SAA is the state owned enterprise that operates both Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) and Hongqiao International (SHA) Airports. The MOU affirms AIAS and […]
Roach Selected as Airport Manager for Fairbanks International Airport
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) has announced the appointment of Jeff Roach as Airport Manager of Fairbanks International Airport, with an official start date of November 12th. “Jeff’s knowledge and experience make him exceptionally qualified for this position. He will be a valuable addition to the international airport team,” said John […]
