North Dakota continues to see a growth in airport passengers state-wide as the total number has increased by 8% for the month of March compared to the previous year. Two western North Dakota airports, Dickinson and Williston, have seen a 163% and 26% increase in passenger numbers. Fargo has also posted a 10% increase (4,000 […]
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Lone Star UAS Center Services Showcased
Representatives from government, public safety and private aerospace companies learned more about the offerings of Texas’ only federally-designated test site for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at the ‘Range-Users Roundup’ at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on April 8 and 9. “The sky truly is the limit,” said Dr. Luis Cifuentes, Vice President of Research, Commercialization and […]
Piper Takes Trainer Order from UND Aerospace
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has taken orders for three twin-engine piston-powered Training Class Piper Seminole aircraft from the UND Aerospace Foundation who provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The pilot training aircraft will be delivered later this year and join the Aviation Department’s training fleet […]
TEXAS DOT RECOGNIZES TERRELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS 2014 GA AIRPORT OF THE YEAR
The Texas Department of Transportation has recognized The Terrell Municipal Airport as its 2014 General Aviation Airport of the Year, making the announcement at its awards banquet on April 10th, 2014. Terrell was once the home to the top British Flight Training School for Royal Air Force cadets during World War II and is now […]
Senior Technology Executive Joins Baldwin Associates
Steven Baldwin Associates (SBA) has announced the hiring of Douglas Hamlin, a technology company executive and senior business consultant, as its newest Associate. SBA’s founder and CEO, Steve Baldwin, stated, “Doug has a long track record of leading a variety of companies in achieving their strategic goals, and he makes an exciting addition to our […]
Michigan Aeronautics Commission Urges Congressional Support of GA Pilot Protection Act
On March 20, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission passed a resolution for a letter of support to be delivered to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key members of Congress supporting H.R. 3708, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013. On April 2nd, those letters were mailed to FAA’s Administrator Michael Huerta and the Michigan Congressional […]
Legendary Fighter Pilot to Address Aviation Summit in Palm Springs
The 2014 Aviation Summit, set for October 31 – November 2, 2014, has announced that former United States Air Force fighter pilot, Major Brian Shul, will be one of the keynote speakers for this year’s event. Recently inducted into the Air Force’s Legends Hall of Fame, Shul flew more than 200 missions in the Vietnam War. Suffering […]
FAA Dedicates New Houston Air-Traffic Facility
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently dedicated a new air traffic control facility to better handle the expected growth in flight operations in the Houston area. Deputy FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker attended the dedication, joined by Acting FAA Southwest Region Administrator Michael O’Harra, Houston City Council Member Stephen Costello and Mario […]
Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Inducts Penny Hamilton
Penny R. Hamilton, Ph.D. was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 20th, joining two other Grand County, Colorado laureates: Emily Howell Warner, long-time Grand County resident and the nation’s first woman airline pilot to be hired by a major, scheduled airline, and the first woman to become an airline captain, and […]
BUZZ AIRWAYS TO SERVE BRANSON AIRPORT
Branson Airport (BKG) is pleased to announce the arrival of Buzz Airways service to both Chicago (Midway) and Houston (Hobby) beginning June 12, 2014. Fares begin at $99.00* each way including taxes. Flights will operate in each market six days per week. The new flights by Buzz will replace the service currently offered on Southwest […]
