As a result of ongoing conversations with law enforcement personnel, the Unmanned Systems & Security Product (USPD) Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA) recently had the opportunity to demonstrate the usefulness of the Nighthawk IV Micro Unmanned Air System (UAS) to the Vermont State Police search-and-rescue and accident reconstruction teams and an Army Civil Support […]
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Duncan Aviation Celebrates 50 Years in Lincoln
Duncan Aviation is the largest family-owned aircraft support facility in North America. That statement is much more than bragging rights. And the key word in the sentence is family. The people are the reason Duncan Aviation is what it is today, and those talented and tenacious team members who come to work every day are […]
Katie Jones joins Sixel as Marketing and Community Outreach Consultant
Sixel Consulting Group, an air service development and airport marketing firm, has hired Katie Jones to provide marketing and community outreach services to the company’s West Coast clients. Jones comes to Sixel Consulting Group from San Diego International Airport, where she served as the Airport’s spokesperson and social media editor. She recently led outreach efforts […]
“Virginia Warbird Association” Seeks Unity for Local Warbird Enthusiasts
The Virginia Warbird Association has been established to educate, promote and preserve warbird operations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. A warbird is defined as any vintage military aircraft now operated by a civilian organization or individual. The creation of the Virginia Warbird Association hopes to honor Virginia’s aviation heritage and the men and women who […]
Texas Governor Declares November ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’
Texas Governor Rick Perry declared November “Aviation Appreciation Month.” across Texas, noting that general aviation supports over 56,000 jobs and an economic output of more than $14.6 billion annually across the state. National aviation organizations last week commended the Governor for his action. “We applaud Governor Perry’s recognition of the critical role of general aviation, […]
NORTH DAKOTA AIRPORTS CONTINUE TO SET RECORDS
In North Dakota, Fargo boarded an additional 3,228 passengers compared to last October, setting a record for the month, while Grand Forks topped their previous October record by 1,268 passengers. Larry Taborsky, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Director (shown at right), tells us that his state has the attention of the nation’s airlines. “They are adding […]
MODOT SAYS BRANSON AIRPORT HAS A MAJOR ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE REGION
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Multimodal Operations Division’s Aviation Section identified that the Branson Airport created 1,460 jobs in the Branson Area with a total payroll of $35,044,000 and a total economic impact of $91,137,000 in 2012. MoDOT initiated a Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study to determine the benefits of all Missouri’s airports. This […]
US Airways+American Airlines = The Right Decision
By Edward R. Beauvais Much discussion has taken place regarding the US Airways acquisition of American Airlines. I have followed the events leading up to this transaction very closely because of my involvement in founding and managing America West Airlines for 12 years, from 1981 to 1992. As we all know, the creation of America […]
FAA Releases Roadmap for UAS Integration
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released on Thursday its first annual Roadmap outlining efforts needed to safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the nation’s airspace. “The FAA is committed to safe, efficient and timely integration of UAS into our airspace,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta (shown at right), at a forum […]
EXIT LANE MONITORING HOT TOPIC AT AVIATION SECURITY SUMMIT
Exit Lane Monitoring seemed to be the topic du jour for many of the more than 170 registered attendees at this year’s AAAE/TSA/DHS Aviation Security Summit, held last week in Arlington, Virginia. The 13th annual event (the first summit was a result of the attacks on 9-11), saw many top Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials […]
