Governor Susana Martinez today announced that Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, or SpaceX, has signed a three-year agreement to lease land and facilities at Spaceport America to conduct the next phase of flight testing for its reusable rocket program. The company will be a new tenant at Spaceport America, the state-owned commercial launch site located in southern New Mexico. “I […]
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New Alaska Video Describes Challenges of Building Rural Airports
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) Division of Statewide Aviation released the second video, in a twoâpart series, illustrating the vital lifeline aviation provides for 82% of Alaskan communities. Filmed at airport locations across the state, Alaska’s Aviation Lifeline Counting the Costs features interviews with airport construction and management staff who describe […]
Amendment to law protects Oklahoma private airstrip owners
The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) has announced that Oklahoma’s Governor Mary Fallin (R) signed HB 1009 on May 13, adding aviation and fly-ins to the state’s recreational use statute covering non-public lands. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Mike Brown (D) sailed through both houses with no opposing votes. The new legislation essentially protects private airstrip […]
Illinois Division of Aeronautics Recognizes Outstanding Airports
Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today congratulated the "2013 Airport of the Year" award recipients. Eight Illinois airports were recognized at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Moline earlier this week, for their accomplishments throughout the year, including an outstanding partnership with the state of Illinois and their commitment to customer satisfaction. "We are very […]
Honolulu International Sees Construction Begin with Modernization Program
With the groundbreaking for a new Aloha Air Cargo facility, the state Department of Transportation today celebrated the start of approximately $750 million in improvement projects for the Honolulu International Airport, as part of the statewide Hawaii Airports Modernization Program. The privately funded $12 million Aloha Air Cargo facility is a key component in upgrades […]
Piper Delivers 8 Archer TX Trainers to Florida Institute of Technology
Piper Aircraft Inc. today delivered eight single-engine Piper Archer TX training airplanes, equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 avionics, to Florida Institute of Technology. "We are pleased that Florida Institute of Technology is our launch customer for the Piper Career Alliance, and today we are doubly gratified to hand over the keys of the first […]
“DISNEY’S PLANES” SET TO TAKE OFF AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2013
Everyone knows that Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 29-August 4), and that airplanes take off all the time … however, 2013 will be a first for some very special planes. The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the […]
Chicago Returns to AirVenture for July 29 Opening-Day Concert
One of the music world’s legendary bands will be back atEAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Chicago will take the stage on Monday, July 29, for the event’s popular opening-night concert. The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company, is free to all AirVenture attendees that day and will be held on Phillips 66 Plaza immediately following the […]
Webinar will highlight new Pavement Management System for Iowa airports
The Iowa DOT Office of Aviation will host a webinar on Thursday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 11p.m. CDT that will demonstrate its new online Pavement Management System. The system significantly improves accessibility to pavement management information for runways, taxiways, and apron pavements at public-owned, public use airports in Iowa. Airport sponsors and managers, FBO’s, […]
MnDOT Selects New Aeronautics Director
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), announced that Cassandra Isackson, a fifteen year veteran with MnDOT, has been chosen as the new Director of Aeronautics. She began her new position officially on Wednesday, April 24th. Jay Hietpas, the Interim Director, will remain at Aeronautics for a short period of time to assist Ms. Isackson in […]
