Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. celebrates a major production milestone – the first power up of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet. The first production Eclipse 550 aircraft successfully powered up its two Pratt & Whitney PW610F engines, and the aircraft systems came on line today at the company’s facility in Albuquerque, N.M. Eclipse Aerospace officially […]
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Washington DOT Introduces Airport Grant Assurances
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) adopted new grant assurances following a public hearing on March 13. The recently adopted airport grant rules will help protect public investment and ensure airports receiving state and federal grants maintain and operate facilities safely, efficiently. WSDOT’s Airport Aid Grant Program provides about $1 million each year to […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Votes to Close Lake Murray State Park Airport
By a 6-0 vote at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission voted to move forward with the closure of the Lake Murray State Park Airport. “Although the action may eventually have monetary costs, it was the right thing to do,” said Commission Director Victor Bird. The Commission had previously considered closing the […]
NASAO SELECTS STEVENS AS DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced that Kim Stevens has joined the staff as Director of Member Relations and Communications. Stevens, publisher of the State Aviation Journal, is no stranger to NASAO. He has spent more than 30 years in aviation, fifteen years specifically with state aviation as the director of […]
Duncan Aviation Announces Gulfstream-Dedicated Airframe Team in LNK
Though working on Gulfstream aircraft has been a part of Duncan Aviation’s service capabilities since the aircraft became a major part of business aviation, Duncan Aviation recently put together an airframe-specific team dedicated to Gulfstream work at the company’s Lincoln, Nebraska, campus. Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, location has been running with a dedicated Gulfstream airframe […]
NASA/JPL MARS CURIOSITY PROJECT TEAM TO RECEIVE 2012 ROBERT J. COLLIER TROPHY
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today at their annual Spring Awards Luncheon that The NASA/JPL Mars Science Laboratory/Curiosity Project Team will receive the 2012 Robert J. Collier Trophy in recognition of the extraordinary achievements of successfully landing Curiosity on Mars, advancing the nation’s technological and engineering capabilities, and significantly improving humanity’s understanding of […]
Sequestration May Threaten California Commercial Aviation Economy
California commercial aviation activity generates billions for the state’s economy, according to a study released by the California Airports Council (CAC). California airports provide 117,273 direct jobs with a multiplier effect of 386,016 total California jobs related to commercial aviation. However, federal sequestration threatens this important segment of the California economy. “This report demonstrates that […]
Duncan Aviation Launches Live Online Chat Support
Duncan Aviation announced the launch of live online chat support for select pages of its corporate website, www.DuncanAviation.aero. Customers seeking information from Duncan Aviation’s Parts and Rotables Sales will get immediate answers to their questions, such as stock quantities and availability. With the growth of e-commerce, Chris Gress, Duncan Aviation Parts and Rotables Sales Manager, said […]
State Official Says Closure of Oklahoma ATC Towers Threatens Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement this week that it is closing five air traffic control towers in Oklahoma next month and one in September due to budget cuts has state officials and others in the general aviation community greatly concerned about the safety of the flying public. During a conference call on Tuesday, federal officials […]
Siemens completes baggage handling system contract at Miami International Airport
Siemens Industry, Inc.’s Mobility and Logistics Division and the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD) announced the completion of the Siemens contract for Miami International Airport’s new, fully automated baggage handling system (BHS). The North Terminal Development (NTD) Program’s new integrated baggage handling and explosion detection system is the largest conventional baggage system in the United States, […]
