The City of Modesto and Modesto City-County Airport have launched a million-dollar pledge drive designed to bring nonstop air service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Modesto Airport (MOD). A major airline is interested in providing air service between the two cities, but wants assurances that the route will be successful. The nonbinding pledges […]
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Iowa Office of Aviation Seeks Aviation Program Manager
The Iowa DOT has an open position and is seeking an Aviation Program Manager for the state aviation programs in the Office of Aviation. This position is responsible for overseeing the state’s airport maintenance and improvement responsibilities to enhance the state’s air transportation system. This position plays a key role in reviewing, overseeing and providing […]
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Duncan Aviation Completes Second Falcon 900B with Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R Retrofit Upgrade
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce the December completion of its second Falcon 900B project with Universal Avionics’ EFI-890R cockpit retrofit upgrade installed. The second aircraft also showcases a newly designed interior, paint and fully digital HD cabin/management/entertainment system. The EFI-890R cockpit upgrade replaces 25 older instruments and significantly improves reliability and situational awareness. The […]
John Travolta to Host the 11th Annual Living Legends of Aviation® Awards
John Travolta will host the 11th Annual “Living Legends of Aviation”® Awards, presented by Bell Helicopter and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Friday January 17, 2014, at the Beverly Hilton. (Living Legends Photo) With more Legends and Celebrities confirmed to attend than ever, this most prestigious and important recognition event of aviation, the “Living Legends of […]
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Set to Conduct Drone Research Mission
Just weeks after its designation as one of six federally-approved test sites for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will conduct several test flights over South Texas ranchland to continue research and training on the RS-16 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test site designation, announced Dec. 30, is […]
ATLANTA PASSENGERS READY TO BUY TRAVEL SERVICES WITH MOBILES
Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, have expressed their enthusiasm for using mobile travel services throughout their journey, according to a new global survey from SITA. The SITA/Air Transport World Passenger IT Trends Survey reports that 51% of Atlanta passengers would definitely buy tickets using their mobile phones, one of the highest responses at all the airports […]
Minnesota ice pilot wins Lightspeed’s $500 Burger Getaway
Frank Vittorio of Saginaw, Minnesota is the latest weekly winner of Lightspeed Aviation’s $500 Burger Getaway sweepstakes. The Getaway consists of a series of weekly drawings for a $500 package that includes gift cards for av gas, rental car, dining, and lodging. Any eligible customer registering a new Lightspeed Zulu.2 or Sierra headset is automatically […]
BELL HELICOPTER ANNOUNCES NEW FACILITY IN LOUISIANA
Earlier this month, Governor Bobby Jindal and Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison announced the company will build its new SLS helicopter line at Lafayette Regional Airport, leading to the first modern-era aircraft assembly facility in Louisiana history. Brad Brandt, Aviation Director for the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, credits this achievement to the leadership […]
Hartzell Propeller Ends Busy 2013
Hartzell Propeller ended 2013 as the world’s leading aviation propeller manufacturer, delivering more than 3,700 new propellers and introducing advanced swept-blade aerodynamics and improved true structural composite technology to aviators. “Hartzell partnered with Raisbeck Engineering to introduce superior swept-blade aerodynamically-advanced propellers for the legendary Beechcraft King Air series during 2013,” said Hartzell Propeller President Joe […]
Former State Aviation Director Named President of Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, a private nonprofit corporation, announced the election of its 2014 officers and welcomed Brigadier General John D. (Mike) Rice USAF Retired as this year’s President. Rice, who has been a board member for over 10 years, is a retired Air Force fighter pilot and has an extensive background in the […]
