Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) recently unveiled a new logo that gives a fresh look to the aviation ministry’s historic dove emblem. John Boyd, president and CEO of MAF-US said from the wings-and-Bible emblem used in some parts of the world, to the dove used by MAF in the United States, the MAF logo has […]
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Salina Airport Name Changed to Reflect Importance to North Central Kansas
The public airport serving Salina, Saline County and the surrounding 22 Kansas counties will now be known as the Salina Regional Airport. The Salina Airport Authority renamed the airport, formerly known as Salina Municipal Airport, to reflect the airport’s growing influence on business and commerce in North Central Kansas. Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers […]
NASAO, Other Top Aviation Organizations Recognize South Carolina Governor for Declaring August 13-18 ‘Aviation Week’
NASAO, along with the Alliance for Aviation Across America and other national aviation organizations recognized South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for declaring August 13-18 “Aviation Week.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, plays in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. Aviation in South Carolina provides thousands […]
GippsAERO signs with Olympia firm for North American assembly
GippsAERO, the Australian manufacturing arm of Mahindra Aerospace, announced that a partnership agreement has been signed with Soloy Aviation Solutions. The agreement will see Soloy provide assembly, and technical support for GippsAERO for all North American orders henceforth. CEO, Dr, Terry Miles said they are strategically implementing Airvan maintenance centers to penetrate the market and […]
Embry-Riddle’s Brady Joins NAFI Board
Dr. Tim Brady, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus, has joined the Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. NAFI announced his selection at EAA AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh, Wis., stating that the organization values Brady’s “unique input and experience in the flight training community.” Brady […]
Frontier Airlines to begin passenger service at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Frontier Airlines will begin daily non-stop service between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Denver International Airport Nov. 15. Frontier will be the third airline to service Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the first to carry daily daytime service to a major metropolitan airport and international hub. Scott Smith, Mesa Mayor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board Chair […]
California Aircraft Expo to Feature Newest GA Aircraft
California’s leading aircraft manufacturers and dealers are working together to sponsor the California Aircraft Expo where the latest models of General Aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue. Three separate events will be scheduled to take place in 2012 where prospective buyers can see the newest aircraft from Cessna, Piper, Hawker Beechcraft, Diamond, […]
Commission Selects New Officers for FY 2013, Conway Named Chairman
Dr. David Conway of Durant was recently elected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, succeeding Tulsa’s Rick Armstrong whose chairmanship ended June 30. Conway (shown at right) will lead the seven-member board that is responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and improvement of […]
GCR Hires Former San Diego County Airports Director
GCR Inc. has announced that Timothy Walsh, A.A.E. (Shown at right) has joined the firm as director of aviation services. Most recently, Walsh was vice president within the Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Business Unit of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), focused on critical communications infrastructure and security. Prior to SAIC, Tim was director of airports […]
BELFORT INSTRUMENT COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has redesigned its web site with more information and expanded features. The Belfort site, www.belfortinstrument.com/ provides not only information on a wide range of meteorological sensors but also lists system solutions for various weather measurement systems. The Belfort Online store […]
