Mark R. Baker, a longtime general aviation (GA) pilot, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Baker is only the fifth AOPA president since the association’s founding nearly 75 years ago and will take office on September 6, 2013, following formal appointment by the Board of […]
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Aviation Week Proclaimed by South Carolina Governor
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed August 19 – August 23, 2013 as South Carolina Aviation Week. The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has partnered with the South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) to develop a week that promotes, educates and celebrates the aviation industry in South Carolina. “South Carolina’s airport system plays a vital role in the […]
CAV Ice Protection Intensifies Focus on UAS
CAV Ice Protection’s engineering staff, recently relocated to New Century Airport, are increasing focus on the company’s expertise in developing ice protection for unmanned flight. “CAV Ice Protection recently completed a consulting and manufacturing program for a manufacturer of a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which wishes to remain unidentified,” said […]
Aeronautics Commission Approves $800,000 in Grants for Oklahoma Airports
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) recently approved Capital Improvement Program grants totaling nearly $800,000 for pavement projects at airports in Poteau, Tulsa and Claremore. “These airports are critical to their local communities insofar as commerce, medical care, law enforcement and flight training. These grants will ensure that the airports are safe and meeting the needs of these communities,” said […]
Aeronautics Commission Selects New Officers for 2013-2014
Blackwell Oklahoma’s Joe Harris (shown at right) has been selected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for fiscal year 2014. He succeeds Dr. David Conway of Durant whose term as chairman recently ended. Harris, who previously served as chairman in 2008-09, will lead the seven-member board that is responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation […]
Mauiva Landing at Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport
On Tuesday, July 16, Mauiva AirCruise landed at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia, on their inaugural flight into the area. Mauiva is bringing international visitors to the City of Manassas on their journey around the East Coast. Mauiva selected Manassas Regional Airport as a regular stopping point for their AirCruise tour because of the airport’s […]
WOMEN AVIATORS INVITED TO DAY OF FUN AND EMPOWERMENT AT EAA’S WOMENVENTURE
Hundreds of female aviation enthusiasts will be empowered through aviation at this year’s WomenVenture on Friday, Aug. 2, during EAA AirVenture 2013. Female aviators can attend a networking breakfast and a power lunch, and hear from special guest speakers. The day begins with the Women in Aviation International Networking Breakfast and is followed by the annual WomenVenture […]
Agricultural flight demonstration highlights benefits, economic impact of unmanned aircraft
Unmanned aircraft systems will have a significant impact on Kansas’ precision agriculture industry and overall economy, according to elected officials, academics and industry leaders speaking at a UAS flight demonstration at Crisis City in Salina, July 2. U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined leaders at Kansas State University and Michael Toscano, president and CEO of the […]
DAYTON FOUNDATION TRANSFERS WRIGHT BROTHERS’ HOME
The Dayton Foundation announced today that it is transferring ownership of Hawthorn Hill, the historic 1914 Oakwood, Ohio, home built for aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright, to Dayton History. Additionally, a $1 million combined gift was contributed by multiple donors to establish the Friends of Hawthorn Hill Fund of The Dayton Foundation for the […]
Solar Impulse Lands at JFK in New York
Solar Impulse – the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg – has successfully landed at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport setting a new milestone in the history of aviation: for the first time a plane capable of flying day and night powered exclusively by solar energy has crossed the […]
