Takeoffs and landings will be smoother and safer thanks in part to nearly $1 million in state grants recently awarded to 23 Washington airports. The grants will fund 29 different airport projects, 86 percent of which will improve pavement. The Washington State Department of Transportation places a priority on maintaining airport pavements to preserve facilities […]
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Governor Corbett Announces $3.7 Million Investment in 19 Airports
Governor Tom Corbett announced a $3.7 million state investment that will help 19 airports enhance their operations and accommodate increasing business needs. "Transportation is an economic driver, and Pennsylvania’s aviation industry plays a major role in delivering good-paying jobs and connections for commerce," Governor Corbett said. "We continue to invest in airport improvement projects because […]
Study Examines Pavement Condition of State’s Airports
A new study is evaluating the current condition and preservation needs of Washington’s airport pavements. The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. WSDOT Aviation has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., assisted by CH2M Hill and CivilTech, to […]
$6.8 Million Grant For Boise AIr Terminal/Gowen Field Announced
U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a $6.8 million dollar grant to rehabilitate the primary runway at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The Secretary, accompanied by Mayor David Bieter and U.S. Representative Randy Labrador, made the announcement during a visit to Boise. “Safety is our number-one priority,” LaHood said. “This grant […]
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons To Perform at NBAA/CAN Soiree
The original Jersey Boys, the legendary Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, will light up the room for those attending this year’s NBAA/CAN Soiree, “An Evening With Angels”, to be held during NBAA’s 65th Annual Meeting & Convention on Wednesday, October 31st at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL. The 1,000 attendees at the Soiree […]
Chicago O’Hare Set to Receive Environmental Achievement Award
By Lara Jackson On September 12, 2012, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport will receive the Environmental Achievement Award in the Outreach, Education and Community Involvement Award category from the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). The award will be presented at the ACI-NA and ACI World’s Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. O’Hare […]
MAF Unveils New Global Logo
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 […]
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 […]
