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 […]
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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 […]
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Quick Moving Squall Does Damage at AirVenture
A strong, fast moving squall line moved through Oshkosh, Wisconsin causing some damage at EAA’s AirVenture 2012. (Photo courtesy of Gerald Voigt.) Attachment:
Hawaii Infrastructure to Get $92.8 Million for Capital Improvement
Governor Neil Abercrombie has announced the release of more than $92.8 million for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) designed to maintain, upgrade and expand transportation infrastructure across Hawaii. The Governor said Hawaii’s highways, airports and harbors are essential to island commerce and their way of life and everyone depends on the daily reliability and functionality […]
Central Region Aviation Associations -State Aviation Organizes Four Corners Conference
Fallout from the GSA convention last year has had a devastating impact on all US government organizations and their ability to sponsor events such as the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual regional airport conferences. In the FAA’s Central Region, state aviation offices, airport associations and councils have taken a leadership role, stepping up to organize […]
Aeronautics Grants for 6 Tennessee Airports
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced recently that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $314,077 have been approved for six Tennessee airports. Airports receiving grants include : Beech River Regional Airport (Henderson County) McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (Madison County) General DeWitt Spain Airport (Shelby County) Monroe County Airport Johnson County Airport Wolf River Airport (Fayette […]
