California commercial aviation activity generates billions for the state’s economy, according to a study released by the California Airports Council (CAC). California airports provide 117,273 direct jobs with a multiplier effect of 386,016 total California jobs related to commercial aviation. However, federal sequestration threatens this important segment of the California economy. “This report demonstrates that […]
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Duncan Aviation Launches Live Online Chat Support
Duncan Aviation announced the launch of live online chat support for select pages of its corporate website, www.DuncanAviation.aero. Customers seeking information from Duncan Aviation’s Parts and Rotables Sales will get immediate answers to their questions, such as stock quantities and availability. With the growth of e-commerce, Chris Gress, Duncan Aviation Parts and Rotables Sales Manager, said […]
State Official Says Closure of Oklahoma ATC Towers Threatens Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement this week that it is closing five air traffic control towers in Oklahoma next month and one in September due to budget cuts has state officials and others in the general aviation community greatly concerned about the safety of the flying public. During a conference call on Tuesday, federal officials […]
Siemens completes baggage handling system contract at Miami International Airport
Siemens Industry, Inc.’s Mobility and Logistics Division and the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD) announced the completion of the Siemens contract for Miami International Airport’s new, fully automated baggage handling system (BHS). The North Terminal Development (NTD) Program’s new integrated baggage handling and explosion detection system is the largest conventional baggage system in the United States, […]
Heritage Flight Program Prepares for an Uncertain 2013 Air Show Season
By David S. Ricker According to George Santayana, a Spanish philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist: “Those who are unaware of history are destined to repeat it.” The U.S. Air Force, as a way to honor its heroes of the past, the present and the future, created the Air Combat Command (ACC) Heritage Flight Program […]
AOPA’s Fuller Stepping Down as President and CEO
Craig L. Fuller, president and chief executive officer of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, has notified AOPA’s Board of Trustees of his intent to step down from his position and from the Board. He plans to remain in his current role until a successor is ready to assume the position. The Board will conduct […]
2013 Virginia Business Aviation Symposium Set for March 26th
Sponsored by the Department of Aviation and the Virginia Aviation Business Association, the 2013 Virginia Business Aviation Symposium is set for March 26th. There will be a discussion and exploration of critical issues and possible partnerships to achieve higher rates for utilization of services which allow business and commerce to move by small aircraft to communities […]
Piper Introduces 3 Display Garmin G1000 in Seneca V Models
Piper Aircraft Inc. is one of the first manufacturers to adopt the most recent G1000 software supporting a three display avionics suite as standard equipment in new Twin-Class Piper Seneca V aircraft models available in 2013. The announcement was made at Airshow 2013, the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition held Feb. 24-26. […]
North Carolina Aviation Director Promoted to Deputy Secretary for Transit
By Kim J. Stevens As an organization focused on continuous improvement, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has made some adjustments to the organization in an effort to support and achieve the Governor’s vision of a Transportation Department that is efficient, focused on customer service and able to leverage infrastructure to create jobs. […]
HAI Reorganizes Flight Operations & Safety Department to Enhance Member Service Offerings
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro today announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf (shown at right), currently the Chief Pilot for the Fairfax County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March to assume the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Operations, […]
