HOUSTON – Top U.S. Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration officials met with aviation partners in Houston today as part of a newly-launched collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance and reduce emissions generated by aircraft flying into and out of Houston’s airports. “Houston is testing technology and […]
State News
Tennessee Approves Grants Totaling $352,650
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $352,650 have been approved for six Tennessee airports. Airports receiving grants include : Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (Union City), Shelbyville Municipal Airport, General DeWitt Spain General Aviation Airport (Memphis), Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport and Tullahoma Municipal Airport. For more details on each of these grants […]
Ventura County Hopeful Extended Runway Leads to Growth at Oxnard Airport
Submitted by Scott Malta At 7:00 a.m. on October 27, 2011, Oxnard Airport opened with a new landing distance of 5,500 feet. This new distance, an increase of 924 feet over the previous landing distance, is important for the airport because it maximizes the available runway pavement for landing, enhances safety and brings the airport […]
Sennheiser Continues Support of Aviation Community; Expands Educational Focus
Old Lyme, Conn., March 29, 2012 — Aviation headset manufacturer Sennheiser announced that it is enhancing and expanding its Live Your Dream program in 2012 with an increased focus on, and more significant flight scholarships, flight school integration and organizational partnerships. Live Your Dream was launched last summer with the objective of helping individuals take […]
Andy Richards Promoted to VP of Completions and Modifications
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that Andy Richards has been selected for the position of Vice President of Completions and Modifications for Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. In his new role, Richards will oversee the Battle Creek Avionics Line, Avionics Installations and Interior Completions teams. He will also provide […]
Duncan Aviation Completes Aircell Gogo Biz In-Flight Wi-Fi STC Installation in Embraer Legacy 600
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation recently completed an FAA STC-certified installation of Aircell Gogo Biz in-flight Wi-Fi operation in Embraer Legacy 600 and 650 models. The Aircell Gogo Biz system allows for Wi-Fi connectivity with speeds up to 3 MBPS. “This Wi-Fi installation will be popular with Embraer Legacy operators who want and need Wi-Fi […]
Piper Seminole Joins Redbird’s Innovative R&D Lab
Lakeland, Fla., March 28, 2012 – A new Piper Aircraft twin-engine Seminole delivered today here at Sun-n-Fun to Redbird Flight Simulations’ innovative and multi-faceted aviation research and development laboratory. Cutter Piper Sales sold the airplane at Oshkosh during AirVenture 2011. It will be based at Redbird Skyport of San Marcos, Texas. Redbird Simulation is the […]
AOPA ANNOUNCES NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP WITH BUILD-A-PLANE TO KICK OFF KIDS ACROSS AMERICA CAMPAIGN
Lakeland, FL – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has become the latest media partner with Build-A-Plane and is proud to support the Kids Across America campaign, created to help children make the trip to Oshkosh, Wis., for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2012 AirVenture. Under the campaign, kids are charged with finding sponsors to fund […]
Sikorsky Innovations Joins Aviation Green® Alliance as a Founding Member
LAKELAND FL, SUN N FUN CAMPUS (March 28, 2012) – At Sun ‘n Fun today, the Lindbergh Foundation announced that Sikorsky Innovations has become the first rotorcraft company to join the Aviation Green Alliance as a Founding Member. Sikorsky Innovations is Sikorsky Aircraft’s technology development organization, charged with tackling the toughest problems in vertical flight. […]
Salina’s Airport Director receives AAAE Distinguished Service Award
Tim Rogers, A.A.E., Salina Airport Authority Executive Director, was honored this week when he was presented with the American Association of Airport Executives Distinguished Service Award at the AAAE annual South Central Conference in Wichita. The Distinguished Service Award is one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition. Receipients are given this award as a reflection […]
