Marchelle Franklin has been named Deputy Aviation Director for Community Development and Government Relations for Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ. Franklin, whose experience includes more than 20 years of public- and private-sector leadership roles, will oversee legislative efforts and be the primary liaison to the Mayor’s Office and City Council. Franklin will […]
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AOPA Regional Manager Program Extends to Cover Hawaii
Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will extend its field representation program to Hawaii, President Craig L. Fuller announced at a Pilot Town Hall in Honolulu. New Western Pacific Regional Manager John Pfeifer now has responsibility for Hawaii, California, Nevada and Arizona. On Jan. 2, AOPA launched its new Regional Manager Program […]
BELFORT DIGIWXTM WEATHER STATION INSTALLED AT PROVIDENCIALAES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BWI
Belfort Instrument Company, a manufacturer of meteorological sensor and systems, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Providencialaies International Airport (PLS), Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point and altimeter setting on a graphical display and on the Internet. […]
O’Hare Partnership Results in Honey of a Deal
By Lara Jackson (From the Nov/Dec issue of the State Aviatioin Journal) Something different can be seen around Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport – apiaries. Since May 2011, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has partnered with the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) with the operation of 33 apiaries, or bee hives, at a remote location off of one of the […]
TOP AIR SHOW PERFORMERS MAKE EARLY CONFIRMATIONS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE 2012
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Jan. 5, 2012) — Many of the world’s top air show performers have already given early confirmations to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, the 60th annual “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport. Daily air shows at EAA AirVenture are presented by Rockwell […]
NASAO Chair Stepping Down for Consulting Opportunity
Joseph Pestka, Administrator of Aviation for the state of Missouri and current Chairman of the National Association of State Aviation Officials, (NASAO) is leaving both positions to open an office in Missouri for Jviation, an aviation engineering, planning and construction company based in Denver, Colorado. His first day with Jviation is January 4th. "Being a […]
New Aircraft Added to K-State Salina Fleet
The aviation program at Kansas State University’s Salina campus has added five new Cessna Skyhawk 172 G100s to the university’s fleet of learning aircraft. Kurt Barnhart, aviation department head said that in addition to having the G1000 avionics system, these new planes have autopilot. This means that students will get a well-rounded experience in K-State’s […]
Cutter Aviation Completes STC for Aircell In-Flight WiFi System on Beechjet 400A / Hawker 400XP
PHOENIX, AZ. — Cutter Aviation is proud to announce the completion of the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for in-flight, high-speed wireless connectivity for the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP family for Aircell Gogo Biz in-flight broadband. Cutter Aviation avionics engineers in Phoenix, AZ developed the STC in partnership with Aircell, a leader in in-flight […]
Piper Aircraft Appoints Aftermarket Business Director
Vero Beach, Fla., Dec. 16, 2011 – Piper Aircraft, Inc., named aircraft customer support executive Wes Norris as Director of Aftermarket Business. Norris joins Piper after a 31-year career at Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and leads Piper’s aftermarket business development office in Vero Beach, working with customers and dealers throughout the world. "Norris’ mission is to […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER OFFERS HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Orleans, MA — December 2011 – Conklin & de Decker has announced their Helicopter Maintenance Management Seminar – Essential Tools for Your New Maintenance Manager’s Role, will be held February 15th to 17th, 2012 in Irving, Texas. This 3-day seminar will provide helicopter maintenance managers the necessary tools needed to master their challenging position. Conklin […]
