The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently announced that several airport improvement projects around the state are one step closer to completion. The commission has approved more than $1.4 million in state grants toward those projects. The grants are part of the Commission’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which provides funding to Oklahoma airports for various infrastructure needs, […]
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Piper Recruiting Employees in Wichita
Piper Aircraft is conducting a Wichita, Kan. career fair from 8 am to 6 pm, Friday, Oct. 7 at Century II. The company seeks a number of qualified and experienced aviation professionals for its ongoing aircraft manufacturing activity. Piper Director of Human Resources Ellen Sobczak, SPHR, said most of their open positions are for a […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER to Host 12th ANNUAL AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION SEMINAR IN SCOTTSDALE
Conklin & de Decker recently announced that they will host the 12th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 6-7, 2011 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the […]
Michigan’s Noel Recipient of NASAO Distinguished Service Award
Mark Noel, P.E., manager of the Project Development Section for the Michigan Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics was the recipient of the 2011 National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), Distinguished Service Award. Noel, (pictured at right) who has held several positions within the Bureau, has worked for the State for twenty-three years. "We […]
State Aviation Journal Recipient of NASAO National Journalism Award
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), presented its National Journalism Award to Kim Stevens, Publisher of the State Aviation Journal (SAJ) at the organization’s banquet held this month in Nashville, TN. The State Aviation Journal published its first e-magazine in April of 2009. The award is designed to recognize superior news coverage of […]
Arizona Based Pinnacle Aviation Expands Fleet in NJ with Citation CJ3
Pinnacle Aviation, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has expanded its presence to the state of New Jersey by adding a late model Cessna Citation CJ3 to its fleet. Unlike most other jets, this aircraft features an aerial cockpit camera that allows passengers in the cabin to watch their flight from a pilot’s point of view. Features […]
State Aviation Director Urges Calm in Wake of Reno Plane Crash
Oklahoma’s head aviation official says air travel is still the safest mode of transportation in the U.S. and is urging calm in the aftermath of Last Friday’s air race tragedy in Reno, Nev., in which a modified World War II aircraft crashed into a crowd of spectators, killing 10 people, including the pilot. Victor Bird, […]
DAHER-SOCATA’s TBM 850 on Display at Reno Air Races
DAHER-SOCATA announced its plan to exhibit its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft during this weekend’s 48th National Championship Air Races, in Reno, Nevada, which is one of the world’s most unique aviation and motorsports events. The participation follows a high-profile air race challenge between the TBM 850 and a World War II P-51 Mustang […]
Hilo airport runway repair funds top $10M
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will receive a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for $10,615,395 to refurbish a runway at Hilo International Airport, according to Senators Daniel K. Inouye, Daniel K. Akaka and U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono. The money will be used for the construction phase of the runway rehabilitation underway on runway 3/21 […]
TBM Owners Gather in Colorado Springs for 8th Annual Event
The TBM Owners and Pilot Association (TBMOPA), an independent users group of DAHER-SOCATA’s TBM 700 and TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft, held their 8th annual convention, August 31 through September 5, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This year’s gathering welcomed more than 300 attendees taking part in the event, with a presence on the ramp […]
