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 […]
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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 […]
Tennessee DOT Announces $2.8M in Aeronautics Grants
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that fourteen Tennessee airports received federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $2,832,300. Those airports are: Centerville Municipal Airport Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (Union City) McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) Mark Anton Airport (Dayton) Millington Regional Jetport New Tazewell Municipal Airport Robert Sibley Airport (McNairy County) Smyrna Airport Tri-Cities Regional Airport […]
Summerell Joins Louisiana Aviation Staff
Tonjia Summerell has joined the Louisiana DOTD Aviation Section as an Assistant Program Manager to assist with document tracking, document reviewing, project number requests, and special projects such as the Aviation Art Contests, among other various tasks. Brad Brandt, Aviation Director, made the announcement last week. Summerell is a Louisiana native with a Bachelor’s degree […]
Louisiana Governor Proclaims December as General Aviation Month
Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, proclaimed December 2011 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Louisiana. The proclamation, signed December 1st, stated that the state of Louisiana has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, (GA) aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions and aviation organizations. The proclamation stated that there are 74 airports serving […]
Piper Aircraft – Services Business Unit Leaders Named
Vero Beach, Fla., Dec. 07, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has named seasoned aerospace executives to head its new Piper Aircraft – Services business unit dedicated to performing manufacturing, engineering and technical services for other companies. Piper Aircraft – Manufacturing Services and Piper Aircraft – Engineering Services will provide professional services to companies primarily involved […]
