The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission has named William B. Orellana as the new Aeronautics Division Director. In his new post, Orellana will oversee the division which has responsibilities of licensing all of Tennessee’s general aviation airports as well as overseeing grants to improve these facilities. TDOT’s Aeronautics Division also provides aircraft services for state government executives, […]
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Virginia Aviation Board allocates funds to airports
The Virginia Aviation Board met on February 17, 2011 in Richmond to review funding recommendations for Commonwealth Airport Fund projects. Moneys allocated include $1,522,468 in air carrier entitlement funds, $1,139,449 in air carrier/reliever discretionary funds and $114,908 in general aviation discretionary funds. Nine projects were funded including $2,568,728 ($1,522,468 entitlement; $1,046,260 discretionary) for Concourse A […]
Airline service from Western Kansas to Dallas approved
Flights between Garden City and Dallas are expected to begin next spring, after federal authorities chose American Eagle to provide commercial air service between the cities. The city was told by the U.S. Department of Transportation last week that it had selected American Eagle to provide 14 round-trip flights per week to and from Dallas on […]
Benet Wilson Named to AOPA Media Relations Post
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced the appointment of Benet Wilson to serve as director of media relations. Wilson has extensive experience in media relations and public affairs for the aviation industry. She joins AOPA from Aviation Week, where she served as online managing editor for business aviation, wrote for The Weekly of […]
Duncan Aviation Receives In-Flight Wi-Fi STC for Thrane and Thrane-Equipped Falcon 2000s and 2000EXs
LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation recently received a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for in-flight Wi-Fi operations in Falcon 2000 and 2000EX aircraft equipped with Thrane and Thrane. The certification allows SwiftBroadband aircraft Wi-Fi service in the cabin by upgrading the Thrane and Thrane Swift 64 Aero HSD+ Satellite Communication System to the SwiftBroadband Aviation […]
Arizona Aviation Journal Posts November Issue
The latest issue of the Arizona Aviation Journal has been posted. Articles in this issue include the return of the Scottsdale Air Fair, absent since 2000, AAAE’s National Airports Conference in Tucson, Wright Flight, ASAG’s Annual Aviation Safety Awards Banquet, Copperstate Fly-In and the Arizona Airports Association’s annual Fall Conference. This is the largest issue to […]
Air Force One Pilot Gives Keynote at AZ Aviation Safety Awards Banquet
Colonel (ret.) Mark W. Tillman, the Nation’s 12th pilot and commander of Air Force One, was the keynote speaker at the 39th Annual Arizona Aviation Safety Awards Banquet, held Saturday, November 5th in Phoenix. Tillman, (shown at right) was at the controls during numerous prominent national events, most notably, on September 11, 2001 as well […]
Cutter Aviation to Accept and Deliver First KODIAK in December
Cutter Aviation will be accepting and delivering the first Quest KODIAK for the Southwestern U.S. dealer territory from Quest Aircraft Company in December 2011. Cutter Aviation Aircraft Sales was announced as the Authorized New Aircraft Dealer for Quest KODIAK for the Southwest U.S. in August 2011 at EAA AirVenture by Quest Aircraft Company. Cutter Aviation […]
Skydive Arizona Hosts USPA Nationals in Eloy
The 2011 U.S. National Skydiving Championships are taking place now at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. America’s top skydivers are competing for medals and the chance to represent the U.S. at prestigious international competitions around the world. Nationals isn’t just for hard-core competitors—everyday jumpers have come together to share their unique camaraderie, rub elbows with the […]
Palm Springs Air Museum to Celebrate 15 Years
On Saturday, November 12th, the Palm Springs Air Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a thanks to all who have served our country. The museum houses one of the nation’s largest collection of World War II flying aircraft and are displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars. The museum officially opened on […]
