By Penny Hamilton The Colorado Aviation Business Aviation Association (CABA) recently held its second annual “Aviation Saves Lives, Jobs, Economies and Communities” events at Centennial Airport. A sold-out industry dinner of CABA members and guests, aviation-related business leaders, pilots, airport managers, political and media representatives, heard from top national aviation leaders. Aircraft […]
State News
PHX Sky Train™ to Reach All Terminals, Nearly 6 Years Earlier Than Planned
Stage 1 of the PHX Sky Train will open in 2013, running from the 44th Street Metro Light Rail, to East Economy Parking and Terminal 4. A continuation to the other terminals and the Rental Car Center was not scheduled to open until 2020. Today the Phoenix City Council approved connecting with all terminals by […]
A GOOD FIT: FLIGHTSAFETY, K-STATE CONNECTION HELPS STUDENTS GAIN EXPERIENCE AND JOBS
SALINA — During the last decade, FlightSafey International and Kansas State University Salina have built a strong relationship. "FlightSafety’s Wichita Learning Center currently employs six K-State Salina alumni — two full-time employees, one part-time employee and three interns," said Rich High, manager of FlightSafety’s Cessna Learning Center in Wichita. "This internship is a tremendous opportunity […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Selected for FAA Safety Award
On the heels of its sixth consecutive perfect safety inspection, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has received the FAA Western-Pacific Region Airport Safety Award. The honor was announced at the FAA Western-Pacific Region Annual Airports Conference held this week in Los Angeles. Sky Harbor was recognized for its commitment to safety and for its ongoing […]
“Miracle on the Hudson” plane travels through Charleston, WV
The “Miracle on the Hudson” plane traveled through Charleston, WV, on June 8, around NOON, en route to the Carolinas Aviation Museum. Shawn Dorsch, President of the Carolinas Aviation Museum, said the drive through West Virginia had been the “easiest” of the journey. The US Airways plane was made famous on January 15, 2009. It […]
SeaPort numbers continue to climb at Kansas Airport
The Salina, Kansas Airport Authority has announced increased enplanement numbers on their route to Kansas City served by SeaPort Airlines. While U.S. Department of Transportation essential air service (EAS) program contracts are coming up for bid across the nation, more and more communities, according to the Authority, are finding that like Salina, SeaPort Airlines […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER & NATA TO HOST COMMERCIAL OPERATORS TAX SEMINAR
Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc. and the National Air Transportation Association (“NATA”) are pleased to announce they will again co-host this year’s Commercial Operators Tax Seminar (“Tax Seminar”) to be held in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on August 23-24, 2011. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker and NATA […]
Illinois to Begin Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study
In an effort to guide future enhancements of the state’s aeronautics system, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig announced this week the start of a statewide aviation economic impact study to measure the local economic benefits of Illinois’ system of airports. Over 100 airports statewide will be examined during the 18-month study and […]
Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition Holds First of Three Conferences
The Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition (UMGAC) held its first of three conferences on May 12, 2011 in Marquette at Northern Michigan University. According to the Coalition, “The mission is to join private and public sector partners across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and bordering regions, with experts from throughout the world, to develop new […]
Kelly Pruitt Stepping down from Post at DOAV
Kelly Pruitt has posted her last blog on the Virginia Department of Aviation website. Pruitt, a public relations specialist with the DOAV, has accepted a position with the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Pruitt expressed her thanks to each and everyone one that has read her blog and shared in her aviation adventures and news for […]




