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 […]
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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 […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Bond Rating Among Highest in the Nation
Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) affirmed its ‘AA-‘ rating on Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s (airport) outstanding senior-lien bonds. S&P also affirmed its ‘A+’ ratings on the airport’s outstanding junior-lien revenue bonds. The international ratings organization noted that the airport serves as the state’s largest airport, maintains good revenue diversity and is attractive to […]
Budget, First-Ever Air Service Incentive Plan Approved by Tucson Airport Authority Board
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors announced this week the approval of a first-ever Air Service Incentive program and a $43.5 million operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, which begins Oct. 1, 2011. This is an increase of approximately $6.5 million, or just under 18 percent from FY2011. The Board […]
Non-Profit New Challenge for Former Aviation Director
After 24 years in the private sector in the FBO business and over 16 years in the public sector with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Jack Ferns is trying his hand in the non-profit sector. "It has a number of challenges," said Ferns, who has been the executive director of the Aviation Museum of […]
NASAO to Kick-Off Conference and Tradeshow in Nashville
The National Association of State Aviation Officials will kick-off their annual conference and tradeshow this Sunday night at the Nashville, Tennessee Airport Marriott Hotel. This year’s conference, celebrating 80 years of serving the public interest in aviation, will bring current and former state aviation officials and members of the aviation community, together for a day […]
