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 […]
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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 […]
Rogers Selected for AAAE 2012 Distinguished Service Award
Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers, A.A.E. was named to receive the American Association of Airport Executives 2012 Distinguished Service Award at the 83rd Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, held May 15- 18. "I am truly honored," Rogers said. "Service to the Salina community, State of Kansas and AAAE has been important to me. […]
PIPER DELIVERS WARRIORS TO FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE
Piper Aircraft Inc. recently delivered two new Piper Warrior aircraft to Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York. In addition, the college which is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system plans to purchase a new Piper Arrow. The nearly $1 million purchase of the three aircraft will expand Farmingdale’s learning fleet to […]
State Aviation Officials Participate in AASHTO Committee
A number of state aviation officials participated last week in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Standing Committee on Aviation held in conjunction with the organization’s 2011 Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presenters for the three hour meeting included Catherine (Kate) Lang, FAA, Henry Ogrodzinski, President and CEO of […]
Arizona Aviation Journal Posts Premier Issue of Magazine
The Arizona Aviation Journal has posted the May/June issue of their e-magazine, featuring articles on the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Sky Train project and the Arizona Airports Association’s Annual Spring Conference. Kim Stevens, Publisher of the State Aviation Journal as well, said the staff is very excited to present the first full issue and […]
