EAST SYRACUSE, NY – October 25, 2010 – Thirty-two major U.S. airports are now operating with Sensis Corporation’s Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X). ASDE-X is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s key runway incursion detection and alerting program set to be deployed to a total of 35 airports by mid-2011. The technology is enhancing […]
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New Law Protecting Lives Around Airports Takes Effect
A new law, the Aircraft Pilot and Passenger Protection Act, became effective Oct. 1 that will protect the lives of airplane passengers and pilots as well as those that live and work around a public-use airport in Oklahoma. The law will ensure that development around an airport is compatible with airplane takeoffs and landings. The […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER ANNOUNCES 11th ANNUAL AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION SEMINAR IN SCOTTSDALE
Conklin & de Decker will host the 11th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 30 – December 1, 2010 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar that is designed to help the aircraft […]
State Airports Will Benefit From State Grants
OKLAHOMA CITY – Construction projects at various airports across the state are one step closer to completion after the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently awarded those airports with nearly $550,000 in state grants. The grants are part of the Commission’s Capital Improvement Program, which provides funding to Oklahoma airports for various infrastructure needs, such as runway […]
ARRA Funds to Build Tower at Frederick Municipal
WASHINGTON–The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced over $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars will be used to build a new air traffic control tower at Frederick Municipal Airport in Frederick, Md. "General aviation plays such an important role at all levels of our nation’s economy," said U.S. Transportation […]
Public input meetings scheduled for Iowa Aviation System Plan
The Iowa DOT Office of Aviation will be hosting public input meetings to provide information on the draft 2010 Iowa Aviation System Plan update and to obtain your input on the future aviation system in Iowa. Meetings will be held at the following locations: Thursday, November 4, 2010 Spencer Municipal Airport 6:30 p.m. Monday, November […]
Aviation career day on tap at SIUC
By Pete Rosenbery 10/07/2010 12:18:18 CARBONDALE, Ill. — The “outstanding partnership” with American Airlines continues later this week with the annual American Airlines-Southern Illinois University Carbondale Aviation Career Day. And with published projections that show a potential worldwide need for more than 1 million pilots and aviation maintenance personnel during the next 20 years, the […]
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Kunkel to be Inducted into Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame
Bob Kunkel, former Bureau of Aeronautics Director in Wisconsin, is one of five aviation notables to be inducted into the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame in 2010, joining nearly 100 men and women who have been honored since 1986. The October 25th event will be held at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. "I’m […]
NASAO Presents Awards to Cessna’s Pelton, Midwest Flyer and Oklahoma
The National Association of State Aviation Officials, (NASAO) recently honored several individuals during its 79th Annual Convention and Trade Show held in Wichita, Kansas, air capital of the world and home to the Cessna Aircraft Company. Jack J. Pelton, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Cessna (pictured left) was honored with the National Award […]
PilotMall.com to Host Angel Flight Southeast Online Charity Auction
St. Petersburg, FL – September 17, 2010 – PilotMall.com Inc., a leading online reseller for all things aviation, today announces plans for an online charity auction to benefit Angel Flight Southeast. PilotMall.com will be hosting an online charity auction on EBAY this November. This online auction is the first of its kind for Angel Flight […]
