OKLAHOMA CITY – Wes Stucky of Ardmore was recently selected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2011. Stucky (pictured at right) will lead the seven-member board that is responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and […]
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FAA Announces $9.2 million in Recovery Act Projects for Atlanta
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced more than $9 million in upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will make flights at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport safer, more efficient and more reliable. “These projects are just a few examples of the terrific work being […]
CAF B-29 FIFI Takes First Flight
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is proud to announce the return to flight for FIFI, “the Queen of the Fleet.” The world’s only flyable Boeing B-29 Superfortress returned to the skies early Thursday morning for its first flight since 2004. “It is an emotional day at the CAF for our volunteer-members and staff,” said CAF […]
TAA BOARD AWARDS CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT OF AIRPORT PARKING LOTS
At its meeting today, the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors awarded a three-year contract, with two one-year options, to Ace Parking Management, Inc., to operate TAA’s parking facilities, and associated shuttle bus operation at Tucson International Airport. In addition to reimbursing approved actual operating expenses, TAA will pay an annual management fee […]
Day 6 Photos from EAA 2010 AirVenture
Paul Poberezny, EAA Founder, left and Henry Ogrodzinski, President of the National Association of State Aviation Officials reminisceSaturday on the grounds of the EAA 2010 AirVenture. (SAJ photo by Shahn Sederberg) Attachment:
Aviation Legends Tucker and Weeks Join Lindbergh Foundation Board
Two of aviation’s best known names, air show ace Sean D. Tucker (right) and aircraft collection icon Kermit Weeks (below) have joined the board of The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation to further its long-standing efforts to better the environment. Both say they were drawn to the Foundation by its substantial programs within […]
Full Slate of Activities Honor Vets at the 2010 AirVenture
There was an extensive list of events held this week comprising a "Salute to Veterans" at the EAA’s 2010 AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, including a Parade of Veterans on Friday. All veterans in attendance were able to participate in the procession, which began at Scotts Warbird Alley and concluded in AeroShell […]
Hightower Tours EAA Grounds with Paul Poberezny in Red One
Rod Hightower, veteran pilot, EAA member and business executive was introduced Monday as the next CEO and President of EAA. Hightower, a Texas native, is a vintage aircraft enthusiast, having restored his own Stearman biplane, which he flies out of the Creve Coeur, Missouri airport. Hightower is a director of the National Stearman Foundation and […]
AIR FORCE SELECTS LUKE AIR FORCE BASE AS PREFERRED LOCATION FOR F-35 PILOT TRAINING CENTER
Arizona’s local and state government officials, as well as the Arizona congressional delegation, are delighted with today’s decision that the Air Force has selected Luke Air Force Base as the preferred location for the new F-35 Pilot Training Center. With today’s decision by the Air Force, Luke is poised to transition from its current F-16 […]
Ford Introduces New Explorer at EAA
Ford Motor Company revealed the all-new 2011 Ford Explorer to thousands of aviation enthusiasts Monday afternoon in Oshkosh, Wis. With help from an Erickson Air-Crane, the vehicle landed at Wittman Regional Airport during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010, the world’s greatest aviation celebration. Ford is the exclusive […]
