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 […]
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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 […]
Kansas Governor Brings Leaders Together to Grow Aviation
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback held an economic summit with a focus on aviation last Monday at the National Center for Aviation Training in, appropriately enough, Wichita, the "Air Capitol of the World". While on the campaign trail, the governor said one of his top priorities was to grow jobs in Kansas and the discussion […]
San Diego International Airport Uses High-Tech to Monitor Resources
By Lara Jackson The San Diego International Airport has become the second airport to become a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense® program. The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (as reported in the March/April issue of the State Aviation Journal) became the first partner in the EPA program in February. Many states […]
Tucson Airport Authority Names Mary Davis Senior Director of Business Development and Marketing
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) announced it has hired Mary Davis as Senior Director of Business Development and Marketing for the organization. Davis will manage TAA’s efforts related to business development, marketing and advertising of air service, commercial/industrial properties and airport services, as well as public, community, media and government relations. Ms. Davis will coordinate […]
