RALEIGH — State and local officials participated recently in an open house to tour the Ocracoke Island Emergency-Use Helipad at the Ocracoke Island Airstrip. They received a demonstration of the facility’s capabilities and learned more about medical evacuations that have taken place. The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation worked with the Ocracoke Island […]
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Wide-Area Multilateration in Colorado
The Problem The rugged terrain that makes Colorado a popular ski destination also makes it impossible for air traffic controllers to maintain radar surveillance over aircraft in certain areas. Limitations to aircraft operations are compounded by bad weather, which causes flight delays and cancellations. The Colorado Department of Transportation estimates an average of 75 aircraft […]
New FAA System Improves Safety in Remote, Non-Radar Regions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new surveillance system introduced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft not covered by radar in remote, mountainous regions. “The new system, called Wide-Area Multilateration, lets us see aircraft we couldn’t see before due to the rugged terrain,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. […]
Grant Management Firm Adds Transportation Specialist to Team
Tampa, FL – (September 8, 2009) – Panther International LLC, the Tampa Bay-based software firm that developed the BlackCat Grant Management System, is proud to welcome Becky Mainardi as Project Manager. Ms. Mainardi joins Panther with an extensive background in intermodal transportation planning and project management. She will have a multi-faceted role in the delivery, […]
Air Force One on the Ramp at Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Colorado’s Front Range Airport Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Adams County Commissioner & Airport Authority Chairman, Larry Pace (left) and Front Range Airport Manager, Dennis Heap, take a moment before the recent 25th Anniversary Celebration dinner held at the Executive Hangar on Front Range Airport. A "Who’s Who" of Colorado Aviation helped celebrate this milestone event. Attachment:
EAA AIRVENTURE 2009: THE WORLD’S GREATEST AVIATION CELEBRATION KICKS OFF JULY 27
Aviation innovation and heritage showcased throughout upgraded grounds EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (July 20, 2009) – Just one week remains until EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration, kicks off its July 27-August 2 run at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The 57th annual convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) […]
Airport Automation and Management Tool to Reduce Taxi Times at Hartsfield-Jackson
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – July 20, 2009 – The City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation (DOA) has selected Sensis Corporation’s airport automation and management tool, Aerobahn®, to provide the DOA and airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with a comprehensive view of airport surface traffic. Aerobahn will enable airport stakeholders to collaborate and make decisions […]
Nebraska Governor Names Ronnie Mitchell of Bellevue to Serve as Aeronautics Director
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced today his appointment of Ronnie Mitchell as the next Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics. The appointment takes effect Aug. 10, following the retirement of current Director Stu MacTaggart. “I am pleased Ronnie has agreed to serve as the Director of Aeronautics,” Gov. Heineman said. “He has a wealth […]
DORGAN, AIRPORT OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND FOR NEW GF AIR TERMINAL
(GRAND FORKS, N.D.) – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and officials from the Grand Forks International Airport took part in a ceremony here today to mark the beginning construction of a new passenger terminal. Dorgan, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Aviation subcommittee in the Senate, helped secure over $9.1 […]
