Each year during its Annual Airports Conference, the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to aviation by presenting "Awards of Excellence" in five categories. This year the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission presented their "Career Contributions to Aviation" award to Dave Fulton (Texas), a native Tennessean, stating that he has set a career example for […]
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Weidemenn Stepping Down from TXDOT Aviation Division
Karon Wiedemann is retiring from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division following 38 years of service. Her last day is August 31. Karon received the 2009 NASAO State Aviation Distinguished Service Award in Tucson, Arizona for her exemplary work and dedication to the progress of aviation in her state. (Wiedemenn is pictured with NASAO […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER ANNOUNCES 11th ANNUAL AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION SEMINAR IN SCOTTSDALE
Phoenix, AZ – August 26, 2010 — 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 […]
FAA Celebrates Completion of San Francisco International Airport Recovery Act Projects
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today marked the completion of $14.5 million in runway projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that will ensure continued safety for flights at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). “The Recovery Act made it possible for this important […]
PIPER NAMES VETERAN AVIATION EXEC McEWEN AS AMERICAS SALES DIRECTOR
VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 24, 2010 — Piper Aircraft, Inc., has named successful aircraft sales executive Drew McEwen as Director of Sales, Americas. McEwen joins Piper after a 28-year career at Hawker Beechcraft Corp. and leads Piper’s Regional Office in Vero Beach, working with dealers and agents throughout the Americas. “Drew’s mission is to maximize […]
TSA’S BRIAN DELAUTER TO ADDRESS NASAO CONVENTION
Washington, D.C., August 18, 2010 – Brian Delauter, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) General Manager, General Aviation, is confirmed to speak Monday, September 13 during the 2010 NASAO Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Wichita, Kansas. Delauter (pictured at right) has an extensive general aviation background and knowledge of all aspects of general aviation including corporate […]
Ferns Leaving Post in New Hampshire
Reflects on NASAO Jack W. Ferns, Director of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, will be leaving his post this week after 16 years with the state. Though his term ends on August 20, Ferns said he has the opportunity to stay until his position is filled with […]
Commission Selects New Officers for FY 2011, Stucky Named Chairman
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 […]
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 […]
