Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc and the National Air Transportation Association (“NATA”) are pleased to announce they will continue to co-host this year’s Commercial Operators Tax Seminar (“Tax Seminar”) that will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 17-18, 2010. Unique from other tax seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker and […]
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Kam Controls, Inc. successfully tests first ever in-line detector for FAME contamination in jet fuels
KAM CONTROLS, INC. of Houston, Texas has successfully conducted a test of its upcoming in-line FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) detector–the KAM FAME Meter. The test, conducted in the lab with jet fuel contaminated with varying amounts of FAME, confirms the accuracy, stability and repeatability of the science and electronics behind the detector. Accurate […]
Illinois Airports Recognized by IDOT’s Division of Aeronautics for Outstanding Service
Each year under the guidance of Director Susan Shea, (Photo) top staff of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics vote to determine which airports should receive Special Recognition as “Airport of the Year.” Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig recently congratulated the “2010 Airport of the Year” award recipients. Seven Illinois airports were […]
Sikorsky Guest Speaker at APA Annual Meeting
Sergei Sikorsky was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Arizona Pilots Association held Saturday at Chandler Aviation located on the Chandler Municipal Airport. Sikorsky’s talk focused on the many contributions his father, Igor Sikorsky made to the aviation industry. Sikorsky is shown with Nancy Benscoter, President of the Arizona Pilots Association. The […]
OSU Celebrates First Graduate in Aerospace Logistics
Oklahoma State University recently honored its first graduate of the university’s new bachelor’s degree program in Aerospace Logistics, a unique program offered entirely in Oklahoma City at Rose State College. Madison Mullens was honored as the first recipient of that degree during a gathering on the campus of Rose State College, which is located in […]
Southwest Airlines Adds Second Nonstop from Tucson to Denver August 15
Southwest Airlines has announced it will add a second daily nonstop flight from Tucson to Denver on August 15, 2010. Both flights are on board Boeing 737 aircraft. Monday through Fridays, the flights: Depart TIA at 6:10 a.m. arrive in Denver 9:05 a.m. Depart TIA at 3:35 p.m. arrive in Denver 6:20 […]
Governor Gregoire Signs Statewide Proclamation Highlighting the Importance of General Aviation
Governor Christine Gregoire announced a proclamation declaring May as "General Aviation Appreciation Month" in Washington. The proclamation outlines the critical role general aviation plays in business, agriculture, emergency medical air-service, as well as to the overall economy. General aviation contributes over 178,000 jobs and approximately $3.18 billion in total economic impact to Washington alone. […]
Greensboro students get hands-on look at aviation careers
Middle and high school students will have the opportunity to learn more about aviation and related job opportunities at two Aviation Career Education Academies being held in Greensboro. Up to 30 rising seventh through ninth graders can attend the middle school ACE Academy at Guilford Technical Community College at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro […]
AzAA Announces 2010 Airport Executive of the Year
The Arizona Airports Association is proud to announce that it has named Ms. Brenda Chastain, Director of Corporate Administration at Kingman Airport Authority, 2010 Airport Executive of the Year. The award recognizes an individual who has a broad and deep knowledge of aviation, has made proven contributions to airport facilities, is well respected within the […]
Juneau International Airport Using Sensis WAM for Separation of Approach Aircraft
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – May 5, 2010 – Sensis Corporation’s Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) deployment at Juneau International Airport has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Juneau WAM system uses multilateration to provide controllers at the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) with high accuracy, high availability surveillance […]
