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FAA reverses maintenance duty time legal interpretation
In a major victory for the aviation industry, on December 26, 2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) withdrew its faulty legal interpretation of maintenance duty time limitations prescribed in Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) section 121.377. Specifically, the agency reversed course on its May 18, 2010 legal interpretation meant to clarify the […]
Danville Regional Airport Awarded $10 Million FAA Grant
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a $10 million grant for a runway project at Danville Regional Airport in Danville, Virginia. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said one of the key priorities is to ensure that our nation’s airports are properly maintained. “This grant will ensure that the Danville Regional Airport continues to operate safely.” […]
Honoring Virginia’s Aviation Pioneers reception a success!
Published with permission of the Virginia Department of Aviation The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach hosted the Virginia Department of Aviation and the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society’s “Honoring Virginia’s Aviation Pioneers” reception this past Saturday, June 9, 2012. The gorgeous weather brought out over 120 award recipients, flying octogenarians, goverenment and airport representatives, and […]
Virginia Aviation Board allocates funds to airports
The Virginia Aviation Board met on February 17, 2011 in Richmond to review funding recommendations for Commonwealth Airport Fund projects. Moneys allocated include $1,522,468 in air carrier entitlement funds, $1,139,449 in air carrier/reliever discretionary funds and $114,908 in general aviation discretionary funds. Nine projects were funded including $2,568,728 ($1,522,468 entitlement; $1,046,260 discretionary) for Concourse A […]
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 […]
Virginia Aerospace Day next week at the General Assembly
The 6th Annual AeroSpace Day (reception and meetings) at the Virginia General Assembly next Wednesday (Feb.2) and Thursday (Feb. 3) to increase awareness of how vital NASA and the aerospace industry are to the economic well-being and future of the Commonwealth. Specific information is as follows: Reception – The Virginia Aviation Business Association and the […]
Virginia Soaring Society meets with Dept. of Aviation
Representatives of the six soaring organizations that formed the Virginia Soaring Association earlier this year met December 11 with Virginia Department of Aviation Director Randy Burdette in Richmond to discuss how the VADOA could be a resource to the organization. The Virginia Soaring Association (VASA), was created in the spring of 2010 to provide a […]
Virginia Aviation Board allocates funds to airports
The Virginia Aviation Board met on Nov. 18 in Richmond to review funding recommendations for Commonwealth Airport Fund projects. Funds allocated included $59,263 for air carrier/reliever airports and $265,170.88 for general aviation airports. Projects include $175,092 for sinkhole repairs at Virginia Highlands and $36,649 for a replacement runway at Hampton Roads Executive (Construction). Attachment:
LISA W. BACON TO RECEIVE STRICKLER AEROSPACE EDUCATION AWARD
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) congratulates Lisa W. Bacon, AIAA program manager for STEM and K–12 outreach, on her selection to be a recipient of the 2010 Dr. Mervin K. Strickler Jr. Aerospace Education Award, presented by the National Coalition for Aviation and Space Education (NCASE). She will receive the award at […]
