The Port of Seattle Commission approved an enhanced incentive program for new commercial air service to small communities in Washington, Oregon and Idaho as a means to stimulate the critical links between small communities and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The action took place during Tuesday’s Commission meeting. “This continues our efforts to be an economic engine […]
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WSDOT Aviation to reactivate weather reporting system for Methow Valley State Airport
Weather reporting is still coming to the Methow Valley State Airport, despite unexpected delays. Last year, the Washington State Department of Transportation listened to community feedback, and began the process to reactivate a decommissioned, privately-owned weather reporting system for use at the Methow Valley State Airport in Winthrop. The currently deactivated weather reporting system – […]
Washington Governor Commemorates General Aviation Appreciation Month
On July 1, Gov. Jay Inslee invited aviation representatives from around the state to attend a presentation that commemorated June 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Washington. The July event took place at the Governor’s office in Olympia with representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington Airport Management Association, Washington State Community […]
Washington aviation associations host Airport Funding Day
Aviation advocates gathered in Olympia on Jan. 28 to participate in the second annual Airport Funding Day. The Washington State Community Airports Association and Washington Airport Management Association hosted the event to increase awareness for legislators, legislative staff, committee staff and the governor’s staff about the funding needs at the state’s 134 public airports. The […]
Washington Governor declares June “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Aviation enthusiasts have reason to celebrate in Washington State this month as Gov. Jay Inslee has declared June “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” General aviation – from recreational to business to emergency medical flights – is a vital part of the state’s transportation system and economy. Washington is home to 135 public-use airports, more than 19,000 […]
Washington DOT Introduces Airport Grant Assurances
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) adopted new grant assurances following a public hearing on March 13. The recently adopted airport grant rules will help protect public investment and ensure airports receiving state and federal grants maintain and operate facilities safely, efficiently. WSDOT’s Airport Aid Grant Program provides about $1 million each year to […]
Washington State Announces Nearly $1M in Grants for 23 Airports
Takeoffs and landings will be smoother and safer thanks in part to nearly $1 million in state grants recently awarded to 23 Washington airports. The grants will fund 29 different airport projects, 86 percent of which will improve pavement. The Washington State Department of Transportation places a priority on maintaining airport pavements to preserve facilities […]
Study Examines Pavement Condition of State’s Airports
A new study is evaluating the current condition and preservation needs of Washington’s airport pavements. The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. WSDOT Aviation has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., assisted by CH2M Hill and CivilTech, to […]
GippsAERO signs with Olympia firm for North American assembly
GippsAERO, the Australian manufacturing arm of Mahindra Aerospace, announced that a partnership agreement has been signed with Soloy Aviation Solutions. The agreement will see Soloy provide assembly, and technical support for GippsAERO for all North American orders henceforth. CEO, Dr, Terry Miles said they are strategically implementing Airvan maintenance centers to penetrate the market and […]
Washington State awards Foss Waterway $30K grant to study seaplane base
Foss Waterway Development Authority recently received $30,000 for "planning and environmental investigation for a proposed seaplane base," according to a statement released recently by WSDOT officials. Similarly, $5,906 in state funds and $224,413 in federal funds will be directed to Pierce County for "Runway 17/35 rehabilitation and design engineering" at Tacoma Narrows Airport. Twenty-six Washington […]
