A new partnership between Delta and Wheels Up will allow pilots in the airline’s Propel College Path Program to log flight hours with the private aviation operator, giving them another path to full-time employment with Delta. Wheels Up is the first Part-135 operator and only private aviation partner in the Propel program. Private aviation offers […]
DOAV and VIPC Organize an Alliance to Plan for a New Phase of Air Transportation in Virginia
Photo above – Dr. Amber L. Wilson, DOAV’s Manager of Aviation Technology addresses Virginia’s AAM Alliance gathering. Virginia is preparing for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a safe, accessible, automated, and affordable air transportation system for passengers and cargo that can serve previously hard-to-reach urban and rural locations. Representatives from government, including Virginia’s Secretary of Transportation […]
McFarland Johnson Opens New Philadelphia Office, Welcomes Jason Shevrin
McFarland Johnson (MJ), a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, environmental, and construction services firm, has welcomed Jason Shevrin, PE as Director of InfraSolutions by McFarland Johnson. With 20 years of operations, management, and special systems engineering for airports of all size, Mr. Shevrin will lead MJ’s new Philadelphia office and staff that will provide Airside […]
Vernon Carter Named DOAV Director of Airport Services
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) announced that Vernon Carter has been named Director, Airport Services Division, effective June 24th. Carter joined DOAV in 1991 as a civil engineer and has advanced through the ranks to Manager of the Security and Facilities section and most recently Interim Division Director. He brings a wealth of knowledge […]
Salem Gets $850K Federal Grant to Support Regional Air Service
The City of Salem will receive $850,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Service Development Program to recruit, initiate, and support new air service to Los Angeles, Calif., San Francisco, Calif., Las Vegas, Nev., and Phoenix, Ariz. “Regional air service through small airports just like this one in Oregon’s capital city are […]
Gov’s “Leading Idaho” Funds Used for Badly Needed Runway Improvement at Malad City Airport
Idaho Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” funding initiative paved the way recently for badly needed runway improvements at the Malad City Airport. Leading Idaho funding supplied 100% of project costs, to the tune of $1.6M. The project began in September 2021 and finished in late July. It was managed by local airport officials and Idaho’s […]
Illinois Aviation System Plan Released, Provides Blueprint for Airport Growth
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the release of the Illinois Aviation System Plan, identifying short- and long-term needs and goals of the state’s airports and marking the first comprehensive study of its kind in more than 25 years. To highlight the significance of the plan and the importance of aviation to the state’s overall […]
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16.9 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it will award $16.9 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 25 communities in 20 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. These federal grants assist small communities across the country with maintaining and building air service options. “In so […]
Civix Enters Transaction Agreement with TSA for Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS)
Civix has announced that it has entered into a transaction agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer its Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS), formerly known as Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services, to facilitate the communication of biographic and biometric data securely from aviation badging entities to TSA. Civix, an industry leader […]
Ty Dubay Joins Skyservice as Chief of Staff
Skyservice™ Business Aviation has announced the appointment of Ty Dubay as Skyservice’s Chief of Staff. This new position at Skyservice will provide added support to the company’s strategic growth objectives and expansion plans. “Ty has an exceptional track record in delivering top-line results and operational accomplishments in business aviation,” said Ben Murray, President and CEO […]
