Steven Baldwin Associates (SBA), announced that it has overseen the successful governance transfer application of the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City, Michigan, which was submitted to and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Airport’s form of governance will move from the previous two-County Commission structure to an independent regional Authority. Steven […]
Centennial Airport Director Named to Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame
The Colorado Aviation Historical Society announced Centennial Airport Chief Executive Officer Robert Olislagers has been named a 2021 laureate to the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame. Since 1969, this prestigious award has recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation in the state of Colorado. “This award is, without a doubt, the highlight of […]
Illinois Airport of the Year Awards Announced
Reflecting the importance and vitality of the state’s aviation system, 12 airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented last week during the Illinois Public Airports Association Fall Conference in Galena. “Aviation is one of the key components that goes into making Illinois the transportation […]
Trojan Phlyers Fly with Trig at Aviator Showcase
The AOPA Aviator Showcase will profile the best avionics and cockpit technology to pilots and aircraft owners. The Trojan Phlyers Flight Demonstration Team are at this event to share their aviation expertise. They will also be representing and demonstrating Trig Avionics products on Booth number 14 in the Exhibition Hall, at Fort Worth Alliance Airport […]
Flying Colours Corp. Ramps Up Special Mission Expertise
Photo above – Saab’s GlobalEye platform benefits from Flying Colours Corp expertise. Flying Colours Corp., a maintenance, refurbishment, and completion specialist, continues solidifying its reputation for complex special mission expertise across a range of aircraft types having completed two significant projects in the last quarter. Having undergone interior completions work at Flying Colours Corp. Peterborough […]
Aviation Systems Plan Update (CASP 2020) Embarks on New ApproachÂ
The California Aviation System Plan (CASP) 2020 was adopted by the California Transportation Commission on August 18, 2021. It is the update from the last edition of the CASP 2016. The CASP 2020 is a visionary document and presents a new approach and format for state aviation system plans. It envisions the role of aviation […]
NBAA to Honor Aviation Safety Champion Don Baldwin with 2021 Doswell Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that industry veteran and former association board chair Don Baldwin will receive the 2021 John P. “Jack” Doswell Award during the organization’s 2021 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), set for Oct. 12-14 in Las Vegas, NV. The award will be presented on Oct. 14 during the NBAA-BACE […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport Reports Record-Breaking August Traffic
During August, a record-breaking 647,534 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 180 percent compared to August 2020 and 23 percent more than the passenger traffic in August 2019. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 66.7 percent compared to last year. The traffic leader in August was Southwest […]
Purdue Expands Professional Flight Degree Program
Purdue University Global and Cincinnati-based Lunken Flight Training Center have formed a partnership to address the projected global and regional demand for aviation professionals over the next 20 years. “We are pleased to join forces with an established flight training center like Lunken to bolster our popular professional flight program,” said Sara Sander, Purdue Global […]
Security Manufacturers Coalition (SMC) Awards Chairwoman Roybal-Allard and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger 2021 Aviation Security Guardian Award
The Security Manufacturers Coalition (SMC) announced Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger as the 2021 recipients of the SMC Aviation Security Guardian Award. In remembrance of September 11th, the SMC created this award to honor those who elevate Aviation Security standards and support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) […]
