Photo above – Kurt Edwards presenting at the TAG facility in Farnborough, including a review of the SAJF Guide. Today at TAG Farnborough Airport, the global coalition of business aviation organizations behind the sustainable alternative jet fuel initiative joined forces to take the next important step in its journey to a lower carbon future. Since […]
Yuma International Airport Lands AeroCare as New Tenant
The Yuma County Airport Authority announced its recent lease agreement with AeroCare who will base their operations at Yuma International Airport’s Pappy Boyington Hangar within the airport’s Defense Contractor Complex. The agreement includes an option for AeroCare to construct additional facilities allowing for expansion of their existing operations within five (5) years. AeroCare, a Guardian […]
KCAC Aviation Opens Pilatus Sales Office in Chicago to Serve Four-State Region
KCAC Aviation, an Authorized Sales and Service Center for Pilatus Aircraft, has announced the opening of a Pilatus Sales Office at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, IL. Keith Plumb, who was recently appointed to Regional Director of Pilatus Sales for KCAC, will be responsible for new and pre-owned sales in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin. […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $779 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced last week the intent to award $779 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. “This supplemental funding allows us to invest in important infrastructure needs at the nation’s airports, especially those serving smaller and rural communities,” said U.S. […]
Colorado Airports Benefit from Additional Federal Airport Infrastructure Funding
On May 15, 2019, the FAA announced the intent to award $779 million in supplemental federal infrastructure grants to 127 airports in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Three Colorado public-use airports were included in the list of U.S. airports slated for additional federal funding. These Colorado airports include the Alamosa-San Luis Valley Regional Airport […]
GAMA Welcomes Two Companies to Associate Membership
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the addition of two companies as associate members: AutoFlightX GmbH and Vertical Aerospace Ltd. AutoFlightX is dedicated to the development, production, sales and operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. Started in February 2018, the company’s eVTOLs combine the benefits of helicopters with those of […]
GAMA Announces 2019 Aviation Design Challenge Winning Teams
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has announced that Hayesville High School in Hayesville, North Carolina, is the winner of the 2019 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge and Erie 1 BOCES Harkness Career and Technical Center in Cheektowaga, New York, is the second-place winner. “Our team of engineers serving as judges were extremely impressed with the […]
GAMA Publishes First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published its first quarter 2019 aircraft shipment and billings report. Results showed increases across the airplane segments of the industry, but a slowdown in rotorcraft shipments compared to the first quarter of 2018. “While our rotorcraft segment experienced some headwinds, our airplane segment remains strong,” said GAMA President and […]
Falcon Practical Training Course Graduates 1,000th Trainee
The Dassault Training Academy recently graduated the 1,000th trainee from its Falcon Practical Training course, underscoring the growing popularity of this advanced, hands-on educational tool. “The real-life working conditions offered by the Practical Training Program make it the most useful and comprehensive program available from any OEM,” said Jean Kayanakis, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Customer […]
Washington’s Methow Valley State Airport Renovating Aircraft Parking
Pilots will have access to an updated tie down area after Methow Valley State Airport gets its long-awaited apron layout expansion. Work starts May 28 with plans for new spaces to open after approximately 30 days. Visiting pilots will not encounter any delays or runway closures while using the airport during the construction. However, pilots […]
