Conklin & de Decker announced that the latest 17.2 release of its Aircraft Cost Evaluator (ACE), is available and now includes access to the new Conklin & de Decker Report version 1.0. As the industry standard for benchmarking operating and ownership costs for more than 550 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft, ACE is the […]
New “Aeroplate” Now Available in Oklahoma
In celebration of the state’s second largest economic engine, aviation and aerospace, a new Oklahoma specialty license plate is ready to beautify the bumpers of automobiles with the rising slogan: “Oklahoma Aviation.” The plate, requested by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC), is the state’s official aviation and aerospace specialty plate. The statute creating the “Aeroplate”, […]
Evans Retires After Long Public Service Career at DOAV
After 32 years of public service with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Cherry A. Evans, Director, Communications & Education Division, Virginia Department of Aviation announced her retirement effective November 1st. Ms. Evans, who was employed with the Department of Aviation since 1989, said she is proud to have promoted Virginia’s fine air transportation system and an […]
NASAO Calls for Reform to 1,500 Hour Rule in Long-Term FAA Bill
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) sent a letter to the leadership of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, expressing support for S.1405, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2017, and urging lawmakers to retain the Thune Amendment, which creates more avenues for pilots in training to gain credit toward the 1,500 hours […]
DOG IS MY COPILOT TRANSPORTS THEIR 8,000th PASSENGER
Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC) flew their 8,000th passenger along with over 50 other dogs from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) in Arizona to shelters in Montana. Shelters like MCACC are overflowing with animals and not enough adopters so transporting them gives them a chance at finding their forever home through organizations that […]
Hawaii Airports Division Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Fitch
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (“HDOT”) Airports Division is pleased to announce the airport system revenue bond rating is now upgraded to an A+ rating from A. All three major rating agencies are now on par with equal ratings for the Airports Division. “This ratings upgrade extends our buying power as we move forward with […]
FAA Announces New Regional Administrators
The FAA has named individuals to fill the Regional Administrator position in four regions – Southwest, Southern, Eastern and Northwest Mountain. Terry Biggio has been named the new Southwest Regional Administrator, Michael O’Harra will become the new Southern Regional Administrator, Jennifer Solomon has been named the new Eastern Regional Administrator and David Suomi will become […]
AOPA HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION PROGRAM EXPANDS
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will host the third annual High School Aviation STEM Symposium, in Fort Worth, Texas on November 6 and 7, 2017. The symposium will feature learning and breakout sessions that focus on engaging and inspiring young people, career opportunities in aviation and aerospace, and delivering aviation STEM education. Participants will […]
Babbitt to Receive Engen Award for Aviation Excellence
The Aero Club of Washington will present its prestigious Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence to Captain J. Randolph (Randy) Babbitt in November. Capt. Babbitt’s dedication to the aviation industry spans over a half-century, during which he worked as a commercial airline pilot, led the United States’ principal airline pilots’ union, founded […]
C&S Welcomes Miguel Carvajal to Terminal Planning Practice
C&S Companies has announced the hiring of Miguel Carvajal in the company’s Philadelphia office. Miguel is an aviation planner with more than 25 years of experience in airport planning and development for major capital improvement programs. He is a highly skilled terminal planner who is knowledgeable in FAA, CPB, and TSA regulations and project implementation. […]
