U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $282.6 million in airport infrastructure grants to 67 airports in 29 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, […]
BRS Aerospace appoints Fernando de Caralt as CEO
Fernando de Caralt has been named Chief Executive Officer of BRS Aerospace, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of whole aircraft parachute systems. He was previously Senior Vice President of Engineering for the company, based in South St. Paul, Minn. “Fernando’s engineering background and his wealth of experience in the aerospace industry will serve him […]
jetAVIVA Acquires Jet Quest, Becomes One of The Largest Dealers of Pre-Flown Jets and Turboprops
jetAVIVA announced today the acquisition of Cessna Citation-focused aircraft sales firm Jet Quest. As a result of the transaction, jetAVIVA assumes the role as one of the largest dealer/brokers of pre-flown turbine aircraft in the world as ranked by independent research firm JetNet. The acquisition of Jet Quest follows jetAVIVA’s acquisition of Kansas Aircraft Corporation […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASES LIFE CYCLE COST 17.2
Conklin & de Decker has announced LIFE CYCLE COST Release 17.2 is now available with nine new aircraft and all the current operating cost details. The most innovative and comprehensive aircraft budget & financial analysis tool in the industry, LIFE CYCLE COST (LCC) provides aircraft owners, operators, flight department managers, and aircraft consultants with independently […]
GAMA Announces 2018 Aviation Design Challenge on National Aviation Day
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane today announced they are opening registration for the 2018 Aviation Design Challenge, an annual competition promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills among U.S. high school students through aviation. “I’m thrilled that on this day dedicated to celebrating aviation in the U.S., we can […]
American Airlines Celebrates National Aviation Day with Plane-Spotting ‘Aviation Geeks’
On Aug. 18, the eve of National Aviation Day, American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) opened its doors to self-described “airline geeks,” enthusiasts who prefer morning jet fuel in lieu of coffee to get their blood moving. Doug Parker, chairman and CEO of American Airlines said American was delighted to host more than 170 AirlineGeeks.com winners around the […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS JULY TRAFFIC
During July, 530,428 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., an increase of 9.6 percent compared to July 2016. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 2.6 percent from the same period last year. The traffic leader in July was Delta Air Lines with 126,717 passengers traveling to and from Fort Myers. Rounding […]
GAMA Publishes Second Quarter Rotorcraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published the second quarter rotorcraft shipment report. The rotorcraft industry delivered 465Â aircraft in the first six months of 2017, an increase of 16.8 percent compared to the same period of last year. The value of the deliveries was $1.9 billion compared to $1.5 billion in 2016. “The second […]
Richard Anderson Named Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award Winner
The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is pleased to announce that Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Glen A. Gilbert Memorial Award, one of the most prominent awards in aviation and ATCA’s highest honor. Prior to becoming Amtrak’s 11th leader in July 2017, Mr. Anderson […]
Senator Says Mississippi Will Help Write the Next Chapter of Drone Technology
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker says Mississippi will help write the next chapter of drone technology through a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) partnership that solidifies the state’s work with unmanned systems. Mississippi’s leadership in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is reaching new heights, according to the Senator, thanks to a recent partnership with DHS. Mississippi was […]
