Piper Aircraft Inc. grew its new aircraft deliveries and sales revenue during the first quarter of 2017, ending March 31. First quarter 2017 performance showed a positive trend on the heels of a 26% growth in billings for 2016 when Piper launched the new flagship product, the M600 SETP and expanded deliveries of the single […]
GAMA Board Member Testifies About the U.S. Air Traffic Control System
Hartzell Propeller President and Tailwind Technologies Chief Operating Officer Joe Brown testified recently before the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a hearing titled, “The Need to Reform FAA and Air Traffic Control to Build a 21st Century Aviation System for America.” Brown, whose company’s origins are linked to the Wright brothers and their […]
As an Industry First, VistaJet Abolishes Positioning Fees Globally
VistaJet announced recently that it has abolished hourly ferry flight fees for new Program customers globally. Uniquely in the industry, the commitment applies no matter where in the world a customer is flying to or from. The move signals a significant commitment to VistaJet’s mission to be the first operator to offer a truly global […]
Washington’s Stehekin State Airport Opening Delayed to June 10
Pilots traveling to Stehekin can expect the airport to open slightly later than usual this year – on Saturday, June 10. The Stehekin State Airport usually opens on June 1 every year; however, the Washington State Department of Transportation will delay this year’s opening in order to conduct extensive weed control maintenance. WSDOT and the […]
Washington State Aviation Alliance celebrates successes at second annual general membership meeting
Washington State Aviation Alliance (WSAA) members met to discuss past successes and future initiatives during the second annual general membership meeting April 25 at the Westin Hotel in Bellevue. WSAA President David Ketchum, along with the Board of Directors, provided an overview of the organization’s history, objectives and achievements. Over the past two years, WSAA […]
GAMA Publishes 2017 First Quarter Aircraft Shipment Data
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today released first quarter aircraft shipments showing that both total airplane and rotorcraft shipments increased compared to the same period in 2016, while combined billings declined to a total of $4.1 billion. “The first quarter shows mixed results for our industry, but with several bright spots,” said GAMA President […]
AAAE Elects Leaders for 2017-18 at 89th Annual Conference and Exposition
Scott A. Brockman, A.A.E., President and CEO of Memphis International Airport, took office this week as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2017-18. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. Other key appointments to […]
Piper Aircraft M600 on Display for First Time at EBACE
Piper Aircraft has announced plans to attend the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) and display its top-of-the line M600 aircraft. Executives from Piper Aircraft will attend the event along with its European dealers and sales agents, to be held May 22-24 at Geneva’s Palexpo and Geneva International Airport. “This year’s EBACE convention […]
KDOT Team Unites with Strategic Partners at AUVSI
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Division of Aviation visited Dallas, TX this week for the largest gathering of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry leaders in the world at the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International’s (AUVSI’s) Xponential 2017. Over 7000 industry professionals and 850 exhibitors unite to participate in a 3 day workshop and […]
WSDOT Aviation receives “President’s Award” honors from Washington Airport Management Association
The Washington State Department of Transportation is the recipient of the 2017 President’s Award from the Washington Airport Management Association (WAMA). This marks the first time WAMA has recognized a state agency with the award. “On behalf of the entire WSDOT Aviation staff, I couldn’t be more grateful – not only for receiving this award […]
