American Airlines today announced that Danielle Kirgan has been named Senior Vice President – People. In this new role, Kirgan will lead all global human resource functions for the airline, including talent acquisition, training and talent development, compensation, benefits, and diversity. She will join American on Oct. 24 and will report to Elise Eberwein, American’s […]
Duncan Aviation Technicians Trained to Perform Dassault Service Bulletin 379
Duncan Aviation is excited to announce that the company is the only Dassault Authorized Service Center with technicians trained to perform SB (Service Bulletin) 379 in its entirety on the Falcon 7X aircraft. Over the summer, at its Lincoln, Nebraska, facility, Duncan Aviation simultaneously performed three Falcon 7X 1C inspections. During these inspections, it was […]
Setting Rates and Charges
By Bill Dunn Before we dig into the actual Policy on Rates and Charges, a brief history is in order. The FAA’s policy on Rates & Charges dates back to a June 21, 1996 Federal Register(1) . In response to a legal challenge to certain portions of the policy by the Air Transport Association (now […]
Airbus Helicopters Inc. to Feature California Highway Patrol H125 AStar Helicopter
Airbus Helicopters Inc. will exhibit a California Highway Patrol H125 AStar at the 2016 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in San Diego, Calif. on Oct. 16-18, Booth #4927. The California Highway Patrol operates 11 H125/AS350-series AStar aircraft to conduct a wide variety of law enforcement missions, including patrol, search and rescue […]
LPC Construction Awarded TSA Office Expansion Project at Yuma
Yuma International Airport (Yuma, AZ) awarded a construction contract in the amount of $179,423 to local contractor, LPC Construction, Inc. to perform tenant improvements for TSA’s existing office space within the Yuma International Airport. The project is funded by the U.S. General Services Administration. The project was designed by Yuma architectural firm, Architecture West and […]
Massport and FAA to Explore Noise Mitigation
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced recently preliminary results of months of collaboration to develop test projects designed to help address the concentration of noise that some residents face because of adjustments to aircraft flight procedures. The two agencies today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to frame the process […]
FAA to Boost Pilot Professional Development
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to enhance the professional development of U.S. air carrier pilots to make certain that they adhere to standard procedures and prevent behavior which could lead to pilot errors. The rule would require leadership and command training, and mentoring training for pilots-in-command. It would also require each air carrier […]
ADB SAFEGATE Focuses on Airport Performance with New Brand Identity
ADB SAFEGATE has launched a brand identity that captures the company’s focus on delivering Airport Performance from approach to departure. Airport Performance solutions encompass every aspect of air traffic control and guidance, from approach, runway and taxiway lighting, to tower-based traffic control systems, to intelligent gate and docking automation. The aim is to enhance an […]
AOPA to Partner with Purdue University to Put Aviation in High School Classrooms
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Purdue University have announced a partnership to develop aviation-related science and math curricula for high schools across America. The program will be the first of its kind, offering students comprehensive four-year aviation study options that are aligned to rigorous math and science standards used in many states […]
Daher Appoints Simavia as TBM Aircraft Sales Representative for Russia
Daher announced recently the selection of Simavia as its TBM Aircraft Sales Representative for Russia. Simavia is a growing aviation company that develops general aviation and business aviation services in Russia, operating from its Krasnodar headquarters (in the Kuban region near the Black Sea) and a base at St. Petersburg. It has four main activities: […]
