At its meeting in Gaylord, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) presented its Award of Excellence to Matt Barresi, to the “Wings Over Northern Michigan” Gaylord airshow committee, and to retired Col. Jack R. Lousma. Matt Barresi is the Gaylord Regional Airport director, located in Otsego County. Barresi was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the […]
Envoy Air Now Offers Industry-Leading Pay for Pilots
Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group announced today that it will nearly double the starting rate of pay for new hires, to nearly $38 per hour – effectively starting new hire pilots on Step 3 of the Envoy pilot pay scale. This means that Envoy First Officers can earn $58,000 […]
What’s it Worth?
By Bill Dunn From time to time, it becomes necessary to determine the current value of airport property. The reasons for obtaining current valuations may range from a desire by an airport sponsor to determine if rental rates are meeting required FAA guidance. Rates may be for actual real property such as hangar facilities, tie-downs, […]
NASAO Elects New Officers for 2017
Members of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) elected new officers for the coming year at its 85th Annual Convention and Trade Show held in San Antonio, TX earlier this week. Brad Brandt, Aviation Division Director for the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development, was named NASAO’s new Chairman, accepting the gavel from […]
Harrison Ford Kicks Off 25th Anniversary of EAA Young Eagles with 2 Millionth Young Eagle Flight
What started in 1992 as a program to introduce kids to flight has evolved 25 years later into an aviation movement powered by the world’s largest volunteer air force. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles program is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, a milestone year that began with the flight of the 2 […]
$6.5 Million Announced for 17 New Mexico Airports
More than $6.5 million for maintenance and construction projects at 17 New Mexico airports was announced recently. The funding was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and will fund runway rehabilitations, fencing construction and other safety improvements at airports across the state. Airports receiving funding include: Albuquerque International Sunport: – $100,000 for the design to […]
JSSI Continues to Expand Helicopter Coverage; Adds New Engine Program
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), has introduced engine coverage for the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S that powers the Sikorsky S-72D. JSSI is also introducing Airframe Parts-Only coverage for the MD Explorer. Neil Book, President and CEO for JSSI stated, “Our plan is to provide maintenance programs for the widest cross section of aircraft […]
Pact Creates Career Path for Aviation Students at SIU
An agreement with a St. Louis-based regional airline will provide a career path for Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation students interested in becoming professional pilots. The university will sign an agreement to participate in Trans States Airlines’ “Aviators Program.” The agreement will offer a career path for students after they graduate from SIU Carbondale, José […]
FAA Issues Record of Decision for Southern California Metroplex Project
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/ Record of Decision for the Southern California Metroplex project. The decision enables the agency to move forward with the project, which will replace dozens of existing conventional air traffic control procedures with new satellite-based procedures. Prior to making the decision, the FAA […]
Cessna Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Pan Am International Flight Academy
Cessna Aircraft Company announced recently during the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS), that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Pan Am International Flight Academy. The agreement provides that Pan Am will purchase new, non-complex, single engine aircraft, which includes the Cessna Skyhawk 172, exclusively from Cessna for all of its primary flight training […]
