Alpha Systems AOA announced new and universally-available updates to their existing fleet of Angle of Attack systems. Mark Korin, President, says, “We can update any aircraft with an AOA display for safer flying, including AOA installations for pressurized aircraft.” In other words, if your airplane already has an AOA system that gives you limited information […]
AIRLINES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE BAGGAGE HANDLING IN 2015
The airline industry’s focus on improving baggage management is showing strong results with 2015 baggage mishandling rates dropping to their lowest ever. According to the SITA Baggage Report 2016, released recently, the rate of mishandled bags was 6.5 bags per thousand passengers in 2015, down 10.5% from the previous year, less than half the rate […]
ASA Expands Leadership Team
Alabama Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey, Chair of the Aerospace States Association (ASA), last week announced the expansion of the ASA management team. Charles H. Huettner (shown at right) will continue to be the Executive Director of the association. He will be joined by Ross Garelick Bell as the new Deputy Director, and Robert E. Mansfield […]
Two Companies Extends Stay at Yuma Arizona Airport
Yuma International Airport officials have confirmed that two companies will be extending their presence at the airport. Jacobs Technology recently extended their lease of the Pappy Boyington Hangar through September 2017. The Pappy Boyington Hangar was one of the first major investments at the Yuma Airport’s Defense Contractor Complex or “DCC” and is named for […]
Conklin & de Decker Release Latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator 16.1
Conklin & de Decker has announced the 16.1 release of its Aircraft Cost Evaluator, the industry’s #1 tool for benchmarking the operating and ownership costs for more than 585 jets, turboprops, helicopters and piston aircraft. As the flagship product from the Conklin & de Decker family of aircraft operating and acquisition data products, this Aircraft […]
FAA Urges Non-hobby UAS Registration Via New System
What’s not to like about an automated government system that’s faster, simpler and more user-friendly than the paper-based system it supplements? In a Federal Register notice (PDF), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officially notified owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations they may now use the […]
Kansas Airports to Receive Funding Under Airport Improvement Program
Nine airports have been selected for funding under the second phase of the 2017 Kansas Airport Improvement Program. The projects selected for the Kansas Department of Transportation program include runway improvement, fuel system installation, taxiway construction and more. The nine airport sponsors, which must provide a funding match ranging from five to 50 percent, will […]
SITA POWERS CROSS-BORDER PASSENGER PROCESSING AT TIJUANA AIRPORT
SITA recently announced the successful implementation of its passenger processing technology at Cross Border Xpress (CBX), the first ever skywalk to connect a facility in the United States of America directly into a foreign airport terminal – Tijuana Airport, Mexico (TIJ). Grupo Aeroportuario del PacÃfico, (GAP), the operator of TIJ, is a partner in this […]
Missouri Airport Managers name Friend of Aviation Award Recipients
Longtime Missouri aviation advocates Jim and Carolyn Morris were presented the 2016 Friend of Aviation Award during an April 7th banquet at the Spring Conference of the Missouri Airport Managers Association (MAMA) held at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri. The Morrises are both long time pilots, former owners and operators of […]
Scottsdale Airport Terminal Will Make Way for New Executive Hangars and Office Complex
The Scottsdale Airport terminal area will be redeveloped after the City Council unanimously authorized agreements with private parties whose lease payments will fund construction of the project. The existing airport terminal building and aviation business center will be knocked down, and two large executive-type hangar facilities and a new aviation business center will be built […]
