For the second year in a row, the Air Transport News (ATN) Awards have recognized air transport IT specialist, SITA, as the ‘IT Company of the Year’. The 2016 award was based on SITA’s significant leadership and innovation in developing solutions that transform air travel through technology. Francesco Violante, CEO of SITA said: “Winning this […]
FAA Expands Online Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration
Owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations are now able to use the FAA’s new, streamlined, web-based registration process to register their aircraft. The web-based process will significantly speed up registration for a variety of commercial, public use and other users. Registration for those users is […]
BARBARA DALIBARD NAMED CEO OF SITA
The Board of Directors of SITA today announced that Barbara Dalibard has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of SITA, effective 1st July 2016. Ms. Dalibard will replace current CEO Francesco Violante who will step down in the second half of 2016 after more than 13 years at the helm, of which 10 years were as […]
FAA Doubles “Blanket” Altitude for Many UAS Flights
After a comprehensive risk analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the unmanned aircraft (UAS) “blanket” altitude authorization for Section 333 exemption holders and government aircraft operators to 400 feet. Previously, the agency had put in place a nationwide Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for such flights up to 200 feet. The new […]
UNLEADED AVIATION FUELS ADVANCE TO AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE TESTING
Aviation groups including the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), are applauding the completion of the first step in the development and evaluation of high-octane, unleaded aviation fuels designed to serve the widest possible majority of today’s general aviation fleet, and is pledging […]
U.S. Chamber Hosts Annual Aviation Summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held its 15th Annual Aviation Summit in Washington D.C. last week. The event titled “Fascination of Flight,” featured a great lineup of speakers and also presented the opportunity to network with some key men and women in the aviation industry. More than 700 people attended the one-day conference, hearing from […]
Oklahoma Commission Awards State Grant to Stillwater Regional for Return of Scheduled Passenger Service
It has been more than a month since the city of Stillwater announced new nonstop flights from Stillwater Regional Airport to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport beginning August 23. It will be the first time since 1984 that the city of Stillwater has had scheduled passenger airline service. To help make that happen, the Oklahoma Aeronautics […]
WTS Congratulates USDOT’s Susan Kurland
Marcia Ferranto, President and CEO of WTS International, the association whose mission is to build the future of transportation through the global advancement of women, released a statement regarding USDOT’s Susan Kurland’s new role as Deputy Commissioner – Air Services Development at the Chicago Department of Aviation: – Ms. Kurland has done tremendous work advancing […]
Duncan Aviation Launches New Electronic Logbook Entries – myDuncan
Duncan Aviation recently added an electronic logbook feature to its web-based project management system, myDuncan. Customers are now able to view their logbook entries in real-time, categorized by airframe or engine, while at the same time communicate directly with inspectors through the system. Duncan Aviation Quality Inspector Jerome Sveeggen says allowing customers to have access […]
Bell Helicopter Retirees Honored with Prestigious FAA “Master Pilot” Award
Bell Helicopter announced recently that two of its retired employees, Dwayne Williams and Wayne Brown (Shown at right), were honored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with its Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award – one of the most prestigious pilot safety awards in the industry. The “Master Pilot” award recognizes pilots who have demonstrated professionalism, […]
