Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider congratulated the “2014 Airport of the Year” award recipients last week. Seven awards were presented by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Collinsville today, recognizing airports for their accomplishments throughout the year, outstanding partnership with the state and commitment to customer satisfaction. […]
NTSB Calls for Stronger Collaboration, Improvements to Agricultural Aviation
The National Transportation Safety Board has released findings from its Special Investigation Report on the Safety of Agricultural Aircraft Operations. As a result of the safety issues identified in the study, the NTSB issued eight safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation urging the two organizations […]
AOPA MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY
In 1939, five pilots – all unabashed aviation enthusiasts – gathered near Wings Field north of Philadelphia and signed the charter that would launch the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), a fledgling group that was destined to become the world’s largest aviation member association. Then, as now, AOPA’s primary mission was to protect the […]
Embry-Riddle Worldwide Offers UAS workshops in Seattle and Syracuse
Professionals looking to gain a better understanding of the emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry can take advantage of a two-day course being offered in Seattle June 5 to 6 and Syracuse June 26 to 27 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide. Topics to be discussed include : introduction and impact of UAS; UAS designs; legislation, […]
SITA Wins African Airlines Association Aviation AWARD
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has named air transport IT specialist, SITA, the Aviation ICT Service Provider of the Year for the second year running. The Aviation Suppliers and Stakeholders Award recognizes excellence in service delivery, innovation and competitiveness among the best service providers to the African aviation industry. SITA was selected ahead of the […]
Sederberg Becomes CDOT’s New Multimedia Manager
Division of Aeronautics employee, Shahn Sederberg recently accepted a position as a Communications/Multimedia Manager with the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Communications Office. Sederberg, who has been a consistent contributor to the State Aviation Journal, began working for the Division of Aeronautics in 2001 as an Aviation Planner, and later as the Division’s Communications Specialist. […]
Piper Sells Five Arrow Trainers To Embry-Riddle, Daytona Beach
Piper Aircraft Inc. will begin delivering the first of five new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The airplanes will serve Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida campus. “The five Piper Arrows join the Embry-Riddle learning fleet of more than 60 pilot training aircraft,” said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President and CEO Dr. John P. […]
AAAE Questions Airline Opposition to Local Airport Investment as Baggage Fee Collections Skyrocket
With ancillary fee collections adding nearly $6.2 billion to airline coffers in 2013 according to just-released Department of Transportation data, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) today questioned the continued opposition of U.S. carriers to a modest increase in the federal cap on local airport charges to finance necessary airport infrastructure upgrades. “The U.S. […]
MassDOT Aeronautics to Implement Five-Year Plan to Build, Renovate GA Airport Facilities
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division announced plans last week to build or renovate general aviation airport administrative facilities in 15 communities during the next five years. The 15 general aviation airports were chosen as part of a comprehensive, statewide Airport Administration Building Master Plan that identified projects based upon several factors including […]
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Selected ‘Airport of the Year’ by Oklahoma Airport Operators; Heid Named State’s Top Airport Manager
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport (GERA) was recently named “Airport of the Year” by the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association (OAOA), while GERA Manager Justin Heid was tabbed “Airport Manager of the Year.” The awards were announced during OAOA’s annual conference in Ardmore last month. GERA, which is operated by both the cities of Guthrie and Edmond but […]
