The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration announced recerntly the completion of a nationwide infrastructure upgrade that will enable air traffic controllers to track aircraft with greater accuracy and reliability, while giving pilots more information in the cockpit. This upgrade is a key improvement in the Next Generation Air Transportation System. “This upgrade is […]
TEXAS DOT RECOGNIZES TERRELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AS 2014 GA AIRPORT OF THE YEAR
The Texas Department of Transportation has recognized The Terrell Municipal Airport as its 2014 General Aviation Airport of the Year, making the announcement at its awards banquet on April 10th, 2014. Terrell was once the home to the top British Flight Training School for Royal Air Force cadets during World War II and is now […]
For Hartzell, It’s Back to Business with Mooney
Hartzell Propeller Inc. and Mooney International Corp. are again in business together as the aircraft manufacturer has begun production on the first new Mooney airplane in five years. Hartzell Propeller has initiated deliveries of the company’s three-blade, blended airfoil, scimitar props to Mooney’s manufacturing operation in Kerrville, Texas, for factory installation on its Ovation and […]
Senior Technology Executive Joins Baldwin Associates
Steven Baldwin Associates (SBA) has announced the hiring of Douglas Hamlin, a technology company executive and senior business consultant, as its newest Associate. SBA’s founder and CEO, Steve Baldwin, stated, “Doug has a long track record of leading a variety of companies in achieving their strategic goals, and he makes an exciting addition to our […]
BBA AVIATION FLIGHT SUPPORT APPOINTS MANAGING DIRECTOR
BBA Aviation Flight Support has announced the appointment of Mark Johnstone as Managing Director EMEA. BBA Aviation Flight Support’s EMEA region is comprised of Signature Flight Support with 25 locations supporting business and general aviation and Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) servicing commercial airlines at 18 airports. BBA Aviation Flight Support’s EMEA operations, according to […]
AAAE, ACI-NA Update Members on Single Voice
Last week in a joint communique, the chairmen of both the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) updated their members on ongoing efforts to speak with a single message in Washington, D.C. and to seek greater coordination and collaboration between the two associations. In their memo, Mark […]
NORTHROP GRUMMAN X-47B TO RECEIVE 2013 ROBERT J. COLLIER TROPHY
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that the Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Navy, and the X-47B Industry Team has been named as the recipient of the 2013 Robert J. Collier Trophy ““… for developing and demonstrating the first unmanned, autonomous air system operating from an aircraft carrier.” The Collier Trophy is awarded annually ““… […]
Michigan Aeronautics Commission Urges Congressional Support of GA Pilot Protection Act
On March 20, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission passed a resolution for a letter of support to be delivered to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key members of Congress supporting H.R. 3708, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2013. On April 2nd, those letters were mailed to FAA’s Administrator Michael Huerta and the Michigan Congressional […]
Legendary Fighter Pilot to Address Aviation Summit in Palm Springs
The 2014 Aviation Summit, set for October 31 – November 2, 2014, has announced that former United States Air Force fighter pilot, Major Brian Shul, will be one of the keynote speakers for this year’s event. Recently inducted into the Air Force’s Legends Hall of Fame, Shul flew more than 200 missions in the Vietnam War. Suffering […]
Solar Impulse 2 Set for Round-the-World Flight Sans Fuel
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg have launched Solar Impulse 2, their new single-seater solar aircraft designed to take up the challenge of the first round-the-world solar flight, without any fuel in 2015. Solar Impulse is the product of an alliance between two men to fulfill a project deemed impossible by industry experts. While Bertrand Piccard, […]
