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, […]
FAA Dedicates New Houston Air-Traffic Facility
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently dedicated a new air traffic control facility to better handle the expected growth in flight operations in the Houston area. Deputy FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker attended the dedication, joined by Acting FAA Southwest Region Administrator Michael O’Harra, Houston City Council Member Stephen Costello and Mario […]
Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Inducts Penny Hamilton
Penny R. Hamilton, Ph.D. was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame on March 20th, joining two other Grand County, Colorado laureates: Emily Howell Warner, long-time Grand County resident and the nation’s first woman airline pilot to be hired by a major, scheduled airline, and the first woman to become an airline captain, and […]
Embraer Executive Jets delivers 300th Phenom 100
Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the 300th Phenom 100, a clean-sheet-design jet announced in 2005. The first aircraft was delivered in December 2008, and the current fleet is operating in over 25 countries. “We are thrilled to have reached this milestone, after just five years into the Phenom 100’s operation,” said Marco Túlio Pellegrini, President […]
BUZZ AIRWAYS TO SERVE BRANSON AIRPORT
Branson Airport (BKG) is pleased to announce the arrival of Buzz Airways service to both Chicago (Midway) and Houston (Hobby) beginning June 12, 2014. Fares begin at $99.00* each way including taxes. Flights will operate in each market six days per week. The new flights by Buzz will replace the service currently offered on Southwest […]
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QUICKSILVER HIRES NEW SALES DIRECTOR
Quicksilver Aeronautics announced it hired Cesar Diaz Perez as Sales Director. Mr. Diaz is an experienced sales executive with extensive knowledge in international business. He brings sales experience for Asia, Latin America and Europe, markets in which Quicksilver seeks to increase its presence. “I am pleased to announce that Cesar Diaz has joined the Quicksilver […]
