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 […]
California to Hold 2nd Aviation Day at the Capitol
The second annual California Aviation Day will take place Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on the north steps of the State Capitol. This event provides a statewide industry opportunity to promote the variety and vitality of aviation in California. The Association of California Airports (ACA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association […]
‘BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY’ JOINS MARQUEE MUSICAL LINEUP AT EAA AIRVENTURE
Award-winning swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy joins the marquee musical lineup slated for the EAA AirVenture 2014 fly-in as the grand finale of a daylong salute to veterans on Friday, August 1. The 62nd annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 27-August 3 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. […]
SENATOR CORNYN AND U.S. REPRESENTATIVES FROM TEXAS CELEBRATE GA’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO ECONOMY
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (shown at right) and U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson, Sam Johnson, Pete Sessions, and Marc Veasey today joined the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and hundreds of manufacturing workers, local officials, business leaders, and aviation enthusiasts at Bombardier’s Dallas Service Center for a general aviation (GA) jobs rally. The event included […]
Wagstaff and Southeast Aero create Aviation Synergy in St. Augustine
Kramer Upchurch, President of Southeast Aero, and Patty Wagstaff announced recently that they have teamed up in creating Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School in St. Augustine, Florida. Southeast Aero, the U.S. distributor for the Extra aircraft is located at the St. Augustine Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine, Florida, has long been a magnet for sport aviation, […]
ACI-NA, AAAE HOLD JOINT LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Airports Council International -North America (ACI-NA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) held a joint legislative conference in Washington D.C. last week. The two-day conference included an outstanding lineup of speakers. Although some members of Congress had to cancel their appearance due to votes on the Hill, the more than two hundred registered […]
Tennessee Airports Conference Showcases Excellence
The Tennessee Airports Conference (TAC) presented for the first time by the Tennessee Aviation Association (TAA) was a great success, attracting nearly 300 registrants, 48 sponsors and 38 exhibitors. Fifty-six airports were also represented at the conference. TAA President Jo Ann Speer, was very pleased with the outcome of the conference. “We have received very […]
Cleveland Regional Jetport – Tennessee Airport of the Year
The Cleveland Regional Jetport was the recipient of the Airport of the Year Award during the recently held, Tennessee Airports Conference. Presented for the first time by the Tennessee Aviation Association (TAA), the conference was described as a great success and attracted airport managers, county/city officials and many others. (Photo – Lou Patten, left, Chairman […]
FAA Releases ASSET 2
ASSET 2, the FAA’s second study of general aviation (GA) airports was released Thursday. The study provides an in-depth review of the 497 unclassified airports currently in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). The original ASSET study completed in 2012, categorized nearly 3,000 GA airports into four areas: national, regional, local, and basic; […]
