Michael Huerta was confirmed by the Senate last week, amid dozens of presidential nominations approved by the chamber after weeks of quiet negotiations over the session-ending package. Huerta (shown at right) has served as acting administrator since the resignation of Randy Babbitt in December 2011. (Photo by Shahn Sederberg) Ray LaHood, Secretary of the Department […]
JOHNSON COUNTY AIRPORT INSTALLS BELFORT AWOS
Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufactures, has installed their AWOS AV at the Johnson County Airport (6A4), Mountain City, Tennessee. The Belfort Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS AV) provides pilots with wind speed, wind direction, wind gusts, temperature, humidity, dewpoint, altimeter setting, density altitude, visibility and cloud […]
WASPs Honored at Colorado Wings
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum hosted a special 2012 Spreading Wings Gala evening to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) on Friday, December 21. Colorado WASP members honored were: Annabelle Craft Moss, Betty Jo Reed, Josephine Kater Robinson, Lucile Doll Wise, Millicent Peterson Young, along with additional […]
Economic Impact Study Shows Aviation Contributes Nearly $26 Billion to North Carolina Economy
A recently completed economic impact study shows that aviation is an important component in North Carolina’s economy. The state’s 72 publicly owned airports contribute nearly $26 billion to the state’s economy and supports more than 108,000 jobs. The contribution represents 6 percent of the state’s gross domestic product. “Aviation and aerospace continue to be an […]
The Producers of “The Aviators” Present “Vince Neil Escapes,” Reality Series Featuring Mötley Crüe Frontman’s Rockin’ Flight Adventures
FourPoints Television, producers of “The Aviators,” one of PBS’ most-watched television reality docuseries, is proud to announce it has signed Vince Neil, lead singer of the infamous rock band Mötley Crüe, to head-up a new reality series based on his exploits as a newly-certified pilot. The series, “Vince Neil Escapes,” will follow Neil in his […]
Tennessee DOT Approves Grants for 13 Airports
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced last week that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $12.2 million have been approved for 13 Tennessee airports. Airports receiving grants include : Centerville (Hickman County) – Centerville Municipal Airport Memphis (Shelby County) – DeWitt Spain General Aviation Airport Chattanooga (Hamilton County) – Lovell Field Savannah (Hardin County) – […]
City of Phoenix Selects Aerobahn for Operational Management Platform for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The City of Phoenix has selected the Aerobahn airport surface management system from Saab Sensis for use at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The City will use Aerobahn to manage airport resources, such as gates and the ramp area, and during irregular operations for improved efficiency, planning and responsiveness. The city’s airport operations personnel will […]
ARSA cautions FAA on proposed 145 changes
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) warned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) against further muddying the rules governing aviation maintenance. In comments submitted Nov. 19 to the FAA’s rewrite of 14 CFR part 145, the association expressed concerns the agency’s proposed rulemaking unnecessarily complicates the regulatory framework. While the FAA has said it wants to […]
ARC Committee Report to FAA Encourages Standardization Through Consolidation
A government-industry rulemaking committee responsible for making recommendations to address the lack of consistency in regulatory interpretations issued its final report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In late April, the FAA established the Consistency of Regulatory Interpretation (CRI) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), as directed by Congress, to review the October 2010 report by the […]
Piper Names Aircraft Dealer for China; Launches Meridian Tour
Piper Aircraft named Piper Summit Aircraft China Ltd., Beijing, as the aircraft manufacturer’s authorized dealer in China for sales of new Meridian single-engine turboprop aircraft. The new Piper dealer conducted a number of Meridian demonstrations for potential customers as the airplane flew enroute for display at Air Show China 2012 held this month in Zhuhai. […]
