Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today congratulated the "2013 Airport of the Year" award recipients. Eight Illinois airports were recognized at the Illinois Aviation Conference, held in Moline earlier this week, for their accomplishments throughout the year, including an outstanding partnership with the state of Illinois and their commitment to customer satisfaction. "We are very […]
Honolulu International Sees Construction Begin with Modernization Program
With the groundbreaking for a new Aloha Air Cargo facility, the state Department of Transportation today celebrated the start of approximately $750 million in improvement projects for the Honolulu International Airport, as part of the statewide Hawaii Airports Modernization Program. The privately funded $12 million Aloha Air Cargo facility is a key component in upgrades […]
Senior Staff Retirements Announced at AAAE
Four veteran senior staff members of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) announced their retirements in the coming months under an "early opportunity plan" created by the association to reward selected senior staff members with long term service tenures at the association. All four will serve as consultants to the association after retirement so […]
States, Aviation Associations, Pleased with DOT Decision to Keep Contract Towers Open
State aviation offices along with numerous aviation trade associations raised their collective voices in support of a memo released on Friday, by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who announced that USDOT did determine that the recently enacted Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 allows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to transfer sufficient funds to […]
Contract Towers to Remain Open Through September
In a memo released today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that USDOT has determined that the recently enacted Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 will allow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to transfer sufficient funds to end employee furloughs and keep the 149 low activity contract towers originally slated for closure in June open […]
Piper Delivers 8 Archer TX Trainers to Florida Institute of Technology
Piper Aircraft Inc. today delivered eight single-engine Piper Archer TX training airplanes, equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 avionics, to Florida Institute of Technology. "We are pleased that Florida Institute of Technology is our launch customer for the Piper Career Alliance, and today we are doubly gratified to hand over the keys of the first […]
“DISNEY’S PLANES” SET TO TAKE OFF AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2013
Everyone knows that Oshkosh becomes the busiest airport in the world the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 29-August 4), and that airplanes take off all the time … however, 2013 will be a first for some very special planes. The summer release of “Disney’s Planes,” the animated comedy adventure from above the world of the […]
Embraer Executive Jets Expands North American Sales Force
Embraer Executive Jets has added seven seasoned business aviation executives to its North American sales team. They include sales veteran Keith Garner (shown at right) as Vice President Sales for the Large and Ultra-Large Aircraft Division and David Armstrong (shown below) for the Light and Midsize Aircraft Division. Both Garner and Armstrong will report directly to […]
Chicago Returns to AirVenture for July 29 Opening-Day Concert
One of the music world’s legendary bands will be back atEAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2013, as Chicago will take the stage on Monday, July 29, for the event’s popular opening-night concert. The concert, presented by Ford Motor Company, is free to all AirVenture attendees that day and will be held on Phillips 66 Plaza immediately following the […]
HAI Adds Value to Membership, Announces New Partner Services Program
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) on May 1 announced its new HAI Partner Services Program — a business-to-business tool that allows HAI members to offer discounts and value-added opportunities exclusively to their fellow HAI members. “After safety, our number one priority is helping our members do business in a smart, cost-effective way,” said HAI President […]
