Teton Aviation Group LLC (formerly Avtrak LLC) announces the retirement of its CEO, Joe Hertzler. Mr. Hertzler, along with his brother Glenn, co-founded Avtrak in 1996 and grew the company to become one of the industry’s premier maintenance tracking companies. Earlier this year, Avtrak sold most of its assets to CAMP Systems International including the […]
Saab Sensis Enhances CDM Platform at JFK
Saab Sensis has recently added several key features to its Aerobahn® airport surface management system deployed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The enhancements to the U.S.’ first operational Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) environment include flight specific call for taxi times to further improve sequencing and reduce fuel burn and environmental emissions. The Aerobahn […]
Ogrodzinski Among Those to be Honored by NAA
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced the recipients of the 2012 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards. Henry Ogrodzinski, Keith Ferris, Dick Koenig, Christopher Kraft and Dr. Irving Statler will be honored at the NAA Fall Awards Banquet on Tuesday, November 13 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Ogrodzinski is President […]
CANCER PATIENTS TO BENEFIT FROM UNIQUE DONATIONS AT NBAA2012
Donated items for the NBAA/CAN Soiree-An Evening With Angels are more exciting than ever this year! The auction held to benefit Corporate Angel Network (CAN): www.corpangelnetwork.org during the National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2012), takes place on Wednesday, October 31st at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL, and features many highly prized […]
Armstrong Reappointed to Six-Year Term on Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Rick Armstrong, vice president and general manager for FlightSafety International Simulation in Broken Arrow, has been reappointed to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission by Gov. Mary Fallin. Armstrong’s term expires Dec. 31. 2018. Armstrong (shown at right) said he was very pleased to have been appointed to the Commission four years ago and then to be […]
Piper, Bimini Bay Resort Target Breast Cancer
Piper Aircraft Inc. and Bimini Bay Resort & Marina are sponsoring a chance drawing for private air travel and a weekend stay (2 nights, 3 Days) for two at the luxury Caribbean hotel to benefit the fight against breast cancer. The promotion is in support of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the exclusive beneficiary […]
Alaska DOT&PF Opens Alakanuk Airport
The Alakanuk Airport, providing service to residents and seasonal workers, officially opened Friday, Sept. 28, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) completed the project with funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The newly constructed and relocated Alakanuk Airport boasts a number of economic benefits for the community of […]
AOPA Aviation Summit to Present Actor/Pilot Harrison Ford, FAA Administrator Huerta
AOPA is expecting thousands of general aviation pilots and enthusiasts to flock to Palm Springs, Calif., to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit, being held Oct. 11-13, 2012. The AOPA Aviation Summit is general aviation’s leading trade show and convention, with dozens of aircraft on display at Airportfest, more than 400 booths in the convention center […]
Aerobahn Now Operational at Denver International Airport
Saab Sensis’ airport surface management system, Aerobahn®, is now operational at Denver International Airport. Key airport stakeholders, including authorized airlines, ancillary service providers and the airport operator, now use a common situational awareness, communications and operations management platform for greater collaboration, management of airfield operations and reduced costs at the world’s eleventh busiest airport. At […]
J.A. Air Center Welcomes Jennings as Maintenance Sales Director
J.A. Air Center is proud to welcome Ron Jennings (shown at right) as J.A. Air Center’s Maintenance Sales Director. Jennings will be responsible for the management of maintenance sales, airframe and engine service, and program development. His leadership role will also include marketing and vendor relations. “We are greatly pleased that Ron has joined the […]
