The public airport serving Salina, Saline County and the surrounding 22 Kansas counties will now be known as the Salina Regional Airport. The Salina Airport Authority renamed the airport, formerly known as Salina Municipal Airport, to reflect the airport’s growing influence on business and commerce in North Central Kansas. Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers […]
NASAO, Other Top Aviation Organizations Recognize South Carolina Governor for Declaring August 13-18 ‘Aviation Week’
NASAO, along with the Alliance for Aviation Across America and other national aviation organizations recognized South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for declaring August 13-18 “Aviation Week.” The proclamation highlights the vital role that all aviation, including general aviation, plays in supporting businesses, farms, emergency response, and the overall economy. Aviation in South Carolina provides thousands […]
GippsAERO signs with Olympia firm for North American assembly
GippsAERO, the Australian manufacturing arm of Mahindra Aerospace, announced that a partnership agreement has been signed with Soloy Aviation Solutions. The agreement will see Soloy provide assembly, and technical support for GippsAERO for all North American orders henceforth. CEO, Dr, Terry Miles said they are strategically implementing Airvan maintenance centers to penetrate the market and […]
Duncan Aviation Names Allan Orsi Regional Manager in Brazil
Duncan Aviation has named Allan Orsi (shown at right) as the company’s newest Regional Manager, located in Brazil. In his new position, Orsi will travel the region interfacing with aircraft operators, management organizations and other service providers with the goal of maintaining and building relationships within the region. Tony Gilbert, who pioneered the Brazilian […]
Piper Names Beijing-based Sales Manager
"With his extensive aerospace experience in China, Jeremy Prost is an expert at developing general aviation business in that country. His appointment is a key part of Piper’s strategy to widen our footprint around the world and to focus on the potential represented in China," said Glass. Prior to joining the Piper sales team, Prost […]
Embry-Riddle’s Brady Joins NAFI Board
Dr. Tim Brady, dean of the College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus, has joined the Board of Directors of the National Association of Flight Instructors. NAFI announced his selection at EAA AirVenture 2012 in Oshkosh, Wis., stating that the organization values Brady’s “unique input and experience in the flight training community.” Brady […]
Frontier Airlines to begin passenger service at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Frontier Airlines will begin daily non-stop service between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Denver International Airport Nov. 15. Frontier will be the third airline to service Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the first to carry daily daytime service to a major metropolitan airport and international hub. Scott Smith, Mesa Mayor and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board Chair […]
PILOT’S BILL OF RIGHTS BECOMES LAW
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 10,000 flight hours, today announced that his Pilot’s Bill of Rights (S.1335) has been officially signed into law. Inhofe has worked to pass the legislation for the past year. In the Senate where the bill […]
California Aircraft Expo to Feature Newest GA Aircraft
California’s leading aircraft manufacturers and dealers are working together to sponsor the California Aircraft Expo where the latest models of General Aviation aircraft will be on display at one venue. Three separate events will be scheduled to take place in 2012 where prospective buyers can see the newest aircraft from Cessna, Piper, Hawker Beechcraft, Diamond, […]
Commission Selects New Officers for FY 2013, Conway Named Chairman
Dr. David Conway of Durant was recently elected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, succeeding Tulsa’s Rick Armstrong whose chairmanship ended June 30. Conway (shown at right) will lead the seven-member board that is responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and improvement of […]
