The AOPA Foundation’s Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new interactive online course entitled “Unmanned Aircraft and the National Airspace System.” The course covers topics including: what unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are and how they operate; their impact on general aviation; how manned and unmanned aircraft can safely share the airspace; and how UAS […]
Danville Regional Airport Awarded $10 Million FAA Grant
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a $10 million grant for a runway project at Danville Regional Airport in Danville, Virginia. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said one of the key priorities is to ensure that our nation’s airports are properly maintained. “This grant will ensure that the Danville Regional Airport continues to operate safely.” […]
FAA Announces Plans for Industry Working Group to Study Portable Electronics Usage
Given the widespread consumer use of portable electronic devices (PEDs), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a government-industry group to study the current PED policies and procedures aircraft operators use to determine when these devices can be used safely during flight. Current FAA regulations require an aircraft operator to determine that radio frequency interference […]
WEST HOUSTON AIRPORT ADDS BELFORT AWOS
Belfort Instrument Company, a meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufacturer, has installed their AWOS AV with Ceilometer at the West Houston Airport (IWS), Houston, Texas. The airport is an FAA designated reliever airport with some 400 based aircraft, and 130,000 annual operations. The just installed Automated Weather Observation System provides pilots with wind speed, wind […]
Salina Regional Approves New Master Plan
The Salina Airport Authority has approved a new master plan for the Salina Regional Airport. The board of directors accepted a grant agreement from the Federal Aviation Administration for $475,182 to cover 90 percent of the project’s cost. The federal funds will be supplemented with 10 percent local funds, including a $26,399 grant from the […]
Washington State Announces Nearly $1M in Grants for 23 Airports
Takeoffs and landings will be smoother and safer thanks in part to nearly $1 million in state grants recently awarded to 23 Washington airports. The grants will fund 29 different airport projects, 86 percent of which will improve pavement. The Washington State Department of Transportation places a priority on maintaining airport pavements to preserve facilities […]
Governor Corbett Announces $3.7 Million Investment in 19 Airports
Governor Tom Corbett announced a $3.7 million state investment that will help 19 airports enhance their operations and accommodate increasing business needs. "Transportation is an economic driver, and Pennsylvania’s aviation industry plays a major role in delivering good-paying jobs and connections for commerce," Governor Corbett said. "We continue to invest in airport improvement projects because […]
Study Examines Pavement Condition of State’s Airports
A new study is evaluating the current condition and preservation needs of Washington’s airport pavements. The 2012 Washington Airport Pavement Management Study will examine pavements at 95 public-use airports to determine their current condition and reduce future repair costs. WSDOT Aviation has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., assisted by CH2M Hill and CivilTech, to […]
$6.8 Million Grant For Boise AIr Terminal/Gowen Field Announced
U. S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a $6.8 million dollar grant to rehabilitate the primary runway at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho. The Secretary, accompanied by Mayor David Bieter and U.S. Representative Randy Labrador, made the announcement during a visit to Boise. “Safety is our number-one priority,” LaHood said. “This grant […]
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NASAO and Alliance Applaud Oklahoma, Rhode Island Governors for Recognizing Aviation and Aerospace in August
Adding to the more than 40 state governors signing proclamations recognizing the value of aviation and aerospace in their respective states, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee both signed proclamations drawing attention to the aviation and aerospace industry. In Rhode Island, home to more than 1,000 pilots, Chaffee declared […]
