Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has unveiled its new Pilot Protection Services (PPS) program, designed to help members avoid problems that can threaten their pilot and medical certificates while also providing professional insights and assistance when they have a problem. The core benefits of the new program are: year-round tips […]
National Aviation Organizations Commend Maine Governor for Declaring April “General Aviation Appreciation Month”
Washington, DC – Today, national aviation organizations applauded Maine Governor Paul LePage for declaring April “GeneralAviation Appreciation Month.” Maine becomes the 38th state to officially recognize the importance of general aviation and its tremendous economic impact, both locally and nationally. Across the state, general aviation airports have an annual economic output of $521 million. “The […]
Philadelphia International Airport launches ITT Exelis Symphony® OpsVueä flight tracking and situational awareness system
HERNDON, Va., April 30, 2012 – Under an agreement with Philadelphia International Airport, ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) is providing the airport with its Symphony OpsVue flight tracking and situational awareness system. Symphony OpsVue offers a real-time view of airway and airport activity, which allows for safer, more efficient operations. Providing flexible data visualization options, the […]
Drop in Revenue Brings Change to Arkansas Grant Program
Arkansas airports may have to wait to get improvements at their airports, including hangar renovations, terminal improvements, fuel and security systems. A reported drop in sales tax revenue has led to a decision by the Arkansas Aeronautics Commission to cut back on grants. It was reported in the Department’s latest newsletter that they will remain […]
Missouri Releases New Airport Directory
The 2012-13 Missouri Airport Directory is now available. The flight-planning tool that provides facility information to pilots and users of Missouri’s system of public-use airports, is produced by the Missouri Department of Transportation. The directory is provided free-of-charge with funding for this and all state aviation programs coming from aviation fuel taxes and not from […]
TSA’s Pistole Delivers Keynote at AAAE
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole delivered the keynote address during the AmericanAssociation of Airport Executives (AAAE) awards luncheon on Wednesday in Phoenix. The association wrapped up its four day event with the final banquet that evening. An estimated 2,000 delegates and exhibitors attended the 84th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition. The last […]
AOPA’s Spence Takes Over As Acting Secretary General of IAOPA
Craig Spence has been named acting Secretary General of the International Council of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (IAOPA) replacing John Sheehan, who retired this week. Spence is currently AOPA’s vice president of operations and international affairs, where he leads advocacy efforts on safety and security regulatory and operational issues affecting pilots, aircraft, airspace, air […]
Max-Viz Enhanced Vision System Approval Near for Hawker Biz Jets
PORTLAND, Ore., April 30, 2012 – Max-Viz’s Enhanced Vision System for Hawker business jets in the field is on track for Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval within the next two months. Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support’s program for installation of Max-Viz EVS-1500 Infrared Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900 series […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASE LATEST 2012 AIRCRAFT COST EVALUATOR VOLUME I
May 2012 – Orleans, MA — Conklin & de Decker has released the latest Aircraft Cost Evaluator for 2012, delivering the most up-to-date operating, benchmarking and ownership cost data available to the aviation industry. Aircraft Cost Evaluator is the most extensive operating cost database and is part of the family of aircraft operating and acquisition […]
84th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition Opens in Phoenix
It Comes to 2 Life is the theme of this year’s 84th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition being held in Phoenix, Arizona Sunday April 29th – May 2nd. The conference officially kicked off Sunday evening with the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Corporate Appreciation reception. New this year are the concurrent educational sessions which are […]