The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Division of Statewide Aviation produced the first of a two-part series video illustrating how aviation serves as a lifeline for 82% of the communities in Alaska. Filmed in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the video features interviews with village residents and service providers who describe how important aviation is in […]
New Platts “Microsite” Increases Transparency in Jet Fuel
Platts, a global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider, announced this week that it has enhanced its website www.platts.com to include a special section aimed at the energy information needs of the aviation industry. Dave Ernsberger, (shown at right) Platts global editorial director of oil said that they’re pleased to introduce a one-stop source of […]
Piper Adds Dealer in Central America
Vero Beach, Fla., April 9, 2012 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has named Duran Aviation, Inc. as distributor for its new airplane sales in Central America. Duran Aviation is a part of Company Consultenos, S.A., which is a family-owned company that is involved in several areas, including automotive, golfing, and real estate. With hangar facilities at […]
Sensenich Celebrates 80 Years in business with 80% off
Sensenich Propeller will be celebrating 80 years in business at the Airventure Oshkosh 2012 fly-in this year, by giving one of its next 80 customers an 80% discount on his or her new prop. "I hate gimmicks," says company President Don Rowell, "but hey, this is a birthday celebration; and who wouldn’t want 80% off?" […]
Warrior Aviation Creating Affinity Partnerships To Assist Veterans
Warrior Aviation, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating career opportunities for returning veterans, is offering companies the unique opportunity to become Affinity Partners. Specifically, they seek those firms excited about the prospect of implementing various programs to help the veterans further their careers and dreams. These programs provide training, mentoring, career placement and recruiting. […]
CABAA RECEIVES “SPIRIT OF FLIGHT” AWARD
Chicago, IL – April 4th, 2012 – The Chicago Area Business Aviation Association (CABAA) has been selected as the 2012 recipient of the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame (IAHF), Spirit of Flight Award. The Spirit of Flight Award is given annually to an organization that has made substantial contribution to aviation in Illinois, is based […]
GA8 AIRVAN BECOMES MOST PRODUCED AUSTRALIAN DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED AIRCRAFT
GA8 Airvan #175 has rolled off the assembly line at GippsAERO in Morwell, Victoria, and in so doing makes Airvan the most produced Australian designed and manufactured aircraft in history. The event will be marked with a ceremony at the GippsAero factory, Latrobe Valley Airport on Thursday April 5. The tile has until now been […]
NASAO Center Announces Best Practices and Innovation in Aviation Award
The NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education (NASAO Center) announces the best practices and innovation in aviation awards program recognizing state aviation programs. The non-competitive awards are divided into two categories: best practices and the Aviation Innovation Recognition (AIR) Award and are judged based on their own merits according the criteria outlined for the […]
NextGen Initiative Launched in Houston
HOUSTON – Top U.S. Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration officials met with aviation partners in Houston today as part of a newly-launched collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance and reduce emissions generated by aircraft flying into and out of Houston’s airports. “Houston is testing technology and […]
Tennessee Approves Grants Totaling $352,650
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today that federal and state aeronautics grants totaling $352,650 have been approved for six Tennessee airports. Airports receiving grants include : Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (Union City), Shelbyville Municipal Airport, General DeWitt Spain General Aviation Airport (Memphis), Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Greeneville-Greene County Municipal Airport and Tullahoma Municipal Airport. For more details on each of these grants […]
