U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the award of $77 million in grants to 22 University Transportation Centers (UTCs) to advance research and education programs that address critical transportation challenges facing our nation. The UTCs, which are located throughout the United States, conduct research that directly supports the priorities of the U.S. Department of Transportation […]
Sky Harbor Names New Community Development, Government Relations Chief
Marchelle Franklin has been named Deputy Aviation Director for Community Development and Government Relations for Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ. Franklin, whose experience includes more than 20 years of public- and private-sector leadership roles, will oversee legislative efforts and be the primary liaison to the Mayor’s Office and City Council. Franklin will […]
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration selects Saab Sensis for Airport Surface Surveillance Capability Program
Saab Sensis Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the defense and security company Saab, has been selected by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC) program. FAA has incrementally funded MUSD 5 (MSEK 34) of the MUSD 54 (MSEK 370) five year contract. In addition, options for deliveries beyond the […]
New book recounts author’s solo flight around globe at age 76
At the age of 76, rather than choosing a life of quiet retirement interspersed with trips to the golf course, Randolph decided that he would embark on the flight of a lifetime. After building his single engine plane, Randolph flew it solo 27,000 nautical miles over three oceans, eight seas and three gulfs as well […]
AOPA Regional Manager Program Extends to Cover Hawaii
Frederick, MD – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will extend its field representation program to Hawaii, President Craig L. Fuller announced at a Pilot Town Hall in Honolulu. New Western Pacific Regional Manager John Pfeifer now has responsibility for Hawaii, California, Nevada and Arizona. On Jan. 2, AOPA launched its new Regional Manager Program […]
BELFORT DIGIWXTM WEATHER STATION INSTALLED AT PROVIDENCIALAES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BWI
Belfort Instrument Company, a manufacturer of meteorological sensor and systems, has installed its DigiWxTM Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at the Providencialaies International Airport (PLS), Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI. The AWOS AV provides real-time wind speed, wind direction, temperature, relative humidity, dew point and altimeter setting on a graphical display and on the Internet. […]
O’Hare Partnership Results in Honey of a Deal
By Lara Jackson (From the Nov/Dec issue of the State Aviatioin Journal) Something different can be seen around Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport – apiaries. Since May 2011, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has partnered with the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) with the operation of 33 apiaries, or bee hives, at a remote location off of one of the […]
TOP AIR SHOW PERFORMERS MAKE EARLY CONFIRMATIONS FOR EAA AIRVENTURE 2012
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — (Jan. 5, 2012) — Many of the world’s top air show performers have already given early confirmations to participate at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012, the 60th annual “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” scheduled for July 23-29 at Wittman Regional Airport. Daily air shows at EAA AirVenture are presented by Rockwell […]
New AOPA Regional Program Focuses on Advocacy, Community
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has announced the hiring of seven new, full-time regional managers to better build strong local GA communities and strengthen the organization’s relationships with state and local governments across the country. AOPA has had a successful regional representative program for many years, which focused on state and local advocacy. In […]
General Aviation Accident, Fatality Rates Drop in 2010
General aviation accidents and fatalities declined in 2010 for the fourth consecutive year, according to new National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) data. In total number, the 1,435 GA accidents marked a 20-year low, even as estimated total flight hours began to climb for the first time since the Great Recession began. There were 450 GA […]
