Saab Sensis Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the defense and security company Saab, is helping to advance several NextGen concepts and technologies through its program leadership and deployment of tools at the Florida NextGen Test Bed (FTB) in Daytona Beach, Florida. Key projects, including Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) demonstrations, […]
Vaisala Enhances Accuracy and Performance of Its Global GLD360 Lightning Data
Vaisala owns and operates the leading global lightning detection network, the Global Lightning Dataset GLD360, which now offers lightning data with greater location accuracy, improved polarity classification and peak current estimates. These enhancements in data quality will help customers make more informed decisions, increase operational safety and efficiency, and deliver better services. Vaisala has implemented […]
Summerell Joins Louisiana Aviation Staff
Tonjia Summerell has joined the Louisiana DOTD Aviation Section as an Assistant Program Manager to assist with document tracking, document reviewing, project number requests, and special projects such as the Aviation Art Contests, among other various tasks. Brad Brandt, Aviation Director, made the announcement last week. Summerell is a Louisiana native with a Bachelor’s degree […]
Louisiana Governor Proclaims December as General Aviation Month
Governor Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, proclaimed December 2011 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Louisiana. The proclamation, signed December 1st, stated that the state of Louisiana has a significant interest in the continued vitality of general aviation, (GA) aerospace, aircraft manufacturing, educational institutions and aviation organizations. The proclamation stated that there are 74 airports serving […]
Piper Aircraft – Services Business Unit Leaders Named
Vero Beach, Fla., Dec. 07, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has named seasoned aerospace executives to head its new Piper Aircraft – Services business unit dedicated to performing manufacturing, engineering and technical services for other companies. Piper Aircraft – Manufacturing Services and Piper Aircraft – Engineering Services will provide professional services to companies primarily involved […]
FAA Announces Changes to the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request (BARR) Program
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that, effective immediately, general aviation or on-demand charter aircraft owners or operators seeking to keep their aircraft’s registration number from being displayed over public data systems during flight no longer need to submit a Certified Security Concern to the FAA. As a result of language in […]
Piper Delivers Twin-Engine Trainers to China
Vero Beach, Fla., Nov. 29, 2011 – Piper Aircraft Inc. will deliver the last of seven twin-engine Piper Seminole advanced training aircraft to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China this December. While neither organization is disclosing the fleet purchase price, the retail value of seven new Seminole aircraft totals nearly $4.2 million. Under the […]
HAI DVD Puts Spotlight on Women
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton Hearing the word “helicopter” might bring to mind the early drawings done in the 1500s by brilliant, Italian inventor, Leonardo Da Vinci, which might be thought of as a forerunner to today’s rotorcraft. But, most aviators think of Russian-born Igor Sikorsky as the “father of helicopters” because he built the first […]
Cutter Aviation Named Authorized Service Center for GE M601 & H80
An agreeement has been signed between Cutter Aviation and GE Aviation for Cutter to become an Authorized Service Center for GE’s M601 and H80 turboprop engines. The agreement was made final during the 2011 NBAA Convention in Las Vegas, NV. As part of the agreement, Cutter Aviation will offer comprehensive line maintenance, removals and re-installations […]
Tennessee Aeronautics Commission Tabs Orellana as New Aviation Director
The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission has named William B. Orellana as the new Aeronautics Division Director. In his new post, Orellana will oversee the division which has responsibilities of licensing all of Tennessee’s general aviation airports as well as overseeing grants to improve these facilities. TDOT’s Aeronautics Division also provides aircraft services for state government executives, […]
