The 2011 U.S. National Skydiving Championships are taking place now at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. America’s top skydivers are competing for medals and the chance to represent the U.S. at prestigious international competitions around the world. Nationals isn’t just for hard-core competitors—everyday jumpers have come together to share their unique camaraderie, rub elbows with the […]
Palm Springs Air Museum to Celebrate 15 Years
On Saturday, November 12th, the Palm Springs Air Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a thanks to all who have served our country. The museum houses one of the nation’s largest collection of World War II flying aircraft and are displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars. The museum officially opened on […]
Life Changer – The Horrific Story of FedEx Flight 705
By Penny Rafferty Hamilton (Reprinted from the State Aviation Journal NASAO Conference Edition) Every NASAO conference is packed with top notch speakers, educational programs, and important aviation industry information. This year Tennessee featured its own Captain David Sanders (Ret.), winner of the Airline Pilots Association Gold Medal Award for heroism. Earning his Navy wings on […]
Women Take Flight at New England Air Museum
On Sunday, November 6th, the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, CT will present its seventh annual Women Take Flight event. Presented in cooperation with the New England Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, twenty extraordinary women who have pioneered new careers for females in aviation and aerospace engineering will share their experiences. Along with presentations, […]
New Laser Web Page Created by FAA to Help Make Reporting Easier
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created a new website to make it easier for pilots and the public to report laser incidents and obtain information on the subject, FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt announced recently. The website, which can be found at http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/report/laserinfo/,collects a wide array of laser information into one location. It includes links […]
GippsAERO and Jinggong General Aviation launch China distribution and support network for GA8 Airvan
GippsAERO, the Australian manufacturer of the GA8 Airvan, and Jinggong Aviation launched a sales distribution and support program for Mainland China at the inaugural China International General Aviation Convention (CIGAC) in Xi’an, China. The dealer agreement has been established as a response to meet the growing needs of the general aviation market in Mainland China, […]
Joe Pestka Shares His Thoughts About the Goals and Challenges as Incoming NASAO Chairman
Reprinted from the Special NASAO Conference Edition of the State Aviation Journal. Joe Pestka, Administrator of Aviation at the Missouri Department of Transportation, is the incoming NASAO Chairman. State Aviation Journal asked Pestka about the upcoming year. “I’m proud and honored to be a part of the NASAO family,” said Pestka. “As Henry […]
Tennessee Aeronautics Director Stepping Down
The National Association of State Aviation Officials, (NASAO) and state aviation is losing one of its most passionate and successful advocates in a couple of weeks. Brigadier General Robert V. Woods (USAF Ret.), announced his retirement as Director of the Tennessee Aeronautics Division effective November 4th. This, coming on the heels of the Division hosting […]
San Diego International Airport Receives $2 Million FAA Enviornmental Grant
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $2 million grant to San Diego International Airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels at the airport to improve air quality. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said that they are committed to helping airports around the country make the necessary infrastructure investments that will reduce fuel […]
New ADO Manager Introduced at Arizona Airports Conference
David Cushing, recently selected as the Los Angeles Airports District Office (ADO) Manager, was introduced to Arizona airport managers at the 2011 annual "Walter Burg" Fall conference organized each year by the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA). (Cushing shown with Debbie Roth. Photo by Kim Stevens) Although there is talk of the FAA Western Pacific Region […]
