Pinnacle Aviation, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has expanded its presence to the state of New Jersey by adding a late model Cessna Citation CJ3 to its fleet. Unlike most other jets, this aircraft features an aerial cockpit camera that allows passengers in the cabin to watch their flight from a pilot’s point of view. Features […]
State Aviation Director Urges Calm in Wake of Reno Plane Crash
Oklahoma’s head aviation official says air travel is still the safest mode of transportation in the U.S. and is urging calm in the aftermath of Last Friday’s air race tragedy in Reno, Nev., in which a modified World War II aircraft crashed into a crowd of spectators, killing 10 people, including the pilot. Victor Bird, […]
U.S. and Australia Agree to Cooperate To Develop Alternative Aviation Fuels
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Australia’s Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue research and development of clean, sustainable alternative aviation fuels. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Australian Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley recently signed the agreement. […]
DAHER-SOCATA’s TBM 850 on Display at Reno Air Races
DAHER-SOCATA announced its plan to exhibit its TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft during this weekend’s 48th National Championship Air Races, in Reno, Nevada, which is one of the world’s most unique aviation and motorsports events. The participation follows a high-profile air race challenge between the TBM 850 and a World War II P-51 Mustang […]
Hilo airport runway repair funds top $10M
The Hawaii Department of Transportation will receive a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for $10,615,395 to refurbish a runway at Hilo International Airport, according to Senators Daniel K. Inouye, Daniel K. Akaka and U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono. The money will be used for the construction phase of the runway rehabilitation underway on runway 3/21 […]
TBM Owners Gather in Colorado Springs for 8th Annual Event
The TBM Owners and Pilot Association (TBMOPA), an independent users group of DAHER-SOCATA’s TBM 700 and TBM 850 very fast turboprop aircraft, held their 8th annual convention, August 31 through September 5, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This year’s gathering welcomed more than 300 attendees taking part in the event, with a presence on the ramp […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Bond Rating Among Highest in the Nation
Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) affirmed its ‘AA-‘ rating on Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s (airport) outstanding senior-lien bonds. S&P also affirmed its ‘A+’ ratings on the airport’s outstanding junior-lien revenue bonds. The international ratings organization noted that the airport serves as the state’s largest airport, maintains good revenue diversity and is attractive to […]
The C-NM5 Makes its Maiden Flight
India’s CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL – a constituent laboratory of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research), and Mahindra Aerospace (a part of India’s US $12.5 billion Mahindra Group) announced this week the successful maiden flight of their jointly developed C-NM5 aircraft, marking an important milestone in their collaborative aircraft development program. The program is […]
Budget, First-Ever Air Service Incentive Plan Approved by Tucson Airport Authority Board
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors announced this week the approval of a first-ever Air Service Incentive program and a $43.5 million operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, which begins Oct. 1, 2011. This is an increase of approximately $6.5 million, or just under 18 percent from FY2011. The Board […]
Non-Profit New Challenge for Former Aviation Director
After 24 years in the private sector in the FBO business and over 16 years in the public sector with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Jack Ferns is trying his hand in the non-profit sector. "It has a number of challenges," said Ferns, who has been the executive director of the Aviation Museum of […]
