The graduation ceremony for the week-long FAA Aviation Career Education (ACE)Camp hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale was held on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH). A total of 19 students from Colorado, Illinois, Missouri and Ohio completed the camp. The graduation was attended by approximately 50 family members and friends of the campers, plus […]
New Palm Springs Control Tower Taking Shape
By Kim Stevens Construction is about 50 percent complete on the new air traffic control tower at the Palm Springs International Airport. The underground utilities, structural steel and concrete work is essentially done. According to the FAA, the contractor is now working on electrical rough in, mechanical rough in, and metal stud walls. The electrical […]
Disappointment Expressed by LaHood and Babbitt after Congress Fails to Extend Reauthorization
Both Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt expressed disappointment after Congress adjourned for the week without passing a clean FAA reauthorization extension. LaHood said that because of their inaction, states and airports won’t be able to work on their construction projects, and too many people will have to go without a paycheck. […]
A.E.R.O., Inc. Publishes New User Friendly Aircraft Parts Catalog
AERO, a supplier of aircraft engine parts and airframe components to the General Aviation and Sport industry announced the release of its new user friendly parts catalog. The 190 – page full color catalog is packed with products from Engine Cylinders, Engine Parts, Magnetos, Starters, Alternators, Brake Disc, Brake Linings, Maintenance Tools, Tires, Tubes and […]
Hawker Beechcraft to Showcase Entire Family of Beechcraft Products at EAA AirVenture
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) has announced it will feature its entire lineup of commercial Beechcraft products at the 2011 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture, July 25-31, in Oshkosh, Wis. The company’s exhibit will include the show debut of the new King Air 250 along with a Premier IA, King Air 350i, King Air C90GTx, Baron […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Selects New Officers for FY 2012
Tulsa’s Rick Armstrong (pictured at right) was recently selected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Armstrong will head the seven-member board responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and improvement of the Oklahoma Airport System and […]
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Urges Swift Action by Congress on FAA Bill
In an effort to avoid airport project construction delays and employee furloughs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt (pictured at right) called on Congress today to pass a clean extension of the FAA’s authorization. LaHood and Babbitt said they oppose the House bill because it includes controversial provisions that needlessly […]
PIPER TO DISPLAY PRODUCT LINE AT OSHKOSH; FIRST READY SET FLY OWNER TO MAKE APPEARANCE
Piper Aircraft Inc. announced the company will exhibit its product line and a mockup of its new PiperJet Altaire at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011, July 25-31. In addition, new Piper Archer owner and first Ready Set Fly pilot training participant Jon Roberts plans to attend the world’s largest gathering of general aviation enthusiasts to discuss […]
FuelerLinx launches enhanced FuelerLinx4.0™ – Mobile and Networked Version
FuelerLinx has announced the launch of the company’s FuelerLinx 4.0™ –a networked version with mobile accessibility, allowing users to manage their fuel prices while on the road. FuelerLinx 4.0, allows flight departments to research their contract fuel and FBO direct prices, request fuel quotes for multiple ICAOs and reconcile invoices in real time. The […]
FAA Western Pacific Region Presents Annual Awards
Article and Photos By Scott Malta During the luncheon on the opening day of the FAA’s 7th Annual Airports Conference, June 7, 2011 in Anaheim, CA, several airports and other organizations were recognized for their outstanding contributions to aviation. William Withycombe, Regional Administrator and Brian Armstrong, Manager, Airport Safety, Standards & Compliance Branch – FAA […]
