Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced recently that David Grizzle will be the chief operating officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization. Babbitt said that Grizzle is the right person to take on the critical challenge facing the agency. Grizzle was credited by U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood as having a unique ability […]
FAA Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Air Traffic Control
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of federal air traffic control as American aviation experiences its safest period ever. Since its inception with 15 workers operating in just three control centers in 1936, the agency has become a world leader, pioneering safety improvements and developing new technology to […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER RELEASE 2011/2012 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE COMPARATOR
Conklin & de Decker has announced the release of their 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator claiming the most comprehensive aircraft comparison data available to the industry. As part of a family of innovative software products created by Conklin & de Decker, the Aircraft Performance Comparator is a tool for acquiring a Business Jet, Turboprop, Piston airplane, […]
Sensis Corporation to be Acquired by Saab
Sensis Corp., of Syracuse, N.Y., a provider of air traffic management (ATM) systems and surveillance technologies, announced that a definitive agreement has been reached with Saab to be purchased for $155 million. According to a Sensis spokesperson, the coupling of Sensis’ and Saab’s advanced Air Traffic Management and civil security portfolios – including radar and […]
Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference Held in Green Bay
Photos and Story by Rose Dorcey The 56th Annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference, held last month at Hotel Sierra in Green Bay, brought together professionals from all areas of the aviation community. Airport managers, engineers, pilots, municipal airport committee members, aviation business owners, and state and federal officials discussed and exchanged ideas and information of interest […]
Weiler to Leave MoDOT for Springfield Airport Job
Brian C. Weiler will be stepping down from his position as Multimodal Director for the Missouri Department of Transportation to assume the duties of Director of Aviation for the City of Springfield, Missouri and Springfield-Branson National Airport. Weiler, 45, in his current possition is responsible for state government involvement in aviation, rail, waterways, transit and […]
PIPER NAMES MICHAEL DOW AS CHIEF OF PRODUCTION FOR PIPERJET ALTAIRE
Piper Aircraft Inc. has named 30-year aerospace veteran Michael Dow as chief of Production for the company’s new single-engine business jet, the PiperJet Altaire. He reports to Piper Vice President of Operations Simon Caldecott. Michael Dow is a successful manufacturing executive with substantial experience in aerospace engineering and operations, said Caldecott. He has served in […]
Federal Grants Issued to 10 South Dakota Airports
Ten airports in South Dakota are getting $1.3 million from the U.S. Transportation Department through a program administered by the Federal Aviation Administration. The grants go toward improvements related to airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns. Airports receiving grants are located at Belle Fourche, Britton, Custer, Vermillion, Martin, Murdo, Webster, Faulkton, Wagner and Bison […]
Colorado Aviation Businesses Encouraged by National Industry Leaders
By Penny Hamilton The Colorado Aviation Business Aviation Association (CABA) recently held its second annual “Aviation Saves Lives, Jobs, Economies and Communities” events at Centennial Airport. A sold-out industry dinner of CABA members and guests, aviation-related business leaders, pilots, airport managers, political and media representatives, heard from top national aviation leaders. Aircraft […]
PHX Sky Train™ to Reach All Terminals, Nearly 6 Years Earlier Than Planned
Stage 1 of the PHX Sky Train will open in 2013, running from the 44th Street Metro Light Rail, to East Economy Parking and Terminal 4. A continuation to the other terminals and the Rental Car Center was not scheduled to open until 2020. Today the Phoenix City Council approved connecting with all terminals by […]
