In an effort to guide future enhancements of the state’s aeronautics system, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gary Hannig announced this week the start of a statewide aviation economic impact study to measure the local economic benefits of Illinois’ system of airports. Over 100 airports statewide will be examined during the 18-month study and […]
Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition Holds First of Three Conferences
The Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition (UMGAC) held its first of three conferences on May 12, 2011 in Marquette at Northern Michigan University. According to the Coalition, “The mission is to join private and public sector partners across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and bordering regions, with experts from throughout the world, to develop new […]
Kelly Pruitt Stepping down from Post at DOAV
Kelly Pruitt has posted her last blog on the Virginia Department of Aviation website. Pruitt, a public relations specialist with the DOAV, has accepted a position with the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Pruitt expressed her thanks to each and everyone one that has read her blog and shared in her aviation adventures and news for […]
Rogers Selected for AAAE 2012 Distinguished Service Award
Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers, A.A.E. was named to receive the American Association of Airport Executives 2012 Distinguished Service Award at the 83rd Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, held May 15- 18. "I am truly honored," Rogers said. "Service to the Salina community, State of Kansas and AAAE has been important to me. […]
PIPER NAMES SIM AVIATION AS RUSSIAN DEALER FOR NEW AIRCRAFT SALES
Piper Aircraft Inc. has named Sim Aviation, based in Russia’s Krasnodar region as the company’s new aircraft dealer for all of Russia. The announcement was made here at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) where Piper and its dealers are meeting with the European business aviation community. “Sim Aviation sales professionals are on […]
FAA Releases Model Code of Conduct for Flight Instructors
The FAA FAASTeam recently announced the availability of an internationally recognized Model Code of Conduct for Flight Instructors. FAASTeam Outreach Program Manager, Bryan Neville, said in a release that it can be found on www.FAASafety.gov in two places: On the Home page under the Resources tab – Online Resources – Resources for Pilots – Pilots-CFI […]
EMBRAER EXECUTIVE JETS APPOINTS JIM BECKSTEIN VICE PRESIDENT OF PRE-OWNED AIRCRAFT SALES
Embraer announces that Jim Beckstein has been named Vice President of the Company’s newly created Pre-Owned Sales Department for the Executive Jets division. Beckstein will manage all activities associated with this new department, which include trade quotes and pre-owned aircraft sales. He will report to Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets. “Jim brings a wealth […]
Embraer Appoints Clint Clouatre VP of Marketing, Embraer Executive jets
Clint Clouatre, who has been the Embraer Executive Jets Sr. Manager of Marketing for the North American division, has been appointed Vice President of Marketing – Embraer Executive Jets. He will report to Ernest Edwards, President, Embraer Executive Jets. In his new position, Clouatre will be responsible for worldwide marketing initiatives of the Executive Jets […]
TSA’s Delauter Stepping Down
Brian Delauter, will be stepping down from his post as general manager for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of General Aviation effective May 23. Delauter, who has taken a position in the private sector, has held the TSA post since July of 2009. The selection of Delauter, a pilot and someone very familiar with […]
FAA Revises Proposal to Enhance Air Carrier Training Programs
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed a substantial and wide-ranging overhaul of air carrier crew training. The supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) addresses comments from the January 2009 proposal and provisions laid out in the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010. “The United States has the world’s safest […]
