FAA Issues Residential Through-The-Fence Policy

An interim policy has been issued by the FAA on residential through-the-fence (RTTF) access agreements at federally-funded airports. The policy released last week outlines the requirements that airport sponsors must follow if they wish to continue RTTF agreements at federally-funded airports. These agreements allow people who own residential property with aircraft storage facilities near an […]

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New Hampshire Governor Praised by GA for Declaring March “General Aviation Appreciation Month”

Last week, national aviation organizations applauded New Hampshire Governor John Lynch for declaring March "General Aviation Appreciation Month." General aviation alone drives over $639 million in economic activity and supports over 8,000 jobs across the state. In response to the proclamation, the following groups stated:            Henry Ogrodzinski, President of the National Association of State Aviation […]

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Turbomeca (Safran group) Agrees to Sponsor Conklin & de Decker’s Maintenance Management Seminar

Conklin & de Decker’s Helicopter Maintenance Management – Essential Tools for Your New Role, received a recent boost when Turbomeca agreed to sponsor the 2-day event. “We recognize the value of maintenance technicians receiving training that supplements their technical backgrounds as they make or have the desire to make the transition into managerial positions.   The […]

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Economic Impact of Aviation in North Dakota

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is pleased to announce the results of a recent study regarding the economic impact of aviation in the state of North Dakota. Aviation is a significant economic catalyst in North Dakota. The study analyzed numerous segments in the aviation industry and determined aviation related activity creates nearly 15,500 jobs and […]

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PIPER APPOINTS NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORP. AS AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA

Piper Aircraft Inc. has appointed National Airways Corp. (NAC) as the company’s Authorized Distributor for Sub-Saharan Africa, effective immediately. NAC, through its wholly owned subsidiary 43 Air School, is the largest Piper fleet operator in Africa. “NAC’s proven expertise with the Piper product line, its Piper fleet experience and proven aviation success in Africa makes […]

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FAA Celebrates Improvements at Asheville Regional Airport

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today celebrated the completion of terminal improvements at North Carolina’s Asheville Regional Airport, paid for with $7.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. “Investing in our nation’s airports provides an important avenue for economic growth and helps us compete in the global economy,” said […]

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New Airport Weather Data Service Solution from Vaisala

Vaisala introduces a completely new way of producing weather information for aviation purposes. In cooperation with Finnish airport and air navigation services provider Finavia, Vaisala has developed a concept called "AWOS as a Service", a solution which transfers the ownership and operation of all weather observation systems at an airport to Vaisala who then delivers […]

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Reliable Weather Information to Increase Flight Safety at Small Airports

Vaisala introduces a new aviation weather system that has been developed specifically to the needs of small airports and helipads. Designed as efficient but affordable, the Vaisala AviMet® Small Airport System improves flight safety on smaller, uncategorized airports by providing continuous, real-time weather reports to pilots and airport operators.   Information on current weather conditions […]

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