The latest electronic issue of the State Aviation Journal has been posted to the website. The August/September issue features articles on Stennis International Airport, a recap of the EAA’s AirVenture 2010, a focus on aviation in North Dakota including Greg Haug, Manager of the Bismarck Municipal Airport, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission and highlights from […]
Metro Denver EDC Names Vallin to leadership position
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) announced several new appointments to leadership positions on its Executive Committee and its industry-focused affiliates Sept 2, 2010. Travis Vallin, vice president and senior project manager for Jviation, will serve as chair of the Metro Denver Aviation Coalition (MDAC) and Bob Deibel, president and owner of […]
STEVE K EAGAN JOINS BELFORT SALES TEAM
BALTIMORE, MD. – Belfort Instrument Company, one of the country’s oldest meteorological sensor and meteorological system manufacturers, is pleased to announce that Steve K. Eagan has been hired by Belfort Instrument Company as Sales & Marketing Manager, Environmental Products. Steve has more than 20 years in the environmental sensor and system markets including synoptic meteorological […]
FAA Announces New Online Course on Taxi Procedures
Two Major procedural changes are incorporated in the current revision to this course. The changes affect Taxi and Ground Movement Operations – Now requiring an ATC clearance prior to crossing ANY runway – Active, Inactive or Closed. In addition, the course addresses the change concerning harmonization between the FAA and the International Civil Aviation Organization […]
Obenauer Leaving Bismarck ADO
Steve Obenauer, Manager of the Bismarck Airports District Office, (ADO) announced this week that he is being reassigned to Minneapolis as the ADO manger there. Obenauer told the State Aviation Journal that it was not an easy choice. The folks in North Dakota are "outstanding people," said Obenauer. My experiences in the Dakotas and association […]
Fulton Receives Tennessee Award for Career Contributions
Each year during its Annual Airports Conference, the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to aviation by presenting "Awards of Excellence" in five categories. This year the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission presented their "Career Contributions to Aviation" award to Dave Fulton (Texas), a native Tennessean, stating that he has set a career example for […]
Weidemenn Stepping Down from TXDOT Aviation Division
Karon Wiedemann is retiring from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division following 38 years of service. Her last day is August 31. Karon received the 2009 NASAO State Aviation Distinguished Service Award in Tucson, Arizona for her exemplary work and dedication to the progress of aviation in her state. (Wiedemenn is pictured with NASAO […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER ANNOUNCES 11th ANNUAL AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION SEMINAR IN SCOTTSDALE
Phoenix, AZ – August 26, 2010 — Conklin & de Decker will host the 11th Annual Aircraft Acquisition and Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 30 – December 1, 2010 at the Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort. Unique from other seminars and workshops, the Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar is the only seminar […]
FAA Celebrates Completion of San Francisco International Airport Recovery Act Projects
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today marked the completion of $14.5 million in runway projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) that will ensure continued safety for flights at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). “The Recovery Act made it possible for this important […]
FAA says increased number of security related TFRs across the country expected.
The FAA’s FAAST Team has announced that the agency expects an increase in the number of security related temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) across the country and that all pilots and aircraft operators should be aware. Reviewing NOTAMs prior to each flight is critical to flight safety. Pilots and aircraft operators should make every effort to […]
