When Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Tim Rogers, A.A.E. earned the American Association of Airport Executives prestigious Distinguished Service Award, it was easy for him to decide where the $5000 honorarium that came with it would end up. The Wings Over Salina Air Museum is in the initial fund raising stage and Rogers’ $5000 check […]
Former State Aviation Official Joins Jviation
Chris Pomeroy has joined Jviation, Inc. as a Senior Planner/Project Manager in their Denver, Colorado office. Jviation is an aviation-focused planning, engineering and construction management firm. Pomeroy, (Shown at right) a former state aviation official, brings more than 17 years of agency and consulting experience in airport planning and management working on both small and […]
Iowa Airport seeking proposals for airport manager/FBO
The Independence Municipal Airport is seeking proposals for an independent contractor to serve as airport manager and fixed-based operator (FBO). See below for details. The city of Independence is seeking qualifications for those interested in providing on-site services to the city of Independence Municipal Airport as a the FBO and airport manager (one position) for […]
Idaho Governor C.L. Butch Otter Calls on President Obama to Protect General Aviation
Washington, DC – Today, the Alliance for Aviation Across America released a letter from Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter to President Obama asking the administration to recognize the vital importance of general aviation for the economy and communities across the state of Idaho and country. Governor Otter specifically highlighted the need to protect this […]
Piper Exhibits at AERO Friedrichshafen 2012
Vero Beach, Fla., April 12, 2012 – Continuing its globalization initiatives Piper Aircraft Inc. will again exhibit a major portion of its training and business aircraft line at AERO Friedrichshafen, April 18-21. "AERO Friedrichshafen is a serious venue for reaching customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa," said Enrico Evers, Piper Regional Sales Director, […]
Colorado State Patrol’s New Cessna 182 Turbos
Two Colorado State Patrol Cessna 182 Turbos fly over the Southwest Rockies. Photo by Shahn Sederberg, Communications Specialist with the Colorado Division of Aeronautics. Attachment:
New Video Tells Alaska Aviation Lifeline Story
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Division of Statewide Aviation produced the first of a two-part series video illustrating how aviation serves as a lifeline for 82% of the communities in Alaska. Filmed in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, the video features interviews with village residents and service providers who describe how important aviation is in […]
New Platts “Microsite” Increases Transparency in Jet Fuel
Platts, a global energy, petrochemicals and metals information provider, announced this week that it has enhanced its website www.platts.com to include a special section aimed at the energy information needs of the aviation industry. Dave Ernsberger, (shown at right) Platts global editorial director of oil said that they’re pleased to introduce a one-stop source of […]
Piper Adds Dealer in Central America
Vero Beach, Fla., April 9, 2012 – Piper Aircraft Inc. has named Duran Aviation, Inc. as distributor for its new airplane sales in Central America. Duran Aviation is a part of Company Consultenos, S.A., which is a family-owned company that is involved in several areas, including automotive, golfing, and real estate. With hangar facilities at […]
Sensenich Celebrates 80 Years in business with 80% off
Sensenich Propeller will be celebrating 80 years in business at the Airventure Oshkosh 2012 fly-in this year, by giving one of its next 80 customers an 80% discount on his or her new prop. "I hate gimmicks," says company President Don Rowell, "but hey, this is a birthday celebration; and who wouldn’t want 80% off?" […]
