The FAA provided the graphic above that shows airport improvement grants for development projects that enhance capacity, safety, and security, as well as for aircraft noise compatibility planning and programs. Recovery funding will be used to issue discretionary grants to airports, with priority given to those projects that can be completed within two years.
Two New FAA Regional Administrators Appointed
March 16, 2009 –Focus FAA Joe Miniace (pictured) and Kathryn Vernon have been named administrators for the Central Region and Northwest Mountain Region, respectively. Miniace will take over the Central Region on May 4, following the retirement of Chris Blum. Miniace is deputy assistant administrator for human resource management and strategic labor relations, a position […]
No Plane No Gain Goes on the Air to Educate Audiences About the Value of Business Aviation
Washington, DC, March 3, 2009 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the start of the television and newspaper advertising initiatives for the two Associations’ No Plane No Gain initiative. The advertising began over the past weekend, with a 30-second television spot broadcast during a series of […]
2009 NAT’L GENERAL AVIATION AWARD WINNERS NAMED
LONGMONT, Colorado (12 March 2009) – In each of the past 45 years, the General Aviation Awards program and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recognized a small group of aviation professionals in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, avionics, and safety for their contributions to aviation, education, and flight safety. This awards program […]
First Economic Recovery Money Released; Secretary LaHood Announces $12 Million for Pennsylvania Airports
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airports will receive the first funding allocations for airport infrastructure projects under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. "This is money that will create jobs now – but it’s also an investment in the long-term safety […]
NASAO Announces Speakers for Legislative Conference
The National Association of State Aviation Officials, (NASAO) announced that AOPA President Craig Fuller will be the keynote speaker for Monday’s luncheon at the annual Legislative Conference to be held in Washington DC, March 29th through March 31st. Mr. Fuller will share his insights on current aviation issues and trends, as well as his new […]
Letter From NATA President James K. Coyne To President Obama
NATA.aero.com March 4, 2009 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Barack Obama: At a White House gathering this week you spoke about your helicopter, Marine One, as a new experience. I’m sure you’re also learning to appreciate Air Force […]
Cutter Aviation Takes Delivery of Last Dealer-Sold Bonanza
Painted to match the first Bonanza accepted by Cutter Aviation in 1946, the G36 was picked up in early February from Wichita and flown to Phoenix by William R. "Bill" Cutter and Sid Cutter. The two brothers were the second generation owners of Cutter Aviation after taking over from their father William P. Cutter who […]
FAA Names Aviation Safety Executives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Lynne A. Osmus today announced several key personnel changes in the agency’s aviation safety organization. Peggy Gilligan was named the new associate administrator for aviation safety. Gilligan has served as deputy assistant administrator for aviation safety since July 1995. Previously, she was chief of staff for […]
Panther International Introduces Voss
Panther International has introduced the newest member of the company’s leadership team. He is Steve J. Voss, a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting and finance. Founded in 1994, Panther International provides comprehensive design and development services for government agencies, corporations, small business and non-profits. Contact Panther at: […]
















