The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently announced the winner of the Louisiana Airport of the Year, naming the False River Regional Airport. To be considered eligible for the award, an airport must have managed all maintenance inspection issues, managed all significant safety-related features, and made a significant impact on aviation through safety […]
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Airport Manager Position Available at False River Regional Airport
False River Regional Airport is seeking a highly motivated experienced individual for the position of Airport Manager. Individuals interested may send their resume to frapla30@bellsouth.net , subject Airport Manager Position, or by mail to: False River Regional Airport, ATTN: Airport Manager Position, P. O. Box 97, New Roads, LA 70760. Resumes are due by October […]
DOTD Celebrates May as General Aviation Appreciation Month
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) celebrates the month of May as General Aviation Appreciation Month. General aviation supports a vital role in the state’s response to business development, job creation, aerospace manufacturing, aviation education, emergency management, agricultural support, and search and rescue operations. “On behalf of the whole department, we recognize the […]
DOTD Aviation Section Announces New Aviation Program
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s Aviation Section has announced a new program aimed towards driving tourism to Louisiana airports. The Louisiana airport passport program, called Fly Louisiana, is designed to encourage pilots and aviation enthusiasts to visit airports throughout the state. Fly Louisiana supports general aviation, local businesses and tourism in the state […]
Civix Enters Transaction Agreement with TSA for Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS)
Civix has announced that it has entered into a transaction agreement with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer its Aviation Channeling and Data Management System (ACDMS), formerly known as Designated Aviation Channeling (DAC) services, to facilitate the communication of biographic and biometric data securely from aviation badging entities to TSA. Civix, an industry leader […]
Louisiana’s DOTD Announces Inaugural Aviation Award Winners
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced the winners of the inaugural Louisiana Airport of the Year and Aviation Professional of the Year awards. The awards were presented on October 26, at the 2021 Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates Annual Conference held at the downtown Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. “On behalf of […]
NBAA Unveils 2021 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40; Includes Tina Wilson, Louisiana DOTD
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has unveiled the 2021 Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40, which recognizes rising leaders who are driving innovation within the industry. Among those selected this year is Christina Wilson, Aviation Development Program Manager with the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development. “We are very proud of Tina and what […]
Louisiana DOTD Aviation Division and Director of Aviation Recognized with Awards from LAMA
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Office of Multimodal Commerce’s Aviation Division was recently recognized with the Special Recognition Award by the Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates (LAMA) during their 50th anniversary virtual conference. This award was presented to this division for the state’s work in improving airports to allow for a safer and […]
GCR, PCC, and MB3 Rebrand as Civix
GCR Inc. has announced that it and its subsidiaries, PCC Technology, Inc. and MB3, have rebranded as Civix. The new singular corporate identity embodies the companies’ shared mission to transform the public sector as well as their broad range of capabilities across industries. “Over the course of decades, our company has evolved, and now it’s […]
Metro Aviation Takes Delivery of First Airbus EC145e Helicopter Made in U.S.
Airbus Helicopters Inc. has delivered to Metro Aviation Inc. the first EC145e produced at its U.S. assembly plant in Columbus, Miss. This latest aircraft delivery is part of an order for 25 that Metro placed in 2018, and the remaining aircraft will all be delivered out of Columbus. Metro is a Shreveport, La.-based company that […]
