Harris Corp. has been awarded a 15-year, $291 million contract to provide the communications network that will serve as the cornerstone of NextGen — the FAA’s initiative to transform the U.S. air traffic control system. Under the National Airspace System Voice System (NVS) contract, Harris will provide a secure, Internet Protocol-based voice communications network based […]
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Pennsylvania invests in 19 airports
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has unveiled a $3.7 million state investment that will help 19 airports enhance their operations. “Transportation is an economic driver, and Pennsylvania’s aviation industry plays a major role in delivering good-paying jobs and connections for commerce,” Corbett said. “We continue to invest in airport improvement projects because they help meet business […]
Oklahoma governor proclaims August ‘Aviation Appreciation Month’
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has declared August “Aviation and Aerospace Appreciation Month.” The proclamation highlights the important role of general aviation and local airports in supporting business, ranches and farms, and medical services, as well as the overall economy. In Oklahoma, the general aviation industry generates $1.2 billion annually in total economic impact, while the […]
Florida EAA chapter building Aviation Development Center
EAA Chapter 1240 of Sebring, Florida, broke ground on Saturday for an Aviation Development Center that will serve as the chapter’s home base and a venue for community aviation education programs, according to a report at EAA.org.
Bankruptcy judge denies Hawker Beechcraft bonuses
Not only did the top eight Hawker Beechcraft executives not get the $5.328 million in bonuses they were asking for, they also got a bit of a tongue lashing from United States Bankruptcy Judge Stuart M. Bernstein, according to a report at AOPA.org. The judge said it looked to him like the money was a […]
Images from Wings Over Camarillo
Lilian Darling Holt, a member of the San Fernando Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, attended the August 18-19 Wings Over Camarillo (California) Airshow, and took several images (see below) of some of the aircraft seen in the skies over Camarillo that weekend. Thank you Lilian for sharing your pictures.
Schweiss Doors develops new ‘Red Power’ Hydraulic Pump
Schweiss Doors, a Minnesota-based company that provides bifold and hydraulic one-piece doors for aircraft hangars, businesses and other installations, has developed a new hydraulic pump system that goes by the trade name of “Red Power.” Mike Schweiss, owner of the company, said since it was first introduced at various trade shows around the U.S. many […]
Retired Cessna CEO inducted into CJP Citation Hall of Fame
Russell W. Meyer, Jr., who led Cessna as chairman for 31 years, has been inducted into the Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association Citation Hall of Fame. Meyer joined Cessna as Executive Vice President in June 1974. He was elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer one year later. He was named Chairman Emeritus in January […]
Aggressive approved in Minnesota and Maine
Minnesota and Maine have now been approved for the Aggressive Aviation Insurance aircraft insurance program with the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. Company officials note Aggressive is now approved in 43 states and “we expect more to follow shortly.”