Pocatello, Idaho NBC affiliate KPVI reports the Pocatello Regional Airport wants to attract more pilots. “The airport board is ramping up its efforts to attract more general aviation aircraft to Pocatello by joining forces with all the businesses that already exist on the field, from the newest business Utah Helicopter, to some of the oldest […]
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Four Ohio airports receive $863,000 from FAA
The Dayton (Ohio) Business Journal reports that four Ohio airports (Dayton-Wright Brothers, Henry County, Ohio University Snyder Field and Williams County Airport) have received a combined $863,000 for a variety of airport projects.
‘General Aviators Seek More Collaboration with TSA’
Homeland Security Today reports that “a Homeland Security appropriations bill before the Senate Tuesday would push the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to consider flexibility in security mandates for general aviation operators, which have come under increasing scrutiny since last year.” From the same story… Meanwhile, general aviation likely will continue to face heightened scrutiny by […]
‘Angel Flight Central imperiled by Obama administration’s budget’
Carolyn Lee of The Imperial (Nebraska) Republican reports that Angel Flight Central will face challenges if President Obama’s budget, including aviation user fees, is passed. From the story… “Richard Stull of McCook said the user fee proposal would hurt not only his flying, but “General aviation pilots would be negatively impacted by that. We do […]
Restored B-36 now on display at Pima Air & Space Museum
A Convair B-36J Peacemaker, the largest bomber ever built by the United States, was slowly rolled out onto the grounds of the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Ariz., earlier this month. The B-36 has been secured in its new site, enabling visitors to walk directly under and around the massive plane. The staff […]
Pilot reopens Michigan airport with a nod to the past
A Michigan pilot has transformed an abandoned airport from an overgrown airfield to one dedicated to preserving history while it looks to the future. Read Sarah Brown’s story about Brad Frederick and Prickett-Grooms Airfield (6Y9), a grass strip in a remote area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, here.
Aircraft & Turbine Support expands at TUL
Aircraft and Turbine Support Inc. at Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Oklahoma has completed the bulk of a multi-million-dollar expansion project. New additions and updates include a remodeled terminal, a Corporate Aviation Complex for rentable executive office space, and a 22,000-square-foot storage hangar. The terminal offers visitors a coffee bar, conference rooms, and a training […]
Duncan Aviation taps Suglia for sales
Phil Suglia has been named the new sales manager at Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, facility. Suglia began his career with Duncan Aviation in 2000 with the Line Service Department. He was promoted to Line Service Team Leader that same year and became FBO Services Manager in January of 2006. Suglia has a Bachelor of […]
NTSB: Fossett crash caused by encounter with downdrafts
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the accident that claimed the life of Steve Fossett. The board determined that the aircraft, a Bellanca 8KCAB-180 (N240R) struck mountainous terrain near Mammoth Lakes, Calif., following an inadvertent encounter with downdrafts that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. On Sept. 3, 2007, […]