In a victory for public-use airports nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied a petition filed by the town of East Hampton, N.Y., that sought the court’s review of a 2016 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. “This decision reaffirms the longstanding policy that America has a national aviation system, not […]
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FBO-Hotel combination opens at KSSI
A combined FBO and on-site hotel has opened at McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (KSSI) on Georgia’s St. Simons Island. FBO Golden Isles Aviation joined forces with MMI Hospitality Group as they built a new Home2 Suites by Hilton just steps away from the airport’s new terminal. The complex is the first of its kind in the […]
Electric car charging station added to KLHZ
Flight instructor Steve Merritt reports there is now free electric car charging at Triangle North Executive Airport (KLHZ) in Louisburg, North Carolina. “Wake Electric Membership Cooperative has generously installed the charging station and provides car charges for free,” he said. “The equipment installation was completed Friday, but the meter head has not been set. We expect that Wake […]
Second FBO in the works for Jackson Hole Airport
Aviation International News is reporting that Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) might soon get a second FBO. According to the report, the airport’s governing board authorized issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for another FBO. Currently, the airport has just one FBO: Jackson Hole Aviation. “The FAA has pretty distinct criteria for airports to consider in determining whether […]
KROG to close for 10 days
Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas, will close for 10 days — from June 23 to July 3 — for a $6.6 million construction project to make improvements to the runway, lighting and drainage. According to airport officials, three construction crews will be working around the clock to complete the work, weather permitting. Aircraft based at […]
FLIGHT Act takes off
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committee and a certified pilot with over 11,000 flight hours, and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), also a pilot, have introduced S. 1320, the Forward Looking Investment in General Aviation, Hangars, and Tarmacs (FLIGHT) Act of 2017. The FLIGHT […]
The airport bums of Range Regional Airport
Terry Hocking recently contributed an article to HometownFocus.us about his favorite day of the week: Wednesday. That’s when the airport bums gather at Range Regional Airport (KHIB) in Hibbing, Minn., for hangar flying and so much more. “As one of the youngsters to frequent these caffeine-induced didactic (albeit informal) forums, I always walk away with […]
Gryphon Sensors demonstrates UAS detection system at DFW
Gryphon Sensors, which specializes in drone detection, demonstrated its Skylight system at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) from April 24-28. A wide variety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) were flown in an operational airport environment to test the capability of the system to detect, track, classify and display threats. The Skylight system integrates a diverse […]
New manager named at KMKC
The Kansas City Aviation Department has named Melissa Cooper, A.A.E., manager of the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC). Cooper is now responsible for the overall operation and management of the airport in the heart of downtown Kansas City. She will lead all safety and security initiatives, oversee financial planning and ensure regulatory requirements are met […]