When most think of airport security, they see in their mind’s eye fences, television cameras and DVRs, lights, and so on. But in the big picture of security these elements in reducing risk to an acceptable level are only the... Continue Reading →
Love is in the air
Posted on February 14th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The folks at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) in South Carolina know a thing or two about young love. That’s why they were all so accommodating when Courtney Blackwell asked airport authorities if she could surprise her fiancee, John Harmon, by... Continue Reading →
INT wins $1.85 million grant for taxiway improvements
Posted on February 13th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $1.85 million in Federal Block Grant funds to Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem for a taxiway improvement project. Continue Reading →
NC awards grant to LHZ for expansion
Posted on February 12th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation recently awarded $400,000 in State Aid to Airports funds to Triangle North Executive Regional Airport (LHZ) in Louisburg for a terminal area expansion project. The funds will be used to acquire... Continue Reading →
Pompano Beach Airpark runway extension complete
Posted on February 9th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The runway extension project at Florida’s Pompano Beach Airpark (PMP) is now complete. The airpark’s main runway, 15-33, has been extended by 500 feet to its current length of 4,918 feet, which allows for an increased level of safety during... Continue Reading →
Cecil Airport receives safety award
Posted on February 1st, 2012 by Janice Wood
Florida’s Cecil Airport (VQQ) has been awarded the FAA Southern Region’s 2011 General Aviation Airport Safety Award for its efforts in safety. This award was based on the development and implementation of specific airport safety programs, and other accomplishments, that... Continue Reading →
Upgrades continue at MAO
Posted on January 31st, 2012 by GAN Staff
By BILL WALKER A growing list of improvements, a reputation for pilot friendly service, and competitive fuel prices are helping to make South Carolina’s Marion County Airport (MAO) a popular stopover for East Coast flyers. Airport manager Margaret Pittman notes... Continue Reading →
CP Aviation named Santa Paula Business of the Year
Posted on January 30th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The Chamber of Commerce for the City of Santa Paula, Calif., recently named CP Aviation, Inc. its 2011 Business of the Year. Presented annually since 1983, CP Aviation is only the second airport business in Santa Paula to receive such... Continue Reading →
Calhoun Air Center celebrates 2011, looks ahead to 2012
Posted on January 26th, 2012 by Janice Wood
The folks at Calhoun Air Center at Calhoun County Airport (PKV) in Texas, have put together a video looking back at the great progress made at the airport and business in 2011. Continue Reading →
Long Island FBO bought by Hawthorne Global
Posted on January 23rd, 2012 by Janice Wood
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired ExcelAire, LLC, an FBO, aircraft charter and management company based at MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma, New York. Continue Reading →
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