Twin Oaks Airpark in Oregon celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday with a barbecue and open house. The privately owned airport is operated by the Stark family, who are featured in this very cool story at OregonLive.com
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Aerospace leaders say workforce, regulations main concerns
Representatives of 13 aerospace manufacturing companies that operate in Skagit County in Washington State recently met at the Port of Skagit to discuss how to promote a robust and dynamic local aerospace industry, now and into the future. The roundtable discussion, moderated by Executive Director Patsy Martin of the port, revealed several areas of agreement: […]
Analyst speculates that ‘fiscal cliff’ could close airports
If America falls off the so-called “fiscal cliff” on Jan. 2, one of the first victims could be St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, according to a report by Jamal Thalji in the Tampa Bay Times. The Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank, speculated in a recent report that the airport could be one of […]
Clemson researchers help make runways safer
Researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina recently redesigned and modified a mobile drill press to retrofit a section of a runway that halts overrun aircraft, ultimately minimizing aircraft damage and injury to pilots and passengers. The process of retrofitting the end of a runway at Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) required more than 80,000 holes […]
Avgas now available at 3S4 for first time in 30 years
For the first time in more than 30 years, the Illinois Valley Airport (3S4) in Cave Junction, Oregon, has a stable supply of 100LL aviation fuel for piston-engine aircraft. Bill and Louise Gettle, owners of The Flying Machine, an FBO located on the field, are managing the retail sales of the newly-established fuel service. The […]
Baker Aviation named FAA certified repair station
Baker Aviation’s maintenance facility at Addison Airport (ADS) in the Dallas area has been named a certified repair station by the FAA. “We are excited about the certification and what it means for our customers,” said Marty Dryer, Director of Operations, Baker Aviation. “This was the next big step in our expansion with our plans […]
Triple Tree fly-in set for Sept. 5-9
WOODRUFF, S.C. — “Now I realize why visiting aviators call this place the Augusta National of aviation,” stated Dan Roehrs, local pilot and Triple Tree volunteer. The Triple Tree being compared to where the Masters golf tournament is played and why this year you should mark your calendars (September 5-9) to experience one of the […]
General aviation operations down at LGB
A report in the Long Beach Business Journal notes that general aviation activity at Long Beach Airport (LGB) in California, dropped about 24% in the first six months of the year compared to the same time last year. That’s a trend that worries GA businesses at the field, according to the report.
HEF to extend runway
In July, Manassas Regional Airport (HEF), Virginia’s largest regional airport, began construction to extend its longest runway by an extra 500 feet. The five-phase project is expected to be completed by Nov. 30 at a total cost of $4.4 million. The airport received an FAA grant for $3,974,723 (90% of the cost) and $353,309 from […]