Construction work at Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) in Kansas have hit full stride, with seven projects valued at more than $8.8 million underway or getting started. The scope of work ranges from airfield improvements that will offer immediate benefits to utility line work that will support job growth for decades to come, Tim Rogers, the […]
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General Aviation Security magazine launches
Planehook Aviation Services has launched the premier edition of “General Aviation Security,” a quarterly digest-size magazine. The magazine is available via download (free) or printed ($5 – email request). Story titles include: “Can You Eat a Whole Cow? Sure… one bite at a time!”, “Risk as Dollars and Cents,” and “Got Security?” The publication has […]
MKC embarks on improvement project
Workers from Ideker, Inc. have begun the first phase of a three-phase Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation Program at Kansas City Downtown Airport (MKC). The $3.5 million project will include partial-depth pavement repairs, full-depth pavement removal and replacement, crack sealing, joint sealing and pavement markings on Taxiways F, K and G. The work will also include rehabilitation […]
Texas airports face common challenges
Texas airport executives recently gathered in Houston to address common challenges, including the threat of less funding and a weak economy. Executives noted that recent FAA partial shutdowns created additional stress on airports’ financial sustainability, while laws and regulations, both at the federal and state levels, prevent Texas airports from operating efficiently and moving forward […]
Work begins on BVS cleanup project
The Taxiway F cleanup project has begun at Skagit Regional Airport (BVS) in Burlington, Wash. Clear Creek Contractors, Everett, is the contractor for the $1.2 million Port of Skagit project. The cleanup site includes an aircraft hangar and adjacent area near Taxiway F at the western edge of the airport, and covers 2.2 acres. The […]
Airports win environmental awards
Albuquerque International Sunport, Aéroports de Montréal, Vancouver International Airport, and the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest Program (which is comprised of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Portland International Airport, and Spokane International Airport) have been selected as winners of Airports Council International–North America’s (ACI-NA) 2011 Environmental Achievement Awards. “Airports remain focused on better understanding and mitigating impacts to […]
Scottsdale Air Fair returns
The Scottsdale Air Fair will return to the Scottsdale Airport [Arizona] on November 5 and 6. The air fair was canceled in the aftermath of 9/11 attacks ten years ago. Hosted by the City of Scottsdale, the air fair supports the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and other community organizations.
Pilots Flock to Willapa Harbor Fly-in
By Dave Gauger Pilots from throughout the northwest flocked to the Willapa Harbor Airport Saturday (August 6). The promise of famous Ekone Oysters brought 22 aircraft into the Raymond airport from throughout Washington State, California, Nevada and Canada. The hungry pilots consumed more than 300 oysters while swapping tales, showing off their proud flying machines […]
Midwest LSA Expo set for Sept. 9-11
The Plane & Pilot Midwest LSA Expo expects more than 40 Light Sport Aircraft, including Part 103, Motorgliders, and Gyroplanes on the flightline at Mr. Vernon, Illinois’s Outland Airport (KMVN) September 9-11. See the program book for the Expo online for information about the exhibit hall, forums and general schedule of events. The show will […]