SEBRING, Florida — Carter Aviation Group, which has operated an aircraft repair and maintenance business at Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) for more than 39 years, is now in process of a full renovation and expansion. The renovation process will include a 3,000-square-foot addition, new roof, gutters and trim, upgrading and replacing windows and doors. Renovations will […]
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YKM master plan takes flight
YAKIMA, Wash. — A longer runway, new terminal building and additional general aviation facilities are among the improvements recommended in a new master plan for the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. According to a story in the Yakima Herald Republic, the master plan states: “The general aviation community in YKM is healthy and active and these […]
Hardeman County adds fuel, sets new course
BOLIVAR, Tenn. – Hardeman County Airport/William L. Whitehurst Field (M08) has defined a new course for its future, thanks to Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds. Using a block grant from the state of Tennessee, two 12,000 gallon fuel tanks (one for 100LL, the other for Jet-A) were installed April 5. Hardeman County Mayor Willie […]
VNY’s main runway closes for improvement work
VAN NUYS, Calif. — A 24-hour, 10-day closure of Van Nuys Airport’s 8,000-foot primary runway, 16R/34L, has begun as part of the final phase of a $20.5 million improvement project that began last February. The closure began July 16, at 10 p.m., to prepare the runway for work that will officially commence on July 17 […]
Houston Executive Airport builds 40 new T-Hangars
HOUSTON – Houston Executive Airport (TME) has completed construction of 40 new T-hangars at the general aviation airport. This brings the airport’s leased capacity to more than 170,000 square feet, according to airport officials. The hangar construction comes alongside the recent completion of a FBO terminal building that features one of the world’s largest arrival […]
Grants assists with emergency repairs at 1S2
The Washington State Department of Transportation came to the Town of Darrington’s aid on June 11, when a sinkhole was discovered on the airport’s runway. After closing the runway, assessing the damage and determining repair costs, the town contacted WSDOT for funding assistance. WSDOT determined that the repair work met its Airport Aid Grant Program […]
Ellington Air Commerce Center in development
HOUSTON — J. A. Billipp Company has joined forces with land owner, Webber Properties, to develop air cargo and other aviation-related facilities on 36.8 acres located adjacent to the north end of Ellington Airport (EFD). Ellington Air Commerce Center will accommodate build-to-suit and multi-tenant buildings available for lease or sale, all with direct access to […]
Groundbreaking held for new hangar at Florida’s Cecil Airport
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) recently broke ground on a new 150,000-square-foot hangar at Cecil Airport (VQQ) to accommodate the expansion of Flightstar Aircraft Services, Inc. Flightstar’s business expansion is expected to generate 250 new aviation-related jobs. The $27 million project is the largest building project ever undertaken by JAA at Cecil […]
Mohr wins landing contest at AUW
WAUSAU, Wis. — Wausau pilot Robert Mohr has won the Grimm Trophy at the Wausau Downtown Airport (AUW) following a month-long landing contest to raise money and food for charity. Mohr, along with 11 other area pilots, contributed $2, or $1 and a food item, for each separate attempt to land closest to a line […]