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Latest issue / 7 February 2012 /
World aviation growth for 2012 will exceed present forecasts! Aviation is on a roll in the US. We have lift off! At last, the US Federal Government, the aviation industry and aviation interest groups are pulling together to build a more efficient national and international airspace system.
Of course, where the rubber hits the road, the airport runways, are paramount to success of any global air transport system. The new Next Generation (Nex Gen) Air Traffic Control system will help immeasurably in improving efficiency and capacity. And dramatic new improved weather reporting should be available in the future at all international airports. It is my opinion that the US Federal Aviation Administration Airports Office has done a great job and I am sure that the ‘stellar cadre’ of FAA Airport Experts will ensure success in these future endeavours. (more…)
Airport news / 23 January 2012 /
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta helped break ground today for a $791 million runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which will create thousands of jobs.
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Airport news / 18 January 2012 /
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today broke ground for a new $16.4 million, state-of-the-art airport traffic control tower at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The new tower, equipped with the latest radar, communications and weather technology, will enable air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy South Florida airport.
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Airport news / 6 December 2011 /
“Today I submitted my resignation to Secretary Ray LaHood and it has been accepted. Serving as FAA Administrator has been an absolute honor and the highlight of my professional career.
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Airport news / 1 December 2011 /
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative, environmentally-friendly, sustainable sources for commercial jet fuel. The FAA funds are being distributed by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) John A. Volpe Center.
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Airport news / 30 November 2011 /
U.S. Department of Transportation officials and airport and airline operators today discussed a series of steps to improve critical information-sharing during severe weather to help guide better decision-making about flight diversions.
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Airport news / 29 November 2011 /
Executives from commercial airports of all sizes will be among the aviation industry stakeholders participating in the Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration Diversion Forum, convened by DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt and being held tomorrow in Washington, D.C.
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Airport news / 10 November 2011 /
The Federal Aviation Administration recently recognized the San Antonio Airport System with a 2011 Airport Safety Award for demonstrating three consecutive years of outstanding certification inspections. The award was given because the Aviation Department has shown its commitment to Safety as demonstrated by being an industry leader in implementing a Safety Management System (SMS), which is the first in the nation to do so. San Antonio International Airport was part of a pilot program to be the first airport to implement an SMS, which will soon be an industry mandate in the near future.
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Airport news / 8 November 2011 /
The FAA recently launched a wildlife poster outreach campaign for the general aviation (GA) community — pilots, airport sponsors, mechanics, engine manufacturers, students at aviation schools, and aviation organizations — to increase wildlife strike reporting among this important segment of aviation. For the last 50 years, the FAA has worked to reduce wildlife strikes at airports and periodically conducts studies to gauge the effectiveness of its program. The latest study shows that the general aviation population accounts for only six percent of the total strikes reported, which is more than 100,000 reports. Through increased and concentrated educational outreach, the FAA hopes to close the reporting gap between the more than 2,000 GA airports and certificated airports that operate with an increased level of safety and oversight.
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Airport news / 20 October 2011 /
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today dedicated the new $72.6 million air traffic control tower and radar approach control at Memphis International Airport. The new tower enables air traffic controllers to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to both passenger and cargo flights.
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Airport news / 18 October 2011 /
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $2 million grant to San Diego International Airport to reduce the use of conventional fuels at the airport to improve air quality.
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Airport news / 17 October 2011 /
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt broke ground today on a new $69 million air traffic control tower and Terminal Radar Approach Control facility at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, representing a significant investment in the future of air traffic control. The new tower will replace one that has served the airport since 1988.
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Airport news / 14 October 2011 /
With over 80 years expertise in reliable airfield solutions Cooper Crouse-Hinds Airport Lighting Products announces a complete new line of LED lighting products. This expansion of our broad product portfolio includes innovative LED fixtures for Runway, Touchdown Zone and Taxiways, both straight and curved, compliant to both FAA and ICAO standards.
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Airport news / 10 October 2011 /
In August and September 2011 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awarded Denver International Airport (DIA) a combined total of $37,363,832 in federal grants. DIA will use these funds for airport improvement projects including runway rehabilitation work and baggage screening system improvements.
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Issue 5 2011 / 5 October 2011 /
World wide travel continues to grow and continues to exceed all growth forecasts. To accommodate this upturn it is essential for the expansion of new airports. This fact is magnified somewhat in America where before long we will see one billion passengers departing from U.S. airports.
China, as a contrast, may be building 20 new airports with an operating time frame of two years or less. This trend will also continue in emerging markets such as Asia, South America and Africa, however the challenge for global airports remains the same; to increase the capacity and to avoid gridlock and congestion.
The fact is that nations have to build new airports. Within North America and Europe a few airports will be built but will construction of these airports be enough to meet the global air travel demand. But the questions remains; where can new airports be built? Converted exmilitary/ civil airports, offshore or adjacent to shore airports are all possibilities. Many nations however, also have strict environmental restraints in building new facilities that can delay the consent and construction of a new facility. It is obvious that balance is needed. (more…)
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