Regiser to Win Free ODV Tractor from Hammonds 

Here’s a reminder from The Hammonds Companies of Houston: Only four more months remain in their first ever “Go ODV 2008 Give Away!” And with the excitement generated for this promotion thus far, Carl Hammonds wants to personally invite the ground support industry to get on board and register to win this highly sought after prize....

AIRVENTURE FUELS A POSITIVE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK 

By Marsha Barancik

Although it often showcases unusual innovations, such as a jet pack that latches to humans, the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture show remains a good metric for gauging GA industry health, industry leaders say. "Recent success of the world’s premier general aviation show in Oshkosh, Wis., is a good indicator of sustained enthusiasm for the light end of the market," General Aviation Manufacturers Association president and CEO Pete Bunce said in his second quarter 2008 report....

JET AND TURBOPROP SHIPMENTS SET RECORDS 

By Marsha Barancik

Shipments and billings for GA jets and turboprops set records in the second quarter, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Billings in this category totaled $12.1 billion for the first six months of 2008. Compared to the first half of 2007, billings increased 24.1 percent....

August Highlights from ATC Reform News 

By Robert W. Poole, Jr.

Controversy Over Airport Pricing Continues
Despite the FAA’s imposition of caps on hourly operations at the three major New York metro area airports (LGA, JFK and EWR), delays at both LaGuardia and Newark as of mid-July were worse than in the previous summer. And because about one-third of all U.S. airline flights originate, terminate, or fly through New York airspace, delays there ripple through the entire aviation system....

Business Jet Center Goes Green on Ramp 

Business Jet Center is doing its part to help promote a greener airport environment. It is replacing its gas-powered ramp courtesy and utility vehicles with electric models and has stepped up efforts to keep the ramp environment free of foreign object debris (FOD) with the latest ramp cleaning technology....

NATA Launches First Aviation Seminar at Sea 

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is christening the first aviation seminar at sea with the introduction of “How to Build a More Successful FBO.” This new seminar will be held aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Sensation October 23-26, 2008, enroute from Port Canaveral near Orlando, Fla., to Nassau in the Bahamas and returning to Florida....

Scott Fowler Named as Air Routing International’s Chief Marketing Officer 

cott Fowler officially joined Air Routing International as Chief Marketing Officer and will support Air Routing International’s sales and marketing efforts. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Fowler launched his career by way of regional sales, trade show, advertising and e-commerce management positions....

Aero Taxi, Inc. (ILG) Gears Up to Serve NASCAR Attendees Bound for the Dover Downs this Racing Season 

Aero Taxi, Inc., and Avfuel Corporation have announced that the full-service FBO of New Castle County Airport (ILG) will be serving spectators, visitors and race crews bound for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Series. This year the Dover International Speedway, a long-time fixture on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule, celebrates its 40th season. Events include the “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup,” the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Series East Sept. 19 – 21, 2008....

FAA Grants PMA for Two Cabin Entertainment Products 

Flight Display Systems, the price-performance leader in developing cabin entertainment products, has received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for two popular cabin entertainment products: the Flight View Camera and the Satellite Radio Amplifier....

Big Sky Aviation of New Jersey Joins AvFuel Corporation as Newest Branded Dealer 

Avfuel Corporation announced that fixed-base operator Big Sky Aviation of Millville Airport (KMIV) and Cape May Airport (KWWD) has joined its nationwide network of branded Avfuel dealers. To kick off the alliance, Big Sky Aviation is offering double AVTRIP points on all fuel purchases until October 22, 2008. This means that each gallon of fuel purchased earns the pilot four (4) AVTRIP points....

Traffic Safety Store Launches New Aviation Focused Sales Effort 

Internet retailor of traffic safety products, The Traffic Safety Store announced it had recently launched a new sales division to focus on the aviation community in North America. The new division, The Airport Safety Store, will augment The Traffic Safety Stores' existing Internet-based sales structure by focusing on long-term consultative relationships promoting the company's many products, which are proven to improve the safety and efficiency of airport ground operations....

SEARCHING FOR 100LL'S SUCCESSOR 

By Marsha Barancik

Two weeks ago, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected the X PRIZE Foundation to create monetary incentives for developing renewable aviation fuels and technologies. The financial push is expected to speed the development of alternative products, but the process outlined by the X PRIZE Foundation and FAA is expected to take roughly eight years....

AAAE MEETINGS GIVE GA PLAYERS A REALITY CHECK  

By Marsha Barancik

The recent American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Air Service/Energy Task Force meeting and related Energy/Air Service summit enabled GA and commercial players to share operational changes they have made in order to sustain business in the wake of rising fuel prices. According to a recent media statement, 98 percent of National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) members have made significant changes in their operations due to rising fuel costs....

David Chesmore Joins Engineering Team at Flight Display Systems 

New Product Engineer with 23 Years of Experience in Avionics and Aerospace

David Chesmore has been named Product Engineer for Flight Display Systems, a leading manufacturer of affordable in-flight entertainment systems. In this new position, Chesmore will be responsible for sustaining engineering standards and development of new products. ...

CBAA Announces Appointment of New President and CEO 

Doug Ware, Chair of the Board of Directors, is please to announce the appointment of Sam Barone as CBAA President and CEO, effective August 25, 2008. Ware said Barone will bring executive level experience, a proven track record and a tested diverstity of skills to the CBAA. He also said Barone was well placed to assume the leadership of the Association and the ongoing development and direction of its regulatory stewardship and advocacy roles....