Will Oversee The Annual Airports Improvement Program (AIP)

FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell has named D. Kirk Shaffer as the FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, effective December 17. In this position, Shaffer will oversee the annual Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Since 2017 through the AIP program, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced nearly $7 billion in investments in the nation’s airports. Shaffer also will be responsible for national airport planning, airport safety, standards, airport design engineering, and regulatory compliance.

Civil Penalties Could Be Imposed Against Homeowners

With the holiday season upon us, the FAA wants to make sure your laser-light displays are aimed at your house and not into the sky.

Deliveries Will Begin In February, 2019

The Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA), a CAE Authorized Training Center, has selected Diamond Aircraft twin DA42-VI and single DA40 NG for its training center. The agreement will comprise 60 airplanes over a five-year period. Delivery of the first 12 aircraft will start February 2019.

Runway Repair Represents An Innovative Partnership With Catalina Island Conservancy To Benefit The Nonprofit Organization And Troops

The U.S. Marines and Navy will bring approximately 500 tons of equipment and tools to Catalina Island the week of December 17 to prepare for the January arrival of over 100 Marines and Navy Seabees who will repair the aging main runway at the Catalina Island Conservancy’s Airport in the Sky.

Established Cutter Aviation At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

William "Bill" R. Cutter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  This is a profound loss for all that knew and loved Bill as the patriarch of his family and the aviation community.