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September 15, 2017

FAA Sends Mobile Air Traffic Tower To St. Thomas

Updates Information For Pilots And Drone Users In The Wake Of Hurricane Irma

In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s destructive path through the Caribbean, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is supporting storm recovery efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands with a fully-staffed mobile air traffic control tower at Cyril E. King International Airport in St. Thomas. The tower was fully operational at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday morning and is now supporting relief flights by the U.S. military, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, general aviation and limited commercial flights.

Some Now Calling For An Extension Of As Long As A Year

When it comes to a long-term funding bill for the FAA, the only thing that is certain is that the current continuing resolution expires on September 30. Beyond that, there appears to be only conflict and stubbornness on Capitol Hill.

Had Operated From Kenai Municipal Airport For 56 Years

Kenai Aviation Services in Kenai, Alaska has closed after flying from Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN) for the past 56 years. The company is in the process of selling its aircraft, hangars and equipment.