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June 30, 2009
American Airlines and American Eagle Give A Big Lift to At-Risk Students
By TXAA Editor J Carpenter
On Saturday June 20, 2009, American Airlines and American Eagle hosted a seminar that presented the opportunities available in aviation for at-risk kids in the Dallas and Tarrant County school systems. The venue was the Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD). 102 kids ranging from 13-18 years of age flooded the terminal building and surrounding tarmac to see and meet minority pilots, flight attendants and mechanics employed by the two airlines ... read more
 

June 18, 2009
Homeland Security Does Not See GA As A Major Threat
General Aviation Operations Present a Limited Threat to Security; However, Steady Vigilance Must Be Maintained The current status of GA operations does not present a serious homeland security vulnerability requiring TSA to increase regulatory oversight of the industry. According to Officer of Intelligence, there is no specific, credible information of ongoing plots to use GA in an attack in the near future. Other government agencies, including GAO and the Congressional Research Service, have examined catastrophic scenarios and have concluded that the GA industry does not represent a serious vulnerability ... read more

 

May 29, 2009
News Release from the National Business Aviation Association:
Washington, DC, May 29, 2009 - Following the issuance of a new security directive issued yesterday by the Transportation Security Administration that modifies security protocols for transient and after-hours pilots flying into commercial-service airports, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today issued the following statement ... read more

 

May 19, 2009
2009 Texas Aviation Conference Held In Austin
On May 11-13, the 2009 Texas Aviation Conference was held at the Austin Hilton Inn in Austin, Texas. Sponsors for the event included the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division, the Texas Airports Council and the Texas Aviation Association. Over 500 attendees enjoyed the conference ... read more

 

May 8, 2009

Austin’s Newest Airport is Now Austin Executive Airport
Airport Announces Runway Extension as Part of Ongoing Renovations
TXAA, in an exclusive feature in its E-newsletter The Texas Flyer, announced Friday the 8th of May, 2009 that Bird's Nest Airport is changing its name to Austin Executive Airport. It's new identification code is KEDC ... read more

 

April 21, 2009
New FBO for ABIA
For years now, there has been a severe lack of GA facilities at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Finally, after several years of work between TXAA and the GA subcommittee of the Austin Airport Advisory Commission, a Request For Proposal (RFP) has been published by city staff. This RFP allows for any company or individual with experience to submit their proposal to build a new Fix Base of Operations at ABIA. 
FMI: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport/req_prop_commercial_dev_ap1509.htm
The FTP will only be open to public bidding for the next six weeks so make haste! If you know of someone who can step up to the plate and build the next GA friendly FBO, please contact us at: info@txaa.org. Stand by to TXAA as this story develops!

 

April 21, 2009
The Legacy of Stan Shannon
Stan Shannon is among those unique individuals that has shaped aviation in the Lone Star State. A native born Texan, Stan has contributed to the promotion and preservation of general aviation throughout this state. Here then is a tribute to the legacy of an outstanding aviation advocate.... read more

 

April 10, 2009
TXAA News Release
Texas Aviation Association Supports SB 467
There is a bill currently in the finance committee of the Texas senate called SB 467. In part, it proposes to earmark existing aviation related taxes collected by the state, for airport development. Presently, these taxes are delivered to the general fund ... read more

 

March 27, 2009
Hangar shortage leaves pilots hanging

Paris City Council discussed possible long term benefits of Cox Field Airport on Monday, prompted by an advisory committee request for 10 additional airplane hangars.  A 10-year airport plan currently is in the works as is drainage work and runway resurfacing, financed by a $4 million grant from Texas Department of Transportation with a $400,000 match from the City of Paris ... read more

 

March 10, 2009
New general aviation reliever airport
A small general aviation airport just outside Pflugerville built in the 1960s will soon become a major reliever airport in Central Texas. Asphalt was laid in late February on the first part of the eventual 6,025-foot runway at Bird’s Nest Airport, which is expected to open early next year. (Courtesy of Community Impact Newspaper and Amy Stansbury) ... read more

 

Feburary 22, 2009

Aviation Summit Report ... view the report
 

February 19, 2009
TSA Proposed Rulemaking
The Transportation Security Administration is giving a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that can affect your flying privileges. We need your help to prevent the erosion of general aviation as we know it. Please contact Congress and protest directly to the TSA.

       
American Association of Airport Executives White Paper ... read more
       
Centennial Airport Executive Director Robert Olislager’s Report on NPRM ... read more

 

February 17, 2009
No Plane No Gain: GAMA and NBAA Launch Multi-Media Advocacy Campaign
Under these trusted Industry Banners, Comprehensive Initiative Will Underscore Importance of Business Aviation To American Workers, Policymakers, Companies and Communities Across the U.S. ... read more

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