Senators Warm to Transportation Nominee

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Transportation Secretary nominee, Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation...
Transportation Secretary nominee, Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on his nomination. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
The Associated Press

Transportation Secretary nominee, Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation...
Transportation Secretary nominee, Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on his nomination. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's nominee for transportation secretary — Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx — received a friendly reception from senators of both parties Wednesday laced with warnings that the nation needs to make a host of transportation improvements with no clear way to pay for them. Foxx told a jammed Senate confirmation hearing that he will look for "partners" in local and state government to help find creative ways to finance air, rail and highway improvements...
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Senators Warm to Transportation Nominee

President Barack Obama's nominee for transportation secretary — Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx — received a friendly reception from senators of both parties Wednesday laced with warnings that the nation needs to make a host of transportation...

News • May 23rd, 2013
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Press Release • May 23rd, 2013
Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport Master Plan Gets Project Update

With the start date of service from two major airlines just days away, Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport hosted an open house Wednesday to present an update on the facility's master planning process.

News • May 23rd, 2013
Twenty Aviation Companies Awarded for Outstanding Compliance with Van Nuys Airport’s Fly Friendly Standards

Today, twenty general aviation companies received Friendly Flyer Awards for achieving outstanding compliance with the Van Nuys Airport’s (VNY) Fly Friendly Program for calendar year 2012.

Press Release • May 23rd, 2013
United Finds Reason to Celebrate at Newark Airport

United Continental Holdings, Inc. lost more than $600 million last year when the airline suffered from unusually high pension costs and damaging merger integration and customer service issues.

News • May 23rd, 2013
ExcelAire Receives London City (LCY) Approval for its Fleet of Five Legacy Jets

ExcelAire today announced that it has received approval to operate its five Embraer Legacy 600s into London City Airport (LCY).

Press Release • May 23rd, 2013
Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) Changes Name to Precision Aviation Services (PAS)

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) acquired PAS in 2011 for its Avionics Upgrade/Installation, Airframe Maintenance and MRO service capabilities.

News • May 23rd, 2013
JSC UTair Aviation Selects AJW Aviation for Power-by-the-hour Support

AJW has been selected by Russian airline JSC UTair Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour support for its fleet of thirty-seven B737-500 and B737-400 aircraft.

Press Release • May 23rd, 2013
Logan Teleflex Siemens Consortium Completes New Baggage Handling Systems at London Gatwick Airport

The consortium has installed a new baggage handling system (BHS) at the North Terminal extension and a hold baggage screening (HBS) solution at South Terminal.

Press Release • May 23rd, 2013
AkzoNobel Teams up With the Cruyff Foundation

The agreement will establish AkzoNobel as one of the top partners and preferred paint supplier of the Cruyff Foundation, allowing both parties to join forces and create safe sporting environments in communities across the globe.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2013
IATA Renews Volga-Dnepr Airlines' Operational Safety Certificate for Fourth Consecutive Time

Quali-audit experts noted the continued progress being achieved by Volga-Dnepr Airlines and were particularly impressed by the airline’s new Flight Operations Control Center, which opened last year.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2013
Civil Air Patrol Providing Aerial, Ground Team Assistance in Wake of Oklahoma Tornadoes

Civil Air Patrol is flying the tornado paths capturing high-quality imagery to assess the damage from the storms. CAP is also deploying ground teams to go block by block, house by house and document the destruction.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2013
Navy Triton Unmanned Aircraft System Completes First Flight From Naval Air Systems Command Public Affairs

The MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), completed its first flight from Palmdale, CA, May 22, marking the start of tests which will validate the Northrop Grumman-built system for future fleet operations.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2013
Rolls-Royce Wins Order From CIT to Power 23 Aircraft

Rolls-Royce has won an order from US leasing company CIT Aerospace for Trent XWB engines to power ten Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and Trent 700 engines to power 13 Airbus A330 aircraft.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2013
It's Starting: GA Asked to Absorb FAA Budget Shortfalls

The agency is asking EAA to cover certain costs for its AirVenture operations, including air traffic controllers' travel, per diems, and overtime, which had traditionally been covered by the FAA.

Press Release • May 22nd, 2013

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