Archive for January 2005
Associate Aviation Consultant
The State of California?s Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics is seeking individuals who are commercial/instrument rated pilots with airport management/operations experience. The projected opening will be for an Associate Aviation Consultant, a full journey-level position.
Read MoreFeds Deny Los Angeles' Pleas for Commercial Airport at El Toro
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Feds Deny Los Angeles’ Pleas for Commercial Airport at El Toro
The Associated Press
Federal officials denied an 11th-hour appeal from the city of Los Angeles on Tuesday to lease Orange County’s former El Toro Marine base and convert it to a commercial airport, deciding to go ahead with plans to sell the property at auction.
Read MoreWatch that Watch
Monday, January 3, 2005
New domestic security concern: watch-lighters
U.S. agency advisory warns of interest in devices by al-Qaida
By Pete Williams
NBC News
An advisory issued Monday by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI urges the Transportation Security Administration to have airport screeners keep an eye out for wristwatches containing cigarette lighters or altimeters.
Read MoreLong Beach Airport Growth
Monday, January 3, 2005
Airport growth tops first agenda for Long Beach, Calif., council
The Long Beach (CA) Press-Telegram
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The City Council kicks off 2005 with a topic that could be a recurring theme throughout the year: Long Beach Airport growth
Read MoreNew Service at Fresno's Airport Promises Improved Information
Monday, January 3, 2005
New service at Fresno’s airport promises improved information
By SANFORD NAX
THE FRESNO (CA) BEE
Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the first in the nation to use a Web-based wireless system that displays flight information on monitors and portable kiosks throughout the terminal.
Read MorePalm Springs International Airport
Sunday, January 2, 2005
Airport is set for growth, improvement in 2005 Passenger handling improvements are on agenda for year
By Debra Gruszecki
The Palm Springs (CA) Desert Sun
PALM SPRINGS — With a record-breaking year in passenger travel in its jet stream, Palm Springs International Airport is gearing up even larger gains in 2005. Aviation Director Richard Walsh said the airport has three primary objectives for the new year:
Read MoreAIRPORT ADVOCATE(S) OF THE YEAR
Each year, the California Pilots Association names its ?Airport Advocates of the Year.? The award recognizes three individuals for their exceptional hard work and dedication to airport access and preservation. Two of them, Carlsbad Attorney/ Pilot Ronald Cozad and Cal Pilots Associate Volunteer, Rick Baker, took on the fight for the rights of ?small aircraft? owners at McClellan-Palomar Airport while the third has initiated an active public relations program for the Santa Ynez Airport
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