The Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) hosted Vice Mayor Li Jinyu and a delegation from Chengde, China interested in learning about how general aviation works in the US. Specifically, the group wanted to gain an understanding of airport management, facility development, project financing, business development, and the role of local government in each respect. The visit …
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I am honored to have worked with members of MAA, MAMA and AOPA to address a serious safety issue affecting 16 of our public airparks in the State of Maryland. The Forrest Conservation Act was created to save our precious wooded areas around the State and promote environmental stewardship. The Act wisely contained an exemption …
by Jerry DiCairano Salisbury, Md.—No one can remember the last time this rural airport hosted a major community event. The probable answer is “Never.” But that all changed on Saturday, May 20th, when Salisbury Regional Airport in Salisbury, Md., shook off its shyness and said, “Come on over!” to families on the eastern shore of …
The Frederick Municipal Airport recently released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for new hangar development. The hangar complex will be situated in the infield adjacent to existing facilities. Currently, all 125 hangars at Frederick are under lease. Airport Manager Rick Johnson calls this a “great opportunity for FDK.” “Working with a private developer on a …
Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport plans to grow to meet demand CAMBRIDGE — Team Blue is go for takeoff. Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport Manager Meighan K. “Chis” Chisholm Sr. is proud of his crew, and proud of the county airport. Mr. Chisholm and his staff — Snap Johnson, Joe Budd and Brandon Lane — have stayed busy since …
FAA launches a Consistency and Standardization Initiative —easing trouble for pilot errors On January 4th at the airport managers association meeting, Mr. Jarrell Pratt of FAA, Balt. FSDO explained the Consistency and Standardization Initiative. The initiative promotes safety with respectful, and professional services, a clear explanation of requirements, alternatives, and possible outcomes associated with safety violations. \”We …
