Thursday, September 25
Airport Authority staff members participated in this year’s Day of Caring, continuing an annual tradition. This year’s location was Stony Point Elementary School. Here are the school’s kind words from their website:
“Stony Point can’t say “ THANKS ” enough to our FANTASTIC Day of Caring Volunteers from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Airport. This ambitious team cleared our nature trail so that our students and teachers will be able to enjoy a “roundtrip” adventure! Due to recent storms in the area, our nature trail had been blocked by fallen limbs and trees, but thanks to this team, it is now picture-perfect! They also helped manicure several areas that needed some landscaping TLC. We are truly appreciative of the time and effort this team devoted in support of Stony Point’s Learning Community!”
Tuesday, September 23
The Federal Aviation Administration gave its approval to the Delta/Northwest merger proposal yesterday. The merger has already received approval from the European Commission, and is expected to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Justice by the end of this year. Delta is in the process of creating a Flight Attendant Seniority Committee to assist in designing a merged seniority system, and both companies shareholders are expected to approve the merger during votes on Thursday, September 25. It is anticipated CHO will benefit from the merger as both entitles already operate under a single system at the Airport with no overlapping routes.
www.newglobalairline.com
Monday, September 22
The Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) became the first state-operated flight operations department to recieve the coveted International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) certification last week from the International Business Aviation Council.
The Council developed the certificate as a benchmark for professionalism and standardization for the conduct of flight operations departments. Since it’s inception in May 2002, only 120 flight operations departments in the business aircraft community have been certified worldwide. Standard operating procedures, business practices and safety records are all reviewed as well as a departments willingness to allow outside critiques of its strengths and weaknesses. The certification exemplifies the departments continued goal of becoming the standard of excellence amongst state aviation agencies with a known and true industry standard of safety for others to emulate.
For more information visit www.ibac.org/is-bao/isbao_overview.htm
Monday, September 22
CHO’s free wifi will be up and down on September 30, 2008 as it is expanded to the exterior of the terminal building. This coverage will assist the ground transportation operators at the Airport and will reach into a portion of short term lot-waiting to pick someone up? You just might be able to check their flight status at www.gocho.com while waiting in the lot!
Thanks for your patience during this work period.
Monday, September 22
The Virginia Department of Aviation and AOPA Air Safety Foundation will be presenting pilot safety seminars on the topic “Mastering Takeoffs and Landings” at four locations across the State from October 20-23, 2008. According to the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, every year takeoffs and landings account for more than half of all pilot-related accidents. This seminar will give pilots tips and techniques for making smooth, trouble-free departures and arrivals.
October 20, 2008: Virginia Tech Airport, Blacksburg (540) 231-4444
October 21, 2008: Danville Regional Airport, Danville (434) 793-7033
October 22, 2008: Virginia Aviation Museum, Richmond (804) 236-3622
October 23, 2008: Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton (757) 727-0900
www.doav.virginia.gov
www.aopa.org/asf/index.html
Thursday, September 11
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport announces it has received
a commitment of funding from the Virginia Department of Aviation to support its
FY 2009 capital improvement program. The Virginia Aviation Board approved CHO’s request at its annual meeting
on August 21, 2008.
Projects include the preliminary phase of the future
extension of Runway 21, design and construction of a west side access road, and
design of a snow removal equipment storage/maintenance facility. In addition, funds will be provided to
assist with debt service associated with the construction of the existing
terminal building, and the airport’s participation in the regional 800 Mhz
radio system. These funds total
$4,537,237 and will be utilized along with Federal Aviation Administration and
Airport Authority funds to complete project development.
The Airport is a self-funded entity, relying completely upon
parking revenue and tenant fees for financial support. Without financial assistance from the State’s
aviation program, CHO would be unable to maintain the level of capital
improvement and maintenance required for an airport its size.
