ANN was pleased to be in attendance when AOPA recognized one of the figureheads from one of the most successful and positive GA victories of 2003. AOPA President Phil Boyer honored Jack Tunstill, the AOPA Airport Support Network (ASN) volunteer for St. Petersburg, Fla.'s Albert Whitted Airport, at a surprise dinner Thursday night. Tunstill was the driving force locally behind the triumphant effort to save the bayside airport, working in close coordination with AOPA's Airports department. "Jack epitomizes the ASN volunteer," said Boyer. "He spoke out in strong defense of Albert Whitted in the face of apparently overwhelming odds. He worked to coordinate the efforts of two airport support groups — the Airport Advisory Council and the Albert Whitted Airport Preservation So

Company Says 2003 Was A Success

Looking back on the last twelve months, it all seems like a whirlwind to some but Extra Aircraft LLC see it this buzz of activity as a very positive sign. According to Ken Keith, CEO and owner of the new company, the first year of his operation was filled with business success, customer satisfaction and several new aircraft orders. "Extra had seen its share of troubled times, believe me," Keith added. "But our new team was committed to making 2003 a terrific year for the new Extra Aircraft, and that's exactly how we're seeing our first year conclude." In addition to creating an all new US-owned management team and company infrastructure -- an admirable feat in itself in only a few months time -- Extra Aircraft brought its all new

The Long Beach Fuel Consortium broke ground and began construction of the long awaited fuel storage upgrade project at Long Beach airport (LGB). In addition to solving a fuel supply issue this state of the art 200,000 gallon fuel storage facility was designed with convenience safety performance and the environment in mind. "This facility will provide airlines a greater level of comfort due to the increased storage capacity at the airport." says Glenn Ray Managing Partner of the Consortium and President of Million Air Long Beach. The new facility is designed with a Foam Fire Suppressant System which is unique to the airport. The entire footprint is enveloped with a perimeter fence providing added security. This new infrastructure has been designed to cater to the air carriers

Demolition Operations NOTAM:  4/0507  Issued:  01/22/2004 13:23  Effective:  01/24/2004 15:00 - 01/24/2004 17:00  State:  IN  Facility:  ZID - INDIANAPOLIS (ARTCC),IN.  Type:  HAZARDS  Description:  CHARLESTON, IN.