Economic Incentive Program
The Texas Transportation Commission approved Aviation Division staff recommendations to award economic incentive grants totaling $300,000 to three communities-Georgetown, Gainesville, and Gillespie County.
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In order to provide easy access for our customers and encourage frequent communication, the Aviation Division acquired a toll free telephone number.
General Aviation Video for Texas
We produced our first general aviation video, “Texas General Aviation” to promote general aviation in Texas.
Newsletter
The Aviation Division’s quarterly newsletter, WINGTIPS, has provided an avenue for the exchange of information and has resulted in improved communication with the aviation community and other interested parties.
Airport Action Plans
The Aviation Division initiated a federally funded “Action Plan” program for airports. Unlike the traditional master plans which provide relevant information for long term planning, these Airport Action Plans are a useful tool in providing a practical look at short term management strategies, a review of revenue sources and capabilities, and information on the amount of community support before developing projects to place in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program.
TxDOT and AOPA Contract for Training
The Aviation Division and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Air Safety Foundation (AOPA ASF) entered into a unique agreement to conduct Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics (FIRCS) in Texas.
State Block Grant Pilot Program
The FAA recently presented the Aviation Division with a “Certificate of Recognition” for outstanding performance in administering the State Block Grant Program, of which Texas is one of seven participating states nationwide.
Coordination with Districts
An Aviation Task Force has been created to recommend possible new cooperative ventures. Under review are ways to increase airport improvement support within the Districts.
