Originally published in 1993 The women who trained in the only all-woman military flight school during World War II were honored Saturday, May 22, 1993 at Sweetwater, Texas, 50 years after the women made history. U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, Gov. Ann Richards, and a number of other dignitaries praised the 1,830 members of the…
Originally published in 1993 The cities of Beeville, Commerce and McGregor are the recipients of facility development grants. These are the first grants to be awarded under the new state Block Grant Program.
Originally published in 1993 The previous issue of “WingTips” stated that in order to receive federal or state grants for airport improvement, an airport must be zoned. One of the guidelines under which the Texas Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation operates is the “Aviation Facilities Development Rules.” The purpose of these rules is to…
Originally published in 1993 As I quickly approach the completion of my first year as Director of Aviation, I am truly excited and optimistic about the future of Texas aviation. I am absolutely convinced that, working together, we can develop the premier aviation system in the nation, something which, I believe, Texas deserves. It certainly…
Originally published in 1993 The TxDOT Division of Aviation would like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who worked so hard to make the 1993 Texas Airport Operations Conference an outstanding success. With nearly 300 in attendance, the conference provided an interesting mix of seminars and concurrent sessions. Thirty-three aviation firms filled the…
Originally published in 1993 The Texas Legislature, in its recent budget session, approved an increase in the State Facility Development Program funding appropriation. The budget goes from $1.85 million in 1992 and 1993 to $4.25 million for the next biennium.
Originally published in 1993 It is with great pleasure that we announce the selection of Robert V. Woods to the position of Deputy Director of the Division of Aviation. Bob joined our staff on March 1, 1993. Bob holds a Bachelor’s degree in Military Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Arts…
