Originally published in 1994 At its May meeting, the Texas Transportation Commission approved the FY 1995-1999 Capital Improvement Program for Aviation Facilities Development. The Five-Year CIP is a tentative program and a balancing act between the money that is available and the number of sponsors that want projects. Projects included in the first two years…

Originally published in 1994 The TxDOT Aviation Division, in recognition that adequate airport infrastructure is an essential component for attracting economic development, determined that a pilot program to assist communities in developing projects that would provide tangible and measurable economic impacts would be beneficial both to local communities and to the state as a whole….

Originally published in 1994 Travis McLain, Airport Manager of the Year Travis McLain, was presented with the “Airport Manager of the Year” award for his outstanding management of the Georgetown Municipal Airport. With the exception of federal/ state grants, the airport receives no funding from other sources. Operational costs for the airport, employee salaries and utilities (including…

Originally published in 1994 The U.S. Congress is currently involved in legislative initiatives that will have a far reaching and long term effect on aviation in Texas and throughout the nation. First, the good news. At long last it appears that Congress will finally take action to limit product liability on aircraft manufacturers. At present,…

Originally published in 1994 Over 14,000 school children from across the United States submitted artwork for the 1994 International Aviation Art Contest. Students were invited to submit art based on the theme “Flying Saves Lives”. Over 200 Texas entries were received by the Aviation Division. A panel of judges which included Mel Brown of Texas…

Originally published in 1994 Almost 300 people attended this year’s Texas Airport Operators Conference, including airport managers, sponsors, consultants, exhibitors, speakers and staff. The Conference was sponsored by the TxDOT, Aviation Division and the Texas Association of Airport Executives (TAAE), to provide aviation management information with an emphasis on the specific needs of general aviation…