Originally published in 1998 July 12, 1957: Dwight Eisenhower was the first President to fly in a helicopter. July 17, 1989: The B-2 Stealth Bomber makes its first flight. July 22, 1933: Wiley Post, flying the Winnie Mae, lands in New York after having made the first solo flight around the world in a record time of 7…

Originally published in 1998 honors and recognizes Texans, Texas-based companies, and aviation events in Texas that have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the advancement of aviation, promotes and encourages scholarly research and academic inquiry in the field of aviation, increases public understanding, appreciation and awareness of the role of Texas and Texans play in…

Originally published in 1998 HOUSTON-The Fourth National Aviation System Planning Symposium was held in Houston in late March. The symposium was co-hosted by The Transportation Research Board and Texas Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division; and was held in conjunction with the FAA’s Annual General Aviation Forecast Conference. Texas Aviation Director David Fulton, along with the…

Originally published in 1998 By Marie C. Peinado LAREDO-Cleared for take-off was the definite mood set for the dedication of the new Laredo International Airport terminal opening on Saturday, June 27. The stunning new passenger terminal is certainly ready for passenger service! A jewel in the streets of Laredo, indeed! The building was designed to…

Originally published in 1998 AUSTIN-Texas airport officials from small and mid-sized cities Abilene, Corpus Christi, San Angelo, Waco, Brownwood, Laredo, Texarkana, Sugar Land, Lufkin-and officials from the State of New Mexico met in Austin recently to discuss a wide range of air service problems. A recent U.S. Department of Transportation study on rural air fares…

Originally published in 1998 We did it again! After a fantastic response to the call for artwork, 1,194 children entered their drawings in the 1998 International Aviation Art Contest for the State of Texas. This year’s theme was “Air Sports in The Olympics.” The contest drawings included all types of sporting and recreational aeronautics; for…

Originally published in 1998 Congress Begins Process to Re-Authorize FAA Airport Grant Program Now that the massive highway Improvement program has been signed Into law by the President, Congress is focusing Its attention toward re-enactment of legislation to re-authorize the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The current legislation, which expires September 30, 1998,…

Originally published in 1998 By Marie C. Peinado Austin- “We built it and they came!” was the overall reaction Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division staff felt after another successful Texas Aviation Conference that was held in Austin on June 3-5, 1998. This journal entry is specially for those who could not make it to…