Originally published in 2009 by Chris Sasser, Texas Transportation Institute A fragile economy did little to weaken the enthusiasm of over 500 participants of the 2009 Texas Aviation Conference held this year in Austin. The annual conference provides an opportunity for aviation professionals to meet and hear presentations onthe state-of-the-practice for the Texas aviation system….

Originally published in 2009 27th Annual Texas Aviation Conference: The 27th Annual Texas Aviation Conference held in Austin was a big success. Over 500 participants attended the conference, most of whom had very positive comments about the program and hotel accommodations. The presentations were first-rate and on-point with the issues facing aviation today. Thanks to…

Originally published in 2009 By AUGUST COLE Wall Street Journal PARIS – Some of the warplanes drawing the most attention at this year’s Paris Air Show are some of the slowest. Aerospace and defense companies are trying to capitalize on the growing appeal of low-cost planes packed with high-tech surveillance gear and weapons. These planes…

Originally published in 2009 This is one of a continuing series of profiles featuring members of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee. The six members are appointed by the Texas Transportation Commission for six-year terms and assist the Texas Department of Transportation with its aviation development programs. Committee members also work with the legislature on various…

Originally published in 2009 By Rick Davenport Texas Transportation Institute Modern-day visitors to the Stinson Municipal Airport on San Antonio’s south side can’t help but collide head-on with a lesson in aviation history. In fact, up until recently, Stinson’s colorful past was the airport’s most valuable asset. Most of the visitors already know a thing…

Originally published in 2009 The normally placid skies over Temple were interrupted on May 2 for the 23rd annual Central Texas Airshow. Among the featured aircraft were the B-2 Stealth and B-52 Bombers, the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, two F-18s and two A-10s. ‘What a great airshow featuring Temple Blue Skies,” said Sharon Rostovich, aviation director…

Originally published in 2009 Josephine Schreiner Parker of Kerrville died on April 13. “Dodo,” as she was called by all who knew her, was born November 16, 1916. Parker was the only child of Scott and Josephine Schreiner of Kerrville and the great-granddaughter of Capt. Charles A Schreiner, for whom many of Kerrville’s landmarks and…

Originally published in 2009 By Jay Carpenter The Beginnings of CAF The systematic destruction of decommissioned military aircraft occurred at an alarming rate in the years following World War II. Little was being done to preserve these artfully engineered planes known as warbirds. Then, a small group of aviation enthusiasts in South Texas went into…

Originally published in 2009 By Chris Sasser Texas Transportation Institute Over 130 people, including local, state and federal officials, attended the dedication of the Lone Star Executive Airport air traffic control tower on May 26. The Federal Control Tower began Class D Airspace Positive Control on May 7. The tower is part of the Federal…