Frontier Airlines plans return to normal service
Frontier Airlines says it expects to return to normal service including a full schedule on Saturday after repairing planes that were damaged by hail.
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Rolls-Royce upgrades engine on market since 1950s
Rolls-Royce’s Indianapolis plant assembles few of its workhorse T56 aircraft engines in whole, but cranking out spare parts for overhauls is a large business. The last contract modification, issued by the U.S. Air Force in 2007, is worth up to $789 million and is still active.
Mount Comfort Airport takes on new moniker
1,805-acre facility on the east side now will be known as the Indianapolis Regional Airport.
Indiana seeks to become player in cargo flights
The state nicknamed the "Crossroads of America" wants to become a preferred landing spot for cargo planes, but industry leaders say Indiana could have a tough time attracting flights from neighboring states because many airports are competing for the same business and freight companies are resistant to change.
Grissom air base to get $7.4 million control tower
An Indiana air base that houses the nation's largest fleet of KC135 four-engine tankers will get a high-tech air traffic control tower next year that supporters say will better serve its growing military, civilian and commercial aviation needs.
Airport could land $63M annually from land redevelopment
A consultant’s long-term land-use plan approved Friday morning by the Indianapolis Airport Authority recommends expected uses such as cargo and logistics, and offbeat uses such as construction of a solar-energy farm.
Aerospace firm plans to add 159 engineering jobs
Aero Engine Controls plans to invest as much as $8.5 million to expand its operations near Indianapolis International Airport, adding up to 159 jobs over the next two years.
Colombian Army lands aircraft at Eagle Creek
South American country joins local aviation firm’s list of international clients.
Airport consultant presents long-term land-use plan
Much-hyped study won’t portend immediate investment, but will help steer development on and around airport through 2040.
HOLT: Regional airports can fuel economic development
Some smaller airports have excess cargo capacity.
Greenwood airport board ends contract with private operator
The Greenwood Board of Aviation Commissioners will replace Indy Jet Center Greenwood, which had only managed the airport since January, effective Nov. 25.
Arson ruled out in $7M fire at airport hangar
The Indianapolis Airport Authority leases the hangar to ComLux Aviation Services, which uses it to maintain and refurbish business aircraft.
Fire causes $7M in damage to Indianapolis plane site
A fire has swept through an airport hangar in Indianapolis, causing $7 million in damage to the building and an unknown amount of damage to five planes inside.
Pilots unhappy over airport changes in Greenwood
Pilots say they’re upset by changes since new management took over and have begun go to Shelbyville and other airports to buy fuel. Some are even considering moving their planes.
United, Continental agree to combine in $3B deal
At Indianapolis International Airport, United accounts for 7.2 percent of passenger traffic and Continental accounts for
5.8 percent, a total of 13 percent, according to March figures from the airport.
FAA says regional airline didn’t inspect planes
Federal aviation officials want to fine Chautauqua Airlines $348,000 for allegedly flying regional jets thousands of times
without performing required safety inspections.
Metro Airport operator seeks lease changes
Airport contractor Indianapolis Aviation seeks approval for auto-dealership group to occupy hangar at Metro Airport in Fishers.
$18.9M Navy contract boosts Raytheon’s local facility
Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC will make guided missile launchers for the U.S. Navy at its Indianapolis avionics development
center, the Department of Defense announced Monday.
Republic hits turbulence with Frontier mechanics
The union for mechanics at Frontier Airlines is going to court over Republic Airways Holdings Inc.’s plans to shift their
work to Milwaukee.
Bird strikes frequent at Indianapolis airport
Bird strikes remain a threat—statistically more so than a Nigerian terrorist with a bomb in his BVDs—at Indianapolis International Airport. There were 37 bird strikes reported at the airport in 2009, five involving damage or temporary grounding of an aircraft.