Sun Air Jets pilot Bruce Martin is seen in front a Citation X jet aircraft
Sun Air Jets pilot Bruce Martin is seen in front a Citation X jet aircraft. (Photo courtesy of Sun Air Jets)

Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Broadening Job Openings

POSTED: 7/1/2023

LOS ANGELES>>When Carlos Barraza landed a job as a mechanic at Castle & Cooke Aviation, he felt right at home. Based at Van Nuys airport, the company leases airplane hangars and other facilities to private charter companies in addition to providing airline…(read more)

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The squadron is non-profit organization that was founded in 1965 by a group of World War II veteran fighter pilots.

World War II-Era Condor Squadron Planes Take to the Skies Over SoCal in July Fourth Tradition

POSTED: 7/5/2023

VAN NUYS>>Pilots on Tuesday took the vintage World War II-era Condor Squadron planes into the air above Southern California in an eye-catching Fourth of July tradition.

“To be able to fly, represent the Condor Squadron, these military airplanes, on a day like today, in front of millions of people — it’s a real honor… (read more)

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Runway 16L/34R at Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

Van Nuys Airport Celebrates Completion of $13 Million Runway Reconstruction, Start of Unleaded Fuel Availability

POSTED: 8/9/2022

LOS ANGELES>>Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) celebrated the reopening of the newly reconstructed Runway 16L/34R at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) Monday, August 8, completing part of a $13.1 million project to improve the safety of the airfield facilities that make VNY a world-class general aviation airport.

Reconstruction work began in late February and lasted six months, during which…(read more)

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2013 file photo of Van Nuys Airport showing runways 16L and 16R. (Photo by Andy Holzman)

Van Nuys Airport Set For Take off on Big Improvement Project

POSTED: 2/18/2022

A $13.1 million runway improvement project aims to expand safety and lifespan at the San Fernando valley aviation hub.

VAN NUYS>>The Van Nuys Airport will break ground later this month on a $13.1 million runway improvement project, the Los Angeles World Airports announced Friday.

The project will reconstruct Runway 16L and rehabilitate Runway 16R over eight months to improve safety and extend the lifespan of airfield facilities, according to the LAWA, which operates the Van Nuys Airport along with LAX. Runway 16L will close for 161 days during construction.

“As one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, VNY and its tenants will benefit from these runway improvements that will enhance operations, safety and our facilities,” LAWA CEO Justin Erbacci said.

“The project design, phasing and construction will…(read more)

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The virtual tour, which was adapted from the airport’s on-site tour, is guided by the airport’s mascot Vinny.

Van Nuys Airport Offers Students (and Everybody Else) Virtual Tours Via YouTube

POSTED: 1/29/2021

LOS ANGELES>>The Van Nuys Airport has created a free virtual airport tour for children in need of at-home learning adventures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The virtual tour, which was adapted from the airport’s on-site tour, is guided by the airport’s mascot Vinny, who helps children experience the adventure of flight, learn how airplanes fly and explore different aviation careers.

“Van Nuys Airport’s virtual tour program is designed to provide educators and parents with engaging resources for children to learn at home, while sparking an interest in aviation,” Airport Manager Flora Margheritis said…(read more)

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The six tenants surveyed for the study employ about 1,500 workers and paid about $1 million in local taxes last year.

Study Predicts Lower Traffic, Revenue at Van Nuys Airport

POSTED: 6/30/2020

VAN NUYS>> Tenants at Van Nuys Airport should expect to see revenue decrease by $16.4 million by the end of June, and $26.5 million by the end of the year, according to a study released this month from a group of graduate students at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. The students’ study was based on anonymous questionnaire responses from six master tenants representing about 60 percent of the total leased acreage at the airport and from data from the Federal Aviation Administration through the end of April.

With more than 200 aviation businesses located in and around the airport, Van Nuys Airport is a major economic engine…(read more)

VNY rehab
The completion of the first work phase on a major rehabilitation of Van Nuys Airport's Taxiway B will pave the way for the full-length reopening of Runway 16R/34L by early June and the use of Runway 16L-34R as a temporary taxiway through December.

VNY Taxiway Rehab Hits First Milestone

POSTED: 4/29/2019

VAN NUYS>> California business aviation hub Van Nuys Airport has completed the first phase of a $26.3 million, nine-step rehabilitation project on Taxiway B. The work at the Los Angeles-area gateway included a full-depth restoration of the north end of the taxiway, along with enhanced markings, installation of embedded and elevated LED guard lights, a new blast fence east of Runway 16L, and upgraded signage.

Runway 16R/34L, which has been shortened from 8,000 feet to 5,600 feet during the construction, will return to full length in early June, after which Runway 16L/34R will be closed and used as a taxiway, allowing work to progress on other…. (read more)

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Curt Castagna, president and CEO of Aeroplex/Aerolease Group

NATA Appoints Next Slate for Board of Directors

POSTED: 6/25/2019

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) elected its new board of directors, naming as chairman Curt Castagna, president and CEO of Aeroplex/Aerolease Group. Castagna, who had been vice chairman, succeeds outgoing chairman Jeff Ross, president and CEO of Ross Aviation. Clive Lowe, senior v-p of business development for Atlantic Aviation, takes over as vice chair.

Also, the association appointed three new members to the board for three-year terms…. (read more)

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The recipient of NATA’s Airport Executive Partnership Award is Flora Margheritis, C.M., Airport Manager at Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

National Air Transportation Association News

POSTED: 5/2/2019

Today, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) announced the recipients of its Industry Excellence Awards, presented annually to individuals and organizations that demonstrate superior service to the aviation business community, particularly through their leadership skills and advancement of a safety-first culture. This year, the Association added two new honors acknowledging the contributions of FBO customer service representatives (CSRs)…. (read more)

In Flight
Since 2015, VNY has implemented a variety of voluntary and mandatory measures to reduce V/PDs in response to the FAA’s national call to action on this issue.

Van Nuys Airport Reports Zero Runway and Taxiway Incursions in 2018

BY , General Aviation News
POSTED: 2/18/2019

VAN NUYS >>Van Nuys Airport (VNY), ranked one of the world’s busiest general aviation airports, reported zero runway and taxiway incursions in 2018. The announcement headlined a report on VNY safety and security initiatives presented at a meeting of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners held Feb. 7, 2019, at Van Nuys City Hall, according to airport officials.

The prevention of runway and taxiway incursions, classified by the FAA as a type of vehicle/pedestrian deviation (V/PD), has been identified as a critical safety and security issue at airports across the nation…. (read more)

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Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Towards Sustainability

Van Nuys Airport Launches Alternative Jet Fuels

By Mark Madler, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
POSTED: 1/17/2019

VAN NUYS >>Aviation professionals gathered Thursday at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys to hear about the benefits of alternative jet fuel.

The “Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability” event was attended by about 170 people. It marked the official launch of sustainable alternative jet fuels on the market, with Van Nuys the first general aviation airport in the U.S. to offer this fuel on a trial basis and providing a model for offering the fuel at other airports.

The event featured a panel discussion on alternative aviation fuels and media flights aboard business jets using the fuel. It was put on by several aviation organizations, including…. (read more)

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Highlights of Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Towards Sustainability, held at VNY was demonstration flights provided by (left to right) Embraer Executive Aircraft (Legacy 500), Gulfstream (G280) and Bombardier Business Aircraft (Challenger 350). Photo: Curt Epstein

VNY Flies on Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

By Curt Epstein, AIN Online
POSTED: 1/18/2019

VAN NUYS >>The business aviation industry’s focus yesterday centered on California’s Van Nuys Airport, where “Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Towards Sustainability” took place, marking the first time sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) was made available for retail sale to aircraft operators. World Fuel Services provided 8,000 gallons of the blended renewable fuel produced by California-based World Energy for the event, while Gevo, through its distributor Avfuel, offered another 6,200 gallons, which were delivered to the FBOs on the field and mixed into their fuel supplies.

According to Van Nuys Airport Association head Curt Castagna…. (read more)

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Event Showcases Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

By AOPA ePublishing staff
POSTED: 1/24/2019

VAN NUYS >>A business-aviation industry project to support development of sustainable alternative jet fuels was in the spotlight at a demonstration event at California’s Van Nuys Airport.

AOPA President Mark Baker attended the Jan. 17 event, “Business Jets Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability” that brought together aviation groups and Los Angeles-area civic leaders to help raise awareness of the safety and accessibility of sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF)…. (read more)

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New Push to Use Alternative Fuel on Business Jets

BY ARIEL WESLER, Spectrum News 1
POSTED: 2

VAN NUYS >>The Van Nuys Airport recently became the first general aviation airport in the U.S. to test sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) for business travel.  It’s one of the busiest airports of its kind inf the world and Signature Flight Support is its largest fixed-base operator.

“We can handle up to 100 flights a day,” said General Manager Niall Mulcahy.

Many of those jets put out a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but there’s a renewed push… (read more)

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Monica Hernandez, 20, and Sugun Ratti, 21, use a propeller protractor to measure a blade angle as aviation instructor Dave Bowerman supervises

This Van Nuys Aircraft Mechanic School is Tapping into a Growing Roster of Students: Women

By , Los Angeles Daily News
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VAN NUYS >>When she was a senior at Poly High School in Sun Valley, Monica Hernandez knew she didn’t want to go to an expensive college, leaving her and her parents with a financial burden. So when she heard from a guidance counselor about a career in the trades and a district program that trains students to be aircraft mechanics, Hernandez was interested… (read more)

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Improvements have been completed on the 8,000-foot main runway (16R/34L) at Van Nuys Airport.

Van Nuys Airport — One of World’s Busiest of its Kind — is Fixing Up its Taxiways

By , Los Angeles Daily News
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VAN NUYS >>One of the Van Nuys Airport’s key taxiways will undergo renovation work before it becomes “unusable,” according to airport officials.

Los Angeles World Airports’ Board of Airport Commissioners awarded a contract to Brea-based Griffith Co. for construction of Taxiway B as part of a $26.3 million project. The project makes use of a $12.4 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration last year… (read more)

Solar energy comes to VNY
Solar energy panels are being introduced at Van Nuys Airport.

First Solar Project at Van Nuys Airport

By Joel Russell, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
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VAN NUYS >>Aeroplex/Aerolease Group announced Monday the first solar power project at Van Nuys Airport. The project consists of solar panels mounted on about 150,000 square feet of roof and canopy space at the Aeroplex/Aerolease Group complex. The company provides… (read more)

Leading the way in green travel
VNY is leading the way in green travel.

LAWA: Van Nuys Airport Earns Level 2 Reduction in Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation Program

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LOS ANGELES >> Van Nuys Airport (VNY) becomes the only general aviation airport to hold level 2 reduction in Airport Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program furthering the airport’s goal to become a greener, cleaner and more efficient airport for all stakeholders. The Airport Carbon Accreditation program recognizes airports worldwide… (read more)

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Strong winds caused planes to have difficulty taking off from Van Nuys Airport. (Gene Blevins/LA DailyNews/SCNG)

Van Nuys Airport Now a $2 Billion Economic Engine for San Fernando Valley, Study Says

By Dana Bartholomew, Los Angeles Daily News
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VAN NUYS >> A recent economic impact report shows that Van Nuys Airport continues to be a thriving economic engine in the San Fernando Valley, contributing more than $2 billion to the local economy… (read more)

Bob Hoover with his P-51, Ole Yeller. Courtesy EAA
Bob Hoover with his P-51, Ole Yeller. Courtesy EAA

Hundreds Honor Life of R.A. Bob Hoover

By Pia Bergqvist, FlyingMag.com
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VAN NUYS >> At an event hosted at Clay Lacy Aviation’s brand new facility at the Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, California, a crowd of hundreds of aviation enthusiasts gathered to celebrate… (read more)

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Study shows VNY brings a huge economic boost to the area.

Van Nuys Airport Lifts Local Economy, Report Finds

By Mark Madler, San Fernando Valley Business Journal
POSTED: Thursday, December 1, 2016

VAN NUYS >> The Van Nuys Airport brings in about $2 billion in economic output for Los Angeles County, according to a new report released Thursday by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. The San Fernando Valley airfield was also responsible for…(read more)

Thunderbirds jets make flybys at theVan Nuys airport during the Memorial for war and test pilot Bob Hoover at Clay Lacy Aviation
Thunderbirds make flybys at the Van Nuys Airport during the memorial for war and test pilot Bob Hoover at Clay Lacy Aviation.

Big Crowd at Van Nuys Airport Turns Out to Honor Late, Legendary Pilot

Los Angeles Daily News
POSTED: 11/18/16

VAN NUYS >>There was thunder in the skies over Van Nuys Airport Friday afternoon as the pilot community honored one of their own. More that 1,000 people crowded the Clay Lacy Aviation facility…(read more)

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