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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Cherokee Federal Company Expands Critical Support for FAA Weather Sensor Technology
Cherokee Federal to manufacture and deploy systems to support advancements in aviation safety nationwide TULSA, Okla., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, today announced Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) has been awarded a $69.4 million contract by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand support for the agency's vital weather sensor technology infrastructure. This marks the third consecutive contract award for Cherokee Federal in this essential area. Under this competitive small business set-aside award, CSS will manufacture and install cutting-edge technology supporting Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) at more than 500 FAA-operated airports across the United States. These modernized systems are paramount to enhancing air traffic safety and operational efficiency, particularly in geographically dispersed or weather-sensitive regions such as Alaska where reliable, real-time data is critical. "This award reflects the FAA's ongoing confidence in our team and our shared commitment to advancing aviation safety," said Aaron Fletcher, Sr. Program Manager at Cherokee Federal. "Over the past decade, we have evolved into a truly integrated partner with the FAA, solving problems, implementing solutions and delivering results as an extension of their mission." As part of the expanded scope, Cherokee Federal will now provide full installation services, a role previously performed by FAA personnel, alongside system design and manufacturing. All systems will be built in Pryor, Oklahoma, and installed in air traffic control towers across the U.S., requiring approximately 15 new team members to support the effort. The contract includes a five-year base period with three one-year options, with all installations scheduled for completion by the end of the period of performance. The upgraded systems will deliver more precise, real-time weather data to air traffic controllers and pilots, improving flight planning, routing and responsiveness to changing conditions. By enhancing situational awareness and forecasting at airports nationwide, the project directly supports flight safety and operational continuity throughout the National Airspace System. The new scope of work builds upon a decade of successful collaboration between Cherokee Federal and the FAA. Since 2015, the company has played a pivotal role supporting the FAA's weather infrastructure by manufacturing and deploying 231 AWOS-C systems and 226 Surface Weather Systems (SWS). Contributions also include refreshing Digital Altimeter Setting Indicator (DASI) systems across the National Airspace System; integrating Wind Profilers at key FAA facilities, including the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) and in Juneau, AK; refurbishing wind measurement sites supporting the Juneau Airport Wind System (JAWS); and delivering multiple mobile solutions, such as the FAA's only Mobile Surface Weather System (MSWS) and 10 Mobile Automated Weather Observing Systems (MAT). The team has also provided crucial support to the Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS) through the production of technology refresh kits and has integrated SWS into four Large Mobile Air Traffic Control Towers (LMATC). For more information about Cherokee Federal, visit About Cherokee FederalCherokee Federal is the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses — the economic engine of Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. The mission of Cherokee Federal is to build a talented team that provides innovative solutions that solve America's greatest challenges and serves the Cherokee Nation with strong conviction and heart. For more information, please visit or follow Cherokee Federal on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cherokee Federal Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Province tabs $1.6M for Virden airport upgrades
VIRDEN — The province is spending more than $1.6 million to improve safety and expand traffic at Virden Regional Airport. 'This is an important investment that will encourage regional development and job creation in Westman,' Manitoba Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard said Monday at a news conference in Virden. A portion of the $1,650,000 will go toward an improved weather information system for pilots. The improvements will support 24-7 medical transfer flights, said Simard (Brandon East). Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun Municipal Affairs Minister Glenn Simard speaks at the $1.65-million expansion announcement at the Virden Regional Airport, Monday. 'It's really important to have this type of infrastructure here and what it means for someone having a medical crisis, so that more Manitobans can get the care they need, when they need it.' The new automated weather observing system (AWOS) can transmit information such as wind conditions, temperature, air pressure and precipitation, enabling STARS Air Ambulance to make critical weather-based decisions. 'It's a big deal,' said Scott Andrew, a pilot at the training and flight school Air Andrew in Virden. 'For guys that aren't familiar with the area, it's (important). Every airport should have one … The more information you have, the safer it is.' Andrew said the system will also tell helicopter pilots (vehicles with different safety standards than planes) when to avoid the area due to weather. The provincial funding will also be used to cover the cost of a runway extension and new lights for the taxiway and runway. The runway extension will allow pilots to descend up to 250 feet from the ground, from the current 500 feet, when approaching the airport, which means it will be easier to spot the runway, officials said. STARS was able to land at the Virden airport, but has been more susceptible to being rerouted due to there previously being no AWOS system. Virden Mayor Tina Williams said there will be more peace of mind with the upgrades — and that will help the town of some 3,100 grow. Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun Scott Andrew, President and Accountable Executive at Air Andrew, after the announcement at the Virden Regional Airport on Monday. Wednesdays A weekly look towards a post-pandemic future. She said the benefits will encourage people who grow up in the area to stay home and will boost the town's profile as a more attractive place to move to, as well as improving the facility for agriculture-related flights. 'As a person who lives here and has never had to be on one of those medical transports, I'm thrilled that if I need it, I know that they'll be there,' she said, adding because Virden is located next to the Trans-Canada Highway, some 280 kilometres west of Winnipeg, it sees its share of emergencies. The airport was built in 1940 as a training facility during the Second World War. It was nearly shut down in the decades after, but community members rallied for it to stay open. Simard said the funding announced Monday should allow the facility to at least double its lifespan. 'We hope this updated and expanded airport will serve the people of Virden and the surrounding community for another 80 years to come.' — Brandon Sun
Arab Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
DGCA secures leaner deal for weather system maintenance
KUWAIT CITY, May 5: According to informed sources, the State Audit Bureau (SAB) has approved the extension of a contract with a company to provide maintenance to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality data from the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) at a cost of KD 216,700. They explained that the extension of the current contract resulted in savings of over 80 percent compared to the original contract cost. SAB requested that the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) be informed of the total value of the extension after the cost reduction. The original contract, previously approved by CAPT, was valued at KD 396,000, and the Ministry of Finance has also approved the revised cost for the contract extension. After reviewing the contract documents and following up on previous inquiries, SAB did not object to extending the contract with the company for KD 216,700, down from the original amount, for one year from January 2, 2025, to January 2026. SAB emphasized the importance of the financial offer submitted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) being accurate, particularly after achieving savings of KD 179,300. These savings resulted from the cancellation of modernization work costs originally included in the original contract, a reduction in labor wages and other line items, and the cancellation of preventive and corrective maintenance charges, which the company is obligated to provide free of charge for one year under the terms of the contract. SAB stressed the need for DGCA to exercise due professional diligence in guiding relevant stakeholders when reviewing contracts and extensions, to prevent awarding contracts at costs exceeding actual requirements
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
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Kansas aviation projects announced, total over $14 million
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Forty-seven aviation projects across Kansas will receive $14.5 million, according to Gov. Laura Kelly's office. The projects are part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which provides funding for planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. Nearly 81 applications were received for the grant. The following 47 projects were selected because of a focus on pavement preservation, safety and air ambulance accessibility: Allen County Airport, Iola $409,500 for design and construction of a taxilane project. Anthony Municipal Airport, Anthony $153,000 for Jet A fuel system. Atkinson Municipal Airport, Pittsburg $81,000 for a focused Airport Layout Plan update. Atwood-Rawlins County City—County Airport, Atwood $270,000 for new Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS). Chanute Martin Johnson Airport, Chanute $450,000 for design and reconstruction of south apron phased pavement project. Cheyenne County Municipal Airport, Saint Francis $180,000 for runway pavement rehabilitation. Clay Center Municipal Airport, Clay Center $468,000 to construct taxilanes and hangar approaches. Clyde Cessna Field, Kingman $90,000 for fuel system upgrades. Comanche County Airport $540,000 for runway and taxiway lights. $90,000 for fuel system improvements. Cook Airfield, Rose Hill $34,650 for aircraft parking ramp and drainage. $22,680 for Taxiway A extension. Dighton Airport, Dighton $274,500 for runway and taxiway pavement crack fill, seal coat, and markings. Emporia Municipal Airport, Emporia $391,000 to rehabilitate the south apron. $208,000 to relocate and upgrade fuel system. Fort Scott Municipal Airport, Fort Scott $684,000 to replace taxiway edge lighting. Freeman Field, Junction City $189,000 for tip-down rotating beacon. Garnett Municipal Airport, Garnett $20,000 help with local match for phased FAA runway reconstruction project. Gove County Airport, Quinter $120,000 for a pilot lounge, restroom, hangar, and snow removal equipment storage. Great Bend Municipal Airport, Great Bend $450,000 for design of runway 11/29 reconstruction. $146,000 for local match for FAA-funded runway 17/35 rehabilitation. Greensburg Municipal Airport, Greensburg $191,250 for design of a project to pave runway 18/36. Independence Municipal Airport, Independence $756,000 for rehabilitating north asphalt apron pavement. Jetmore Municipal Airport, Jetmore $800,000 for planning and design for runway 17/35 reconstruction project. Johnson County Airport, Olathe $13,600 for pavement maintenance materials. Kearny County Airport, Lakin $537,000 for design and construction of runway 14/32 lighting. Lawrence Regional Airport, Lawrence $666,000 for design and construction of runway 1/19 pavement rehabilitation. Lt. William M. Milliken Airport, Eureka $385,200 for design and construction of a runway light and PAPI rehab project. Mankato Airport, Mankato $333,333 for design of a runway extension, rehab, and lighting project. Marion Municipal Airport, Marion $138,330 to replace the fuel system. Mark Hoard Memorial Airport, Leoti $373,860 help with local match for FAA funded hangar project. McPherson Airport, McPherson $350,000 for design and construction for phased fuel system replacement. Miami County Airport, Paola $765,000 to rehabilitate west taxilanes and hangar ramps. Mid-America Regional Airport, Liberal $382,500 to replace runway 04/22 PAPI and REIL systems. Ness City Municipal Airport, Ness City $25,215 for help with local match for FAA-funded apron expansion project. New Century Air Center, Olathe $800,000 for rehabilitation of the central portion of the west apron. $13,600 for pavement preservation materials. Newton City-County Airport, Newton $647,361 for electrical upgrades to runway 8/26. Oakley Municipal Airport, Oakley $180,000 for fuel system improvements. Osborne Municipal Airport, Osborne $800,000 to rehabilitate runway 02/20 pavement. Pratt Regional Airport, Pratt $77,490 to update ALP. Scott City Municipal Airport, Scott City $27,360 to relocate wind cone and upgrade segmented circle. Shalz Field, Colby $180,000 to construct a taxiway extension. Stanton County Municipal Airport, Johnson $270,000 to install an electric vault and relocate airfield electrical controls and regulators. Syracuse-Hamilton County Airport, Syracuse $27,000 for runway 13/31 pavement crack seal. Tri-City Airport, Parsons $540,000 to replace fuel system. Wellington Municipal Airport, Wellington $29,925 fuel system improvement. The KAIP receives $15 million annually through the bipartisan Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) and requires local matching funds of 10-50%, depending on the project. With local matching funds for the projects, the KAIP total project value this year is $22.9 million. Anchor Inn founder dies, family hopes to continue legacy in Hutchinson 'The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state's economy,' Gov. Laura Kelly said. 'Keeping our aviation infrastructure in optimal condition is a large part of that economic growth and job creation, allowing local businesses and communities to prosper.' For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Arab Times
01-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
SAB reviews 7 DGCA tenders
KUWAIT CITY, April 1: The State Audit Bureau (SAB) is studying and auditing seven contracts related to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with a total value of about KD5.6 million. Sources informed the newspaper that these contracts include the provision of ground and technical services for general aviation at Kuwait International Airport, as well as the utilization of a certain space at the airport. Sources affirmed that SAB is reviewing the bids for baggage handling services in Terminal Four, advertising management and investment in the same terminal, and passenger baggage handling services in Terminal One. Sources said the bureau is auditing the contracts for cleaning services for DGCA buildings (first extension); and provision of preventive, operational and underwater maintenance to ensure the continuous and high-quality supply of data from the Automatic Weather Observation System (AWOS). Sources stressed this is part of the efforts of SAB to monitor government contracts and tenders to ensure compliance with the related financial regulations and legislation, as well as to achieve the highest levels of transparency and integrity.
