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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Salina
Airport awarded the Medal of Excellence
Salina, Kan., (February 16, 2011) - The Salina Airport
Authority staff was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration Central
Region's Medal of Excellence for having no Part 139 discrepancies or
items for correction.
The medal is awarded to airports that have no
discrepancies during the FAA airport certification inspection and no
vehicle pedestrian deviations during the previous 12 months.
"You should be very proud. It's quite an
accomplishment to receive one of these medals," said FAA Central
Region Lead Airport Certification Inspector Mike Mullen.
"The airfield looks great, especially for this time of year.
Your records are great. You guys have a tremendous staff of very
knowledgeable and experienced people. That is how you maintain
your airport in compliance with FAA Regulation Part 139."
Mullen was on the airfield for two days inspecting all
aspects of airport operations. Airport files, training documentation
and paperwork where checked for accuracy and compliance. The
movement area inspection consisted of checking the approach slopes of
each runway end, inspection of movement areas to analyze the condition
of pavement, markings, lighting, signs, abutting shoulders and safety
areas. Mullen also watched ground vehicle operations, ensured the
public is protected against inadvertent entry and jet or propeller
blast, checked for the presence of any wildlife and checked the traffic
and wind direction indicators. The Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting team conducted a timed-response drill and provided ARFF
training records and documentation for Mullen's review. Their
equipment was also inspected and all was found to be in complete
compliance.
"That is what we are striving for every day,"
said Executive Director Tim Rogers, A.A.E. "That the airport
is ready for safe operations and that the ARFF personnel are trained
and ready to serve the public."
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