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    TX: David Wayne Hooks Airport Completes Phase 2 of Capital Improvement Program

    Jan. 10, 2017
    Related To: Aviation Business Strategies Group (ABSG)
    Aviation Business Strategies Group
    David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH), Northwest Houston's principal business and general aviation airport, has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing of the General Aviation (GA) runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building. Pictured is the work crew re-marking the resurfaced 3,500 foot GA runway which was also reconfigured to improve better access to the aircraft taxiway while creating a greater buffer of safety. A four-light Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system is to be installed. The primary 7,900 foot runway was resurfaced during the phase one capital improvement program.
    David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH), Northwest Houston's principal business and general aviation airport, has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing of the General Aviation (GA) runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building. Pictured is the work crew re-marking the resurfaced 3,500 foot GA runway which was also reconfigured to improve better access to the aircraft taxiway while creating a greater buffer of safety. A four-light Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system is to be installed. The primary 7,900 foot runway was resurfaced during the phase one capital improvement program.

    David Wayne Hooks Airport (DWH) has completed phase two of its capital improvement program which includes resurfacing the General Aviation (GA) runway and refurbishment of the Gill Aviation FBO Terminal building. 

    The 3,500 foot GA runway was resurfaced with asphalt and reconfigured to improve better access to the aircraft taxiway while creating a greater buffer of safety. The runway was also remarked and a four-light Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system is to be installed.

    The Gill Aviation FBO terminal building was also refurbished as part of phase two improvements. Enhancements included roofing, exterior and interior paint, flooring, lighting and additional tenant and guest parking.

    During phase one of the capital improvement program, the primary 7,009 foot runway was resurfaced and remarked and several taxiways were graded and repaved. Other improvements included enlarging and strengthening the main ramp, exterior lighting for T-hangers and installation of high speed security gates 

    All of the improvements to the airport and FBO have been scheduled for completion prior to the city of Houston hosting professional football's Big Game scheduled for Feb. 5, at NRG Stadium.

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    The Port Authority, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced the installation of eight charging stations for electric ground support equipment at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The dual-port chargers can power up to 16 Delta Air Lines’ electric ground support vehicles at the same time, including baggage tugs, airplane tow tractors, and other airside equipment.