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.
1,805-acre facility on the east side now will be known as the Indianapolis Regional Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South American country joins local aviation firm’s list of international clients.
Much-hyped study won’t portend immediate investment, but will help steer development on and around airport through 2040.
Some smaller airports have excess cargo capacity.
The Greenwood Board of Aviation Commissioners will replace Indy Jet Center Greenwood, which had only managed the airport since January, effective Nov. 25.
The Indianapolis Airport Authority leases the hangar to ComLux Aviation Services, which uses it to maintain and refurbish business aircraft.
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 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.
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.
Federal aviation officials want to fine Chautauqua Airlines $348,000 for allegedly flying regional jets thousands of times
without performing required safety inspections.
Airport contractor Indianapolis Aviation seeks approval for auto-dealership group to occupy hangar at Metro Airport in Fishers.
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.
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 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.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the problem was fixed about 10 a.m. Thursday, but it was unclear how long flights would continue to be delayed. Dozens of flights to Indianapolis International Airport have been affected.
