Courtesy of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority extended its deepest condolences to the Smith family and FedEx. “Fred was an innovator, a leader, and a cornerstone of the Memphis community. His impact on the airport and our great city cannot be overstated.” Fred Smith was an entrepreneur and visionary who had […]
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Oklahoma Space Industry Agency Merges into Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) welcomed the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, (OSIDA), yesterday, as the state’s space industry agency merges into the Department. The move, prompted by passage of SB 912 during the 2025 Legislative Session, is a signal to the nation that Oklahoma intends to launch into a new frontier […]
Cirrus Invests $13M to Expand Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility
Cirrus announced the expansion of its Grand Forks manufacturing facility during a groundbreaking event. Cirrus will invest $13 million to add 30,000 square feet to the current 165,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The expansion will support Cirrus aircraft manufacturing the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series and the best-selling jet, the Vision Jet, with […]
AVL New North Concourse Now Open
Since the groundbreaking on August 11, 2023, and after almost two years of hard work, the AVL’s new North Concourse opened on June 25, 2025. Despite unexpected disruptions, the AVL Forward project has remained on time and on budget. The opening of the new North Concourse is a major milestone in the three-phase project. All […]
Avianca Cargo Mexico Connects Mexico and the U.S. West Coast Globally
AeroUnion has announced the introduction of its new brand, Avianca Cargo Mexico, which will strengthen connectivity global airfreight business by offering consistent service and a renewed fleet. Thanks to the work and commitment of the team who have led the company’s transformation process, AeroUnion presents a consolidated value proposition for its growth in the region. […]
MSP Partners with CBP on Technology to Improve Security, Wait Times
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deliver a new initiative aimed at improving security, reducing passenger wait times and enhancing the international arrival experience for passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP is the 12th U.S. airport or port of entry to deploy Enhanced Passenger […]
Oklahoma Air and Space Soars for Future Generations in STEM City at Tinker Air Show
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) took the lead in providing an engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) experience at the 2025 Tinker Air Force Base Warriors of Air and Space Air Show this past weekend. With the support of local pilots from the greater Oklahoma City flying community and state officials, […]
NBAA Congratulates Aero Medicine Pioneer and 2025 Wright Brothers Trophy Recipient Joan Sullivan Garrett
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulates the Joan Sullivan Garrett, a visionary in airborne emergency medical care, on her selection as the 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy recipient from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). In 1985, Garrett drew upon her experiences as a critical-care flight nurse and chief medical officer to found MedAire, a […]
Joan Sullivan Garrett Chosen as the 2025 Recipient of the Prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that Joan Sullivan Garrett has been selected to receive the 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for her pioneering work in aviation telemedicine. “The NAA’s Wright Trophy recognizes a living American for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States,” said Amy Spowart, President and […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program Set to Take Flight
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met May 14 to discuss and approve significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s aviation and aerospace infrastructure. The Commission acted and approved the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ proposed FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a strategic initiative which is set to invest more than $353 […]
