The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), along with the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP), laid out their vision for the future of Burke Lakefront Airport during an open house with media, local officials, and other stakeholders, while pushing back against “hypothetical concepts” for possible redevelopment of the airport site released today by the mayor. […]
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Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees
The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame has announced the Inductees to its Class of 2026. The Honorees are: These distinguished individuals made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace in Indiana, the nation, and the world through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. The Honorees will be inducted at […]
Springfield Airport Makes Donation to Be Part of History Museum on the Square Permanent Collection
What started as simply flooring became so much more at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). After 16 years, the iconic SGF water, grass and rock carpet is being removed – but the airport carpet will always be remembered, thanks to a special effort. On March 26, the Springfield Airport donated three original, unused airport carpet squares […]
Lufthansa Celebrates 25 Years at Denver International Airport
Last week Lufthansa celebrated twenty-five years of flying to Denver International Airport. Since 2001, Lufthansa has proudly connected the Mile High City with its Frankfurt hub, marking a quarter century of continuous operations between Colorado and Germany. In honor of this milestone, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued a proclamation to honor Lufthansa’s 25 years of […]
Soaring Higher: Aviation Industry Leader Shelly deZevallos Continues to Pursue Life and Career Goals for the Greater Good
Story by Laura Pennino for State Aviation Journal State Aviation Journal published a story about Shelly deZevallos by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. on Nov. 10, 2023. Editor Kim Stevens asked what Shelly has been up to since then and what she is planning to do next. Here’s what we learned. _________________________________________________________________________________ Shelly Lesikar deZevallos is […]
ODAV Announces State Airports 2026 Construction Outlook
ODAV is hard at work preparing for yet another busy construction season in 2026. This year they are looking forward to the following projects: ODAV says that while several of these projects are going out to bid now, they won’t have details on operational impacts such as start dates and project durations until they award […]
Textron Aviation to Feature Broad Range of Industry Leading Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel Aircraft at SUN ’n FUN
Textron Aviation announced that it will showcase a broad lineup of its legendary turboprop and piston aircraft at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14 through 19, in Lakeland, Florida. This marks the first time that Cessna, Beechcraft and Pipistrel products will be displayed together under the Textron Aviation banner, giving attendees a […]
Asheville Regional Airport Begins TSA Support Drive
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is part of the Department of Homeland Security, and its officers are currently working without pay during the partial federal government shutdown. At Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), approximately 96 TSA team members, friends and neighbors in our region are working without pay to keep air travel safe. The airport has […]
MDOT Office of Aeronautics Announces Fiscal Year 2026 State/Local Airport Program
MDOT Office of Aeronautics has announced a new State/Local Airport Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The State of Michigan has provided a one-time General Fund appropriation of $5 million to help address unfunded airport maintenance, capital development, revenue-generating, and equipment needs at general aviation airports. If an airport wishes to be considered for this […]
Frontiers of Flight Museum Hosts Dallas Cowboys Legend, Aviator Chad Hennings for Caroline Rose Hunt Lecture Series
The Frontiers of Flight Museum has announced the second installment of its Caroline Rose Hunt Lecture series, celebrating the legacy of the devoted patron of aviation, a passionate supporter of Dallas and a champion for education. On Thursday, April 30, the lecture series will feature legendary Dallas Cowboys star and fighter pilot Chad Hennings. After […]
