New study shows $52.5 billion in annual economic impact, reinforcing aerospace and defense as Oklahoma’s second-largest industry and one of its fastest-growing economic engines. By Laura Rudicel – Oklahoma’s aerospace and defense industry generates $52.5 billion in annual economic activity and supports more than 250,000 jobs, according to a new study released today by the […]
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LAPP Statement Ahead of Cleveland City Council Hearing
The Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP)—a coalition made up of local businesses, schools, and pilots, as well as national aviation organizations—issued the following statement ahead of the upcoming Cleveland City Council Transportation and Mobility Committee hearing on the future of Burke Lakefront Airport: We appreciate Committee Chairman Charles Slife for inviting airport stakeholders and supporters […]
NYAMA Celebrates 50 Years of Aviation Leadership in Watkins Glen
Bill Shea, center, poses with several NYAMA Past Presidents – The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) celebrated its 50th anniversary during its Fall Conference, held September 16–18, 2026, at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel. The milestone brought together aviation professionals, legislators, industry partners and association leaders to honor five decades of service to New […]
KDOT Partners with Kansas Aviation Museum to Host Joby’s Electric Skies Tour
Photo above – Ray Seif, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu and Textron VP of Global Sales and Strategy, Special Missions and Defense, Bob Gibbs. On Sept 28th, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), Division of Aviation partnered with Joby Aviation and the Kansas Aviation Museum to host a stop along Joby’s Electric Skies tour across the […]
Check-In for All Hawaiian Airlines’ International Departures Now Located at HNL Terminal 2
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds travelers that as of October 3, 2026, check-in and bag drop for all international departures on Hawaiian Airlines will be consolidated in Terminal 2, Lobby 4 of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Travelers are encouraged to check their flight information before arriving at the airport and […]
ODOT Deploys the Latest Drone Technology on Transformational Construction Project
DriveOhio’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center is leading the country in drone innovation, which is transforming how we build, inspect, and maintain our roads and bridges. The latest technology, drone-in-a-box systems, has been deployed to support the largest construction project in ODOT history, the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project – and it all happens at […]
Ontario International Airport Launches Real-Time Shuttle Tracking System
Travelers at Ontario International Airport (ONT) can now take the guesswork out of waiting for a shuttle, thanks to a new real-time tracking system that shows exactly where airport buses are and when they are expected to arrive. The new Bus Genius system allows passengers to scan QR codes posted at shuttle stops and throughout […]
Contour Airlines Expands Muscle Shoals Service with New Nonstop Flights to Dallas-Fort Worth
Contour Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), beginning November 12, 2026. As part of the schedule update, Contour will reallocate five weekly flights from its existing Muscle Shoals–Charlotte service to Dallas-Fort Worth. Travelers in the Shoals region will […]
Aeronautics Now Accepting Applications for 2027 Aviation Education Grant Program
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2027 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application window is now open to eligible candidates with a deadline of November 15th, 2026 for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives […]
AOPA Disappointed with Issuance of Eviction Notices at Aeroflex-Andover Airport
Josh Cochran photo – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed disappointment at the issuance of eviction notices to tenants at Aeroflex-Andover Airport (12N) in Sussex County, New Jersey. The notices, forcing tenants to vacate by December 31, were issued by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, which owns the airport. Tenants were notified […]
