Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute, or TDI, recently partnered with RPMC LLC of Almena on a new device for moving aircraft around the tarmac and into hangars. The device was developed to support maintenance, repair and overhaul, or MRO, operations and help facilities use limited hangar space more efficiently. To accomplish this, the ability […]
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LAPP Urges City Council to Schedule Burke Lakefront Hearing
In a letter to Cleveland City Council members, the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP) is urging the Council’s Transportation and Mobility Committee to schedule a hearing on Mayor Justin Bibb’s proposed closure of Burke Lakefront Airport with airport proponents and stakeholders. “Over the past year, discussions regarding the future of Burke have accelerated significantly. The […]
AIR Act Introduced to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) earlier this month introduced Senate Bill 1365, the Pennsylvania AIR Act, aimed at modernizing aviation funding and providing long-term support for airports across the commonwealth. The bill creates a dedicated Aviation Trust Fund to provide stable, predictable funding for airport improvements, workforce development, air service expansion and emerging aviation technologies. Funding […]
Lincoln Airport, Nebraska Air National Guard Celebrate Historic $100M Runway Reconstruction Project
The Lincoln Airport Authority and Nebraska Air National Guard last week welcomed federal, state and local leaders, project partners and members of the media to the Runway 18/36 Reconstruction Project site to highlight one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Lincoln Airport’s history. Estimated at approximately $100 million, the multi-year reconstruction of Lincoln Airport’s […]
ALDOT Preparing for Record Year of Alabama Airport Investment
The Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) Aeronautics Bureau is preparing for another record year of investment in Alabama’s airport system. Recently, ALDOT met with the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airports District Office in Jackson, Mississippi, to begin coordinating fiscal year 2027 airport projects and funding priorities between the two agencies. FY2027 planning process underway Alabama airports […]
Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh
Established in 2007, this year will mark the 20th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium. The 2026 EAS hosted by the Vertical Flight Society Federal City Chapter (VFS FCC) will be held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 18 and 19, on the two days immediately prior to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus. The […]
ND Aeronautics Commission Announces $19.2 Million in 2026 Airport Grant Awards
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has finalized and approved approximately $19.2 million in state infrastructure grant allocations for public airports across North Dakota. The investments will support critical maintenance, safety, and development projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports, helping strengthen the long-term reliability and performance of the state’s aviation system. The funding […]
MIA’s Economic Impact Reaches New Record of $212 Billion
Driven by strong passenger demand and booming cargo volumes in 2025, Miami International Airport’s total statewide economic impact rose 17% to $212 billion in business revenue. Employment tied to the airport’s direct, indirect, induced, and related activities also increased 12%, reaching 945,682 jobs, according to a new report from industry firm Martin Associates. “Congratulations to […]
Mason City Municipal to Host World’s Top Aerobatic Pilots
The 2026 World Aerobatic Championship has been relocated to the Mason City Municipal Airport. Competition flying will take place from August 24 through September 2, bringing more than 35 of the world’s top aerobatic pilots to north-central Iowa. The pilots will represent countries from around the globe and compete for individual and team honors. “Mason […]
Texas Southern University Expands Elite Flight Training Fleet with New Twin-Engine Aircraft
The momentum continues for Texas Southern University’s aviation program. The program made Houston aviation history again Friday with the delivery of a brand-new twin-engine Diamond DA42. “We’ve had some great days at Texas Southern Aviation,” said Dr. Terence Fontaine, Executive Director of Aviation. “This may be one of the pinnacle moments of the program. We’ve […]
