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 […]
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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 […]
Ed Bolen Among Inductees to Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame
Ed Bolen is among those being inducted into the 2026 Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame. As president of the National Business Aviation Association, he continues to advocate for the industry. Previously, he led the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and helped advance the General Aviation Revitalization Act while working for Senator Nancy Kassebaum. The Kansas Aviation […]
Utah Takes Center Stage in the Future of Autonomous Aviation
The Utah Department of Transportation welcomed Joby Aviation last week as the company remotely operated its supervised autonomous J208 aircraft, equipped with Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology, in Utah. The aircraft arrived in the state as part of the Electric Skies tour, a coast-to-coast journey covering a dozen cities and 5,541 nautical miles. Utah is the […]
Southwest Airlines Launches Nonstop Service Between Memphis and Austin in October
Southwest Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The flight will operate six days weekly from Sunday through Friday. Tickets are on sale at www.southwest.com. With the addition of Austin, Southwest now serves 11 destinations from MEM, including Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las […]
Joby Aviation Showcases Autonomous Flight Technology in Oklahoma City as Part of National Electric Skies Tour
By Laura Rudicel Oklahoma’s role in the future of advanced aviation was on display as the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) joined Joby Aviation, federal aviation leaders, and state policymakers for an up-close demonstration of Joby’s autonomous flight technology at AAR Hangar 2 located on the OKC Will Rogers International Airport campus. The […]
Chicago Executive Airport Named Illinois Reliever Airport of the Year
One of the largest general aviation airports in the state, Chicago Executive Airport was named Reliever Airport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The honor was bestowed at the Illinois Public Airports Association annual conference in Galena, one of several airport awards announced. Chicago Executive was honored for continued safe and efficient […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Holds Successful 12th Annual Girls in Aviation Day
Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) welcomed hundreds of aspiring aviators and their parents for a successful 12th annual Girls in Aviation Day, presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, Sept.19. The goal of the day was to introduce girls (and boys) ages 8 to 17 to hands-on experiences, aerospace, aviation and STEM careers to spark curiosity and […]
North Dakota Aviation Study – Public Presentation Now Available Online
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has shared a video recording of its recent public presentation highlighting the findings of the 2025 North Dakota Aviation System Plan and Aviation Economic Impact Study. The studies found that North Dakota’s aviation and aerospace industry generates nearly $3.6 billion in annual economic output and supports approximately 28,734 jobs statewide. […]
