The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that the MassDOT Aeronautics Division has been selected to receive the 2026 Aerial Achievement Award for Program Excellence, recognizing its innovative use of uncrewed aircraft systems to support the management and preservation of public infrastructure. The Aerial Achievement Awards are presented annually by drone manufacturer Skydio, Inc. to […]
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Colorado Division of Aeronautics Receives Special Recognition Award from the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics received a special recognition award from the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame at a Colorado Aviation Historical Society ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Each year, the Colorado Aviation Historical Society honors individuals and organizations whose vision, service, innovation, and dedication have left a lasting impact […]
Ontario International Airport on Pace for 7 Million Passengers in 2026
Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed almost 5.3 million passengers over the first nine months of 2026 and remains on pace for 7 million passengers over the full year. This represents a more than 65% increase in passenger volumes since 2016 when the airport transitioned to local control. The Southern California aviation gateway reported more than […]
Aurora State Airport Master Plan Reflects Years of Community Engagement
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) is highlighting the extensive community engagement behind the draft Aurora State Airport Master Plan as the proposal moves toward consideration by the State Aviation Board. The planning record includes 14 public meetings, 467 responses to the initial community survey, 75 responses to an alternatives feedback form, and more than […]
Epic Flight Academy Holds Grand Opening in Connecticut
Members of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce and Epic Flight Academy staff welcomed local residents and aviation enthusiasts at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Epic’s 12th FAA Part 141 flight school. The event on Saturday, October 17, 2026 was well attended with people touring the school and experiencing the flight simulator. Director […]
Epic Flight Academy Opens 12th Flight School Campus in Danbury
Epic Flight Academy, the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the U.S., has opened its 12th flight school campus. It is located in Danbury, Connecticut at the Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR). The school celebrated with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Saturday, October 17th. Founder and CEO Danny Perna said, “We appreciate the warm […]
ODOT Releases Advanced Air Mobility Three-Year Action Plan
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released its three-year plan to enable and scale advanced air mobility (AAM) operations in Ohio. The strategy builds on years of research and planning, including Ohio’s 2021 study on the economic impact of AAM and the 2022 statewide framework that identified how the technology could be introduced. While […]
Omni Aircraft Maintenance Names Olivia Stokes Regional Sales Executive for Texas
Omni Aircraft Maintenance has named Olivia Stokes Regional Sales Executive for Texas. As Omni’s presence in McKinney continues to grow, Stokes will work directly with directors of maintenance, aircraft owners, and flight departments across the state to understand their challenges and connect them with support from Omni’s McKinney and Tulsa facilities. Stokes’s first priority is […]
Joby Aviation and Oregon Department of Aviation Highlight Autonomous Flight at Portland International Airport
Joby Aviation and the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) today highlighted the October 2 visit of Joby’s autonomous J208 aircraft to Portland International Airport (PDX). During the stop at Atlantic Aviation, Joby showcased the aircraft and demonstrated its autonomy technology before departing on the final leg of its return journey to the company’s headquarters in […]
Brian Johnson Joins Iowa DOT Aviation Team
Brian Johnson has joined the Iowa DOT’s Modal Transportation Bureau as the Aviation Program Manager. Johnson will manage and administer the State Aviation Program, including the State Airport Improvement Program, Vertical Infrastructure Programs, and other programs. He also will work with the system planning process and the aviation DBE program. Prior to joining the Iowa […]
