Texas State University (TXST) has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Faithful Guardian Aviation to expand its bachelor of applied arts and sciences (B.A.A.S.) degree in Aviation Science with a focus on fixed-wing aircraft. Through this agreement, TXST students enrolled in the Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) aviation curriculum will receive […]
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Marshall to Receive Multi-Million-Dollar Grant to Advance Aerospace Development in Mountain State
Marshall University and partners are set to receive $3 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) that will support the Aerospace, Resilience, Manufacturing and Operations for Readiness (ARMOR) coalition focused on aerospace manufacturing workforce development in West Virginia. This award will establish a national hub for aerospace and defense innovation through airport renovations, equipment investments […]
New NASAO Chair Embracing Change on State and National Levels
By Kim Stevens – Frank Farmer has seen a lot of change during his more than thirty years in aviation. Perhaps the biggest change for the current Bureau Chief of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Aeronautics Bureau and recently elected Chair for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has been in technology. “When […]
Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inducted at Indiana Aviation Honors Banquet
Photo – 2026 Hall of Fame Board (L-R : Jason Napier, Chris Gray, Sean White, Rick Norris, Jenny Mullett, Bob Duncan (’23 Inductee), Bruce Montigney, Jordan Bullard, J.C. Buehler, Tom Carney PhD (’24 Inductee), and Dave Newill. The Indiana Aviation Honors Banquet was held Saturday, September 19th in Carmel, Indiana with over 300 guests in […]
North Dakota Air Travel Sets New September Record
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission reports that the state’s eight commercial service airports established a new September passenger boarding record with 104,380 passengers in 2026. This surpassed the previous September high of 103,559 passengers set in 2025. The record was achieved despite a reduction in available airline capacity. Airlines offered approximately 124,000 departure seats during […]
San Bernardino County Proclaims November 1 as ONT Day, Honoring Ontario International Airport’s Decade of Local Control
Photo – Members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors present ONT CEO Atif Elkadi (center left) and OIAA Commission President Dr. Ronald Loveridge (center, right) with a proclamation declaring November 1 as ONT Day. Ontario International Airport is being honored by lawmakers at the county and state level, commemorating its return to local […]
University of North Dakota Joins Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Signing Agreement to Advance Counter-Drone Technologies
The University of North Dakota and Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site (NPUASTS) were part of a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony on Oct. 14, joining forces with the U.S. Department of War’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401). The agreement, announced by U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and supported by the other members […]
MassDOT Aeronautics Division Receives 2026 Aerial Achievement Award for Program Excellence
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 […]
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 […]
