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 […]
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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. […]
Shenandoah University Launches Undergraduate Certificate Program to Meet Air Traffic Control Staffing Challenge
Shenandoah University has added an Undergraduate Certificate in Air Traffic Control to its growing list of academic offerings to help fill a national deficit of air traffic controllers. Students began taking the initial class for the undergraduate certificate, ATC-101, in Fall 2026, and Shenandoah is anticipating the program’s full launch in Spring 2027. “The air […]
North Dakota Airline Boarding Update for August
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that the state’s eight commercial service airports recorded 108,460 airline passenger boardings during August 2026, a decrease of approximately 4% compared to August 2025. Airlines provided a total of 129,976 available departure seats during the month, a decrease of 6% from the previous year. Despite the reduction in […]
Ashley Peterson Launches Carolina Flight Deals, Built for Carolina Airports
Carolina Flight Deals℠ launched earlier this month, a subscription flight deal service that searches only airports in North and South Carolina. Founded by travel creator Ashley Peterson, the list sends curated economy fares out of all 16 airports across both states, including smaller markets like Wilmington, Fayetteville, New Bern, and Greenville that national deal services […]
Four Prominent Virginians to Be Inducted Into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame
Four prominent Virginians will be inducted on November 7th as members of the Class of 2026 of the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. The induction dinner and ceremony will be hosted by the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society at the elite Ford’s Colony Country Club in Williamsburg, Va. The four inductees include, in alphabetical order, Robert […]
