Photo – Embry‑Riddle President P. Barry Butler, students and guests are recognized at the Florida State Capitol. (Photo: Embry‑Riddle) Legislators in Tallahassee have honored Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERU) Centennial by adopting a resolution recognizing the university’s outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace in the state of Florida, across the nation and around the world. The […]
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HDOT Welcomes International Shoppes as New Concessionaire at Honolulu and Kahului Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected International Shoppes (iShoppes) to provide retail and in-bond duty free concessions at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG). Under a 10-year contract, New York-based iShoppes along with business partner Ben Crump Enterprises, will take over the shops that are currently operated by […]
Fly to Save Lives Theme Inspires 2026 Aviation Art Contest Winner
Artwork above – First place winner of the Senior Division: Soyoon Kim The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2026 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition designed to inspire and engage young people in aviation through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Fly to Save Lives,” challenged […]
Montana Airports Secure FY 2027 Grant and Loan Awards
The Montana Aeronautics Board awarded approximately $3.33 million in airport grant and loan funding for state fiscal year (FY) 2027 during its January meeting. This funding will support infrastructure and safety improvements at 46 public use airports across Montana. Out of Montana’s 126 airports, 71 are federally funded. State grant and loan awards made to […]
Aims Community College Earns FAA Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Designation
Aims Community College has reached a historic milestone in aviation education, officially earning designation as an Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) institution through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Following a successful FAA on-site evaluation in January, Aims is now one of several collegiate institutions nationwide approved under the Enhanced AT-CTI program. Aims is […]
Honolulu Airport Adds Electric Trams to Wiki Wiki Shuttle Service
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is adding three new electric transit trams to its Wiki Wiki Shuttle service at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The new trams, which will transport domestic passengers between gates and terminals, will augment the airport’s free Wiki Wiki bus service. “The Wiki Wiki Shuttle is a vital part […]
High Flying Hangars Secures RFFP Approval from City Council for Development at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia
High Flying Hangars has secured approval from the Manassas City Council for development of a new hangar project at the Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF) in Prince William County, Virginia with the approval of a Request for Franchise Proposal (RFFP). The vote took place last month at the city council meeting. The design plan currently includes […]
K-State Salina Selected for Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program
Photo – Successful K-State Salina applicants in the Delta Air Lines Career Pathway Program now have a direct pathway to Endeavor Air and a streamlined, guaranteed route to a Delta pilot career. By Jeremy Bohn Kansas State University Salina professional pilot program students now have a specialized opportunity for early-career success with Delta Air Lines. K-State […]
Students Explore New Early-Career Aviation Maintenance Program
A cohort of ten students from Campbell, Kapolei, and Waipahu high schools is piloting the state’s first aviation maintenance technology program in collaboration with the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM). The program provides early-career training starting a student’s junior year. The goal is to prepare students for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, enabling them to […]
West Woodward Airport Unveils New Terminal and Major Infrastructure Upgrades to Fuel Regional Economic Growth
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and West Woodward Airport officially marked the completion of a multi-million dollar transformation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Feb.13, 2026. The event celebrated the opening of a new terminal building and several vital upgrades engineered to position Woodward as a prime hub for business and general aviation […]
