The Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) awarded the local history book, Grand County published by Arcadia Publishing Images of America, a silver medal for the 2026 Book Awards Season. MWSA member and author and State Aviation Journal contributor, Penny Rafferty Hamilton, used her academic research skills and extensive knowledge of local history to write […]
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Shreveport Regional Airport Named 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year
The City of Shreveport announced that Shreveport Regional Airport has been named the 2026 Commercial Service Airport of the Year by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). The prestigious award recognizes Shreveport Regional Airport for its outstanding performance and contributions to aviation in Louisiana. In addition to the airport’s recognition, Stacy Kuba, Deputy […]
Boise Welcomes New Airport Director
Boise, Idaho Mayor Lauren McLean has selected Beth Sumner to lead the city’s airport as the new Airport Director. Beth has worked at the Boise Airport as the Deputy Director of Engineering & Planning since 2023. “Beth has demonstrated an unmatched commitment to the growth of Boise’s Airport, leading important projects as we undergo an […]
Michigan Governor Awards $1.7M to Launch 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects Statewide
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) selected 12 projects that will deploy Advanced Air Mobility technologies across Michigan and demonstrate real-world use cases with the potential to scale, ranging in projects from organ and medical drone deliveries to safer powerline inspections and beyond. “Michigan is a […]
Young Artists Invited to Soar in 2027 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest
The N.C. Department of Transportation Division of Aviation is accepting applicants for the 2027 Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition that encourages North Carolina youth to present their creativity. The competition, hosted on the statewide level by the NCDOT Division of Aviation, follows an aviation theme each year, giving students the chance to engage in […]
Ponca City Breaks Ground on $14.3 Million Regional Airport
State and local leaders joined the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and the City of Ponca City to break ground on a new $14.3 million terminal at Ponca City Regional Airport, marking a significant investment in aviation infrastructure and economic development in north-central Oklahoma. The new 14,000-square-foot terminal will provide modern accommodation for […]
Team Kentucky Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Terminal at Addington Field Regional Airport
State transportation officials joined local elected officials and airport leaders to cut the ribbon on a terminal building expansion at the Elizabethtown Addington Field Regional Airport. The $2.65 million project was supported by a $2 million Team Kentucky investment to help expand and upgrade the airport, boost economic development and improve the experience for recreational […]
Texas State University Partners with Faithful Guardian Aviation to Expand Flight Training Opportunities
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 […]
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 […]
