The Colorado Aerotropolis just got a major boost with the arrival of Southwest Airlines University (SWAU), a cutting-edge training facility designed to shape the future of aviation professionals. Southwest Airlines officially marked its presence in the area last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new, 23,000-square-foot learning center, located in Aurora in the JAG […]
New ACI-NA Reports Highlight Economic Impact and Growing Infrastructure Needs of U.S. Commercial Airports
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) released research showing commercial airports in the U.S. supported 12.8 million jobs and produced $1.8 trillion in economic output last year. The findings – from two new reports, Modern Airports for a Stronger America: Unlocking Opportunities to Meet Soaring Demand, and The Economic Impact of U.S. Commercial Service […]
Miller Leads Aerospace Town Hall on Industry Growth in Oklahoma
Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, was joined by industry leaders, business owners and policymakers for a town hall event discussing the future of aerospace, aviation and defense in the House chamber. Over 1,200 Oklahomans visited the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 2 for AERO Day. The 2025 AERO Oklahoma Aerospace Town Hall, moderated by Miller, focused […]
Senator Rosino Celebrates Oklahoma’s Thriving Aerospace Industry on AERO Day at the Capitol, Presents Senate Resolution on Monroney Center
The Oklahoma State Capitol was packed today with over 240 aviation students, representatives from 60 aerospace exhibitors and a strong contingent of active-duty military members and veterans who gathered for AERO Day. Hosted annually, the event highlights Oklahoma’s booming aerospace industry, which stands as the state’s second-largest economic driver. Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, who […]
New ACI-NA Reports Highlight Economic Impact and Growing Infrastructure Needs of U.S. Commercial Airports
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) released research showing commercial airports in the U.S. supported 12.8 million jobs and produced $1.8 trillion in economic output last year. The findings – from two new reports, Modern Airports for a Stronger America: Unlocking Opportunities to Meet Soaring Demand, and The Economic Impact of U.S. Commercial Service […]
Carbon Cub UL Enters Full Scale Production
CubCrafters has announced that its Carbon Cub UL has officially entered production. The Carbon Cub UL, offered both as a factory built Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and as a factory builder assist Experimental Amateur Built (EAB) aircraft, combines advanced carbon-fiber construction, cutting-edge technology, and remarkable performance capabilities. Set to once again redefine the standards of […]
North Dakota Teacher Named 2025 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is proud to announce that Thomas M. Sando, aviation instructor at Williston High School and the Williston Basin CTE Center in Williston, North Dakota, has been selected as this year’s A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year. Sando has developed a dynamic classroom that includes hands-on projects, […]
North Dakota Airports Set New February Passenger Record Despite Subzero Temperatures
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In February 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,436 passenger boardings, making it the busiest February in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 105,144 set in February 2020 and marks […]
NBAA Recognizes GAMA’s Pete Bunce for Industry Leadership
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently honored Pete Bunce, longtime president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), with an award recognizing his decades of industry advocacy and leadership. Bunce will retire next month from GAMA after 20 years at the helm of the group representing general aviation airframe, avionics, powerplant and […]
WAI2025 Conference Celebrates Numerous Successes
Women in Aviation International held another successful annual gathering last week at the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, March 27-29, 2025. With its unique blend of world-class speakers, busy exhibit hall, an array of education sessions, and more than 90 scholarship recipients, the WAI2025 […]
