Photo – Dignitaries and airport officials cut the ribbon officially opening the new terminal at LBF. Photos provided by HDR. The North Platte Regional Airport officially opened its new passenger terminal August 10th, marking a significant milestone for air transportation in western Nebraska. Federal, state, and local leaders joined airport officials for a ribbon cutting […]
When Aviation Runs Short of People, Regional Airports Feel It First
By Patrick Arnzen, CEO of Thrust Flight If your flight was delayed or canceled this summer, weather or mass travelers probably got the blame. But behind many of the disruptions travelers experience is a staffing problem that reaches across aviation: the industry doesn’t have enough trained people to keep pace with demand. Boeing’s latest outlook […]
NBAA Welcomes Decisive Opposition to Burke Lakefront Airport Closure from FAA, Ohio Senators
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is applauding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Ohio’s U.S. senators for recent comments explicitly opposing the closure of Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL). Following a tour of an FAA air traffic control facility in Oberlin, OH, on Aug. 14, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) made […]
King Aerospace Names Industry Veteran Sam Jackson as Chief Operations Officer
King Aerospace has announced the recent appointment of noted aviation industry veteran Sam Jackson as chief operations officer. As COO, Jackson will align King Aerospace’s operations and servant leadership-centered culture with the company’s strategic objectives, driving performance across multiple sites while further strengthening the company’s deep operational credibility in both government/military and corporate aviation markets. […]
Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility to Support Growing Demand
Photo – Dignitaries at the Cirrus Grand Forks expansion ribbon cutting. On Friday, Cirrus celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in manufacturing excellence, safety and quality as well as long-term growth. The multi-million-dollar expansion provides the additional production capacity […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2027 Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission last week approved $10.2 million for the fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $5.9 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development […]
$2.85 Million Raised July 23 for Aviation Education and More During The Gathering Hosted by EAA Aviation Foundation
Aviation education and preservation programs will benefit from the record $2.85 million raised on July 23 during The Gathering philanthropic event held as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh week. Approximately 1,000 people packed the EAA Aviation Museum for an evening of unified support for Experimental Aircraft Association programming. “What occurs at The Gathering each year […]
David Cummins Confirmed as New TSA Administrator
David Cummins was sworn in as the eighth Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. In May 2026, President Trump nominated Cummins to head TSA and lead a workforce of approximately 60,000 employees and the security operations at more than 430 airports across the United States. Under the […]
College Park Aviation Museum and Fig Factor Media to Host Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival Sept. 26
Fig Factor Media, in partnership with the College Park Aviation Museum, presents the Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival Saturday, Sept. 26, at the museum in College Park, Maryland. Held during Hispanic Heritage Month and free to the public, this family-friendly event recognizes the important contributions Latinas have made to aviation in a variety […]
Drone-Delivered AED Used in Life-Saving Cardiac Arrest Response in Sweden
An automated external defibrillator (AED) delivered by Everdrone’s drone system was used in response to a confirmed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest involving a man in his 60s in Borås, Sweden, on 19 July 2026. The drone was dispatched as part of Västra Götaland Region’s (VGR) standard emergency response and delivered the AED to the scene of […]
















