The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) has named Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison the recipient of its 2026 Woman of Excellence Award, recognizing her leadership, mentorship and contributions to advancing women in aviation and aerospace. Blacknall-Jamison will receive the award during the Gala Dinner on November 4 at IAWA’s Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Presented annually, the award honors […]
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 […]
TransMedics Selects Gogo Galileo HDX for Nationwide Organ Transport Fleet
Photo caption: TransMedics has selected Gogo Galileo to provide reliable, high-performance connectivity across its fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft supporting time-critical organ transport missions. Gogo has announced that TransMedics has selected Gogo Galileo to equip its growing fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft operating across the United States. The aircraft play a […]
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 […]
USTDA Promotes Aviation Safety and Security in Southeast Asia
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency will host a reverse trade mission bringing aviation industry leaders from Indonesia and the Philippines to the United States to build partnerships that advance the countries’ aviation safety and security priorities. From October 26 to November 6, the 15-member delegation of government and private sector leaders will travel to […]
Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inducted at Indiana Aviation Honors Banquet
Photo – 2026 Hall of Fame Board (L-R : Jason Napier, Chris Gray, Sean White, Rick Norris, Jenny Mullett, Bob Duncan (’23 Inductee), Bruce Montigney, Jordan Bullard, J.C. Buehler, Tom Carney PhD (’24 Inductee), and Dave Newill. The Indiana Aviation Honors Banquet was held Saturday, September 19th in Carmel, Indiana with over 300 guests in […]
NBAA Honors Rep. Sam Graves, GA Champion, with Silk Scarf Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented its prestigious Silk Scarf Award to Rep. Sam Graves (R-06-MO) in recognition of his extraordinary leadership and steadfast commitment to business aviation. The award was presented at this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Since his election to Congress in 2001, Graves has championed the […]
















