The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its 2024 annual report, revealing a historic year for airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. Air travel in North Dakota has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with a 10% year-over-year increase and exceeding 1.2 million passenger boardings for the second time in […]
Month: January 2025
Memphis International and RDU Among Airports Recording Record Passenger Traffic in 2024
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are among U.S. airports recording record passenger numbers in 2024. MEM experienced a milestone year, highlighted by a record number of 4.9 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. These numbers reflected an increase of nearly 81,000 passengers compared to 2023. RDU finished strong […]
Winchester Regional Airport Opens “Terminal of the Future”
Twenty-two months from the groundbreaking of the site, Winchester Regional Airport revealed its “Terminal of the Future,” at a grand opening on January 9th. Located in the northwest corner of Virginia, the unveiling of the modern building brought together Virginia’s aviation community, airport leaders, and Winchester’s residents. The new terminal’s 70 percent increase in […]
WAI Announces Keynote Speakers for WAI2025 Conference in Denver
Women in Aviation International members and conference attendees will undoubtedly be inspired with the impressive lineup of speakers scheduled for the 36th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference March 27-29 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. The WAI2025 roster of speakers includes: Stephanie Goetz will emcee the WAI2025 general sessions […]
CAE Inaugurates Its First Air Traffic Services Training Center in Collaboration with NAV CANADA
Global aviation training leader CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Center, on its campus in Montreal, Canada. As the largest provider of civil aviation training worldwide, CAE trains pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. Last October, CAE started partnering in the training of air traffic controllers (ATC) and flight service […]
Pureflight Aviation Training Experiences Busiest Year in 40 Years
Pureflight Aviation Training has a rich aviation history. Originally established in 1983 as Precision Aviation Training, Pureflight has been providing intentional training and real-world preparation to helicopter and airplane students for decades, offering big school quality with small school culture. 2024 has been the busiest year in the school’s history, and 2025 is looking strong […]
Angie Spear Appointed as Alaska International Airport System Director
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has announced the appointment of Angie Spear as the new Director of the Alaska International Airport System (AIAS). Angie brings over 18 years of aviation experience, having served as the Manager of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) since 2018 and most recently, as the Interim Manager of […]
Norfolk, Nebraska Airport Authority Seeks Airport Manager
The Norfolk Nebraska Airport Authority is seeking an experienced individual to become our next Airport Manager who leads by example, exemplifying integrity, professionalism, and has excellent communication skills. Under the direction of Norfolk Airport Authority Board, this position is responsible for the operation and management of the Airport on a day-to-day basis. Norfolk Regional Airport […]
U.S. DOT Announces $332 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced more than $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports through the Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program. In total, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $25 billion over five years for airport and air traffic control infrastructure improvements. The AIG funds can be […]
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation to Conduct Runway Improvements at Daniel K Inouye International Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that the reopening of Runway 4R-22L at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu will be at 6 p.m., on January 23, 2025, as part of the ongoing Runway and Taxiway Shoulders Rehabilitation Project. Following this reopening, Runway 4L-22R will be temporarily closed for 41 calendar […]
