The grant application is now open for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Education Grant Program. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due on May 31, 2025. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary education. The program funds are part of more than $500,000 the […]
Month: March 2025
Southern Illinois Airport Appoints Third-Generation Aviator as New Airport Manager
Southern Illinois Airport is proud to announce the appointment of Alyssa S. Connell as its new Airport Manager. A third-generation aviator and nationally respected aviation executive, Alyssa has over two decades of leadership experience in aviation business development, general aviation, and strategic aerospace communication. Alyssa has served the Southern Illinois Airport Authority in a variety […]
SIU School of Aviation Gets High National Marks for Management, Flight Program
By Pete Rosenbery The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas […]
FAA Orders California County to Reverse Ban on 100LL Sale and Self-Fueling After AOPA Files Complaint
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ruled that a prohibition of the sale of 100LL (low lead) avgas—the primary fuel used in piston aircraft worldwide—at two airports in Santa Clara County, California, violated obligations the County agreed to when receiving $6.8 million in federal airport development assistance between 1983 and 2011, among other federal funds. Local […]
Aircraft Laser Strikes Were Still Dangerously High in 2024
Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last year. While that is a 3 percent decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. Lasers can incapacitate pilots, many of whom are flying airplanes with […]
Viola Leads GAMA as President and CEO
James A. Viola has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Viola is GAMA’s sixth president and CEO since its founding, 55 years ago, in 1970. “It is a privilege and an honor to be able to lead such an impactful global organization that is known for […]
New Exhibit at IND Honors Indiana’s Legendary Contribution to Aviation
Aviation leaders from the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame gathered recently to dedicate a new exhibit at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) that honors and tells the rich history of Hoosiers in Flight. From the first flight at Kitty Hawk to the Apollo 11 mission, to Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee […]
Jacobs Selected to Support Idaho Airport Expansion
Jacobs was chosen by Boise Airport to support its multi-year capital expansion plan, including the construction of Concourse A, the renovation of Concourse B and potential improvements to other terminal facilities to accommodate an 81% increase in passenger demand during the past decade. Jacobs will provide professional services tailored to the airport’s needs, serving as […]
NCDOT Awards Grant Funds to 12 Airports for Aviation Career Education Academies
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to 12 airports to host aviation and aerospace-themed summer academies for K-12 students. “We’re thrilled to partner with airports across the state to offer these academies,” said Nick Short, interim director of the NCDOT Division of Aviation. “Not only […]
FAA Launches Final Initiative of Runway Safety Portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is rolling out an enhanced safety technology at 74 air traffic control towers. The Runway Incursion Device (RID) is the third of three fast-tracked initiatives launched out of the February 2023 Safety Call to Action to improve runway safety and reduce runway incursions. See for yourself: Check your local airport […]
