Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the promotion of Nichole Love to Director of Human Resources. In this new role, Love will oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and talent development. Love has been a valuable member of the MSCAA team for eight years, previously serving as the Assistant Director […]
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Miami Regional Airport Opens New Terminal
Miami Regional Airport celebrated the official grand opening of its new 4,000-square-foot terminal Friday, Aug. 1, with a ribbon cutting drawing in community members, city and state officials, and aviation enthusiasts from all over the area. The $3.28 million upgrade included the construction of a new terminal to better accommodate waiting passengers, pilots, and other […]
AVL’s Runway 5K Helps Local Aviation Students
The Western North Carolina Pilots Association Educational Foundation, one of the recipients of the Asheville Regional Airport’s (AVL) Runway 5K proceeds, presents grants to deserving local aviation students. They awarded a total of $33,350 in grants to 11 grantees this year. At least 3 of the 11 grants would not have been possible without the […]
Wiley Post Airport Celebrates Completion of Runway Improvements
Living up to its namesake, Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City is continuing innovations and improvements to the airport by widening its Runway 17R/35L to 100 feet to accommodate larger business jet aircraft on its west parallel runway. The city’s main airport for General Aviation (GA) activity celebrated the improvements Wednesday, July 30 with […]
Ontario International Airport Adopts New Use and Lease Agreement
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) is poised for continued growth and long-term sustainability following approval of a new Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) by the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. The 132-page agreement replaces a version adopted in 1999, when ONT was under the ownership of Los Angeles World Airports. The […]
Approval of MOSAIC Rule Highlights Decade-Long EAA Leadership Effort for Modernized Aircraft and Pilot Certification
A decade-long effort by the Experimental Aircraft Association, in association with the Federal Aviation Administration and other entities, became reality on July 22 with the announcement that the MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule has been finalized and signed. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy made the announcement during the second day of […]
Maryland Transportation Leaders Break Ground for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Martin State Airport
Martin State Airport celebrated the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art air traffic control tower last week – a significant milestone that will improve safety, modernize the airport and fuel economic growth in Maryland. The new facility will replace the airport’s existing tower, which was built in 1942 and is among the oldest active air traffic […]
MAC Selects Alyssa Carlson as Assistant Director, Concessions and Business Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Alyssa Carlson for the position of assistant director, concessions and business development. In this role, Carlson will be responsible for the design, development, management and operation of terminal concession programs and non-aeronautical development at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 18th busiest airport by passengers in the United […]
NASAO Announces 2025 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship Recipients
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for Aviation Research & Education has announced this year’s recipients of the 2025 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship. They are: Established by the NASAO Center in 2014, the scholarship is awarded in memory of Henry Ogrodzinski, who led NASAO as its President and CEO from 1996 to 2013. […]
Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates Tina Kinsey’s National Recognition for Air Service Excellence
The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority has announced Tina Kinsey, Chief Administrative Officer at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Air Service Achievement Award by Airports Council International – North America. This prestigious national award recognizes outstanding work and exceptional contributions in air service development. Tina’s leadership and commitment […]