The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has awarded $19.2 million in additional state grant funding to Grand Forks International Airport for reconstruction of its primary runway, bringing the state’s total investment in the project to $20 million. The Grand Forks investment is part of a broader $90 million legislative appropriation from the Strategic Investment & Improvement […]
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LAPP Statement Ahead of Cleveland City Council Hearing
The Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP)—a coalition made up of local businesses, schools, and pilots, as well as national aviation organizations—issued the following statement ahead of the upcoming Cleveland City Council Transportation and Mobility Committee hearing on the future of Burke Lakefront Airport: We appreciate Committee Chairman Charles Slife for inviting airport stakeholders and supporters […]
NYAMA Celebrates 50 Years of Aviation Leadership in Watkins Glen
Bill Shea, center, poses with several NYAMA Past Presidents – The New York Aviation Management Association (NYAMA) celebrated its 50th anniversary during its Fall Conference, held September 16–18, 2026, at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel. The milestone brought together aviation professionals, legislators, industry partners and association leaders to honor five decades of service to New […]
Check-In for All Hawaiian Airlines’ International Departures Now Located at HNL Terminal 2
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) reminds travelers that as of October 3, 2026, check-in and bag drop for all international departures on Hawaiian Airlines will be consolidated in Terminal 2, Lobby 4 of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Travelers are encouraged to check their flight information before arriving at the airport and […]
Ontario International Airport Launches Real-Time Shuttle Tracking System
Travelers at Ontario International Airport (ONT) can now take the guesswork out of waiting for a shuttle, thanks to a new real-time tracking system that shows exactly where airport buses are and when they are expected to arrive. The new Bus Genius system allows passengers to scan QR codes posted at shuttle stops and throughout […]
Canada Investing $85.5 Million to Rehabilitate the Rankin Inlet Airport and Strengthen Arctic and Northern Connectivity
The Honorable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honorable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, celebrated the grand opening of the Rankin Inlet air terminal building and announced federal funding […]
AOPA Disappointed with Issuance of Eviction Notices at Aeroflex-Andover Airport
Josh Cochran photo – The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) expressed disappointment at the issuance of eviction notices to tenants at Aeroflex-Andover Airport (12N) in Sussex County, New Jersey. The notices, forcing tenants to vacate by December 31, were issued by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, which owns the airport. Tenants were notified […]
Chicago Executive Airport Named Illinois Reliever Airport of the Year
One of the largest general aviation airports in the state, Chicago Executive Airport was named Reliever Airport of the Year by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The honor was bestowed at the Illinois Public Airports Association annual conference in Galena, one of several airport awards announced. Chicago Executive was honored for continued safe and efficient […]
Airports Council Names Patty Clark as 2026 Downes Award Recipient
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), has announced that Patty Clark was named the recipient of the 2026 William E. Downes, Jr. Memorial Award. The Downes Award, the highest honor given by ACI-NA, is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting the cause of airports and aviation throughout the local, […]
Transportation Secretary Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming airports. These dollars will go towards strengthening and modernizing essential facilities, improving airfield infrastructure, enhancing passenger amenities, and addressing needs that support safe and efficient airport […]
