The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), alongside over 50 other stakeholders in the Modern Skies coalition, released the statement below supporting USDOT Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Control modernization plan: “We strongly support Secretary Duffy’s plan to rebuild our nation’s air traffic control system. Recent issues, especially those at DCA and EWR, remind us […]
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San Diego International Airport and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Celebrate Inaugural Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) celebrated the airline’s first nonstop flight between San Diego and Schiphol International Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Before boarding the Boeing 787-9 aircraft, KLM passengers were treated to inaugural festivities in SAN’s Terminal 2 gate area as executives from the airline and the airport […]
Gary Mascaro Retiring from Scottsdale Airport
After more than 26 incredible years in the aviation industry – including 15 years dedicated to Scottsdale Airport – Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro is retiring. With Gary’s leadership, Scottsdale Airport has flourished, experiencing significant growth and national recognition as one of the premier general aviation airports in the country. His collaborative approach, strategic foresight, […]
Cottage Grove State Airport – Apron Rehab Project – Summer 2025
The Cottage Grove State Airport (61S) Apron Rehabilitation project will begin in the summer of 2025. This project will repave the main apron and tiedown area, which will be completed in two phases over 90 days. This phased approach will minimize impacts to tenants and maintain access to the runway and taxiways, as well as […]
Daus named Vice President of Air Service Development and Corporate Communications at AVL
Asheville Regional Airport has announced the selection of Angelica Daus as Vice President, Air Service Development & Corporate Communications. Daus previously served as the marketing supervisor at the Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), where she successfully led strategic marketing, air service development and communications initiatives, and expanded community engagement programs. In her new role, Daus will […]
Sedona Airport to Celebrate Being Named ADOT’s Airport of the Year
The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority issued an invitation to the community to join them in celebrating Sedona Airport, being named the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) Arizona Airport of the Year. The Authority noted that there have been significant changes over the past few years and achieving the award is both humbling and an honor. […]
Hartsfield-Jackson Unveils New Plane Train Car with Eye Toward the Future
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) marked a significant milestone recently in its commitment to modernization and operational efficiency with the introduction of Innovia 300R vehicles to its Automated People Mover (APM) system, also known as the Plane Train. The Plane Train, which first began operations in 1980 with 17 Innovia CX100 vehicles, has expanded its […]
NASAO Joins Coalition Supporting House ATC-Modernization Plan
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), alongside over 50 other stakeholders in the Modern Skies coalition, released a statement last week endorsing the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Air Traffic Control modernization provisions: “The Modern Skies Coalition strongly endorses the Air Traffic Control modernization proposal from the House Committee on Transportation and […]
NBAA Names Recipients of Hilsmann Memorial Scholarships
The Maintenance Committee of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) this week announced the recipients of the Hank Hilsmann Memorial Scholarship. The two recipients will be able to attend model-specific training courses to advance their careers as business aviation maintenance technicians. The NBAA Maintenance Committee and NBAA Charities, in coordination with Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. […]
MAC Selects Kelly Gerads as Director of Reliever Airports
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Kelly Gerads to director of reliever airports, responsible for the operation and maintenance of its six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities metro area: St. Paul Downtown Airport, Flying Cloud Airport, Anoka County-Blaine Airport, Crystal Airport, Airlake Airport, and Lake Elmo Airport. Gerads was promoted from assistant […]
