U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $481 million to improve infrastructure and enhance safety at airports. The FAA is delivering 191 grants to airports in 36 states and two territories through the Airport Infrastructure Grants program, including: “From our regional hubs to some of America’s busiest airports, […]
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MSP Airport to Close Runway 17-35 for Lighting Modernization
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Runway 17-35 will close Sept. 8 for six weeks to upgrade electrical systems on the runway and connected taxiways. During the project, crews will replace all existing elevated and in-pavement halogen fixtures with energy-efficient LED lighting along the entire runway — completing a multi-year effort to modernize airfield lighting. “This […]
2026-2027 Missouri Airport Directory Available Featuring Updated Information
The new 2026-2027 Missouri Airport Directory is now available. The directory offers aerial photographs and detailed descriptions of all 120 Missouri public-use airports. It includes information specific to the landing facility as well as local area attractions and services. The Missouri Airport Directory helps those in the aviation community plan flights by providing information about […]
FAA Grants Commercial Operating Certificate to Washington Manassas Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced it granted Washington Manassas Airport (HEF) a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, which allows the airport to accommodate certain commercial passenger airlines. “Commercial flights coming into Manassas will provide more economic growth within the community and create another commercial airport to service the Washington D.C. area,” said FAA […]
Ontario International Airport Authority Elects Loveridge, Porada as Commission President, Vice President
The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners recently elected new leadership, selecting Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge to serve as Board president and Debra Porada as vice president. Loveridge, former mayor of Riverside, has served on the OIAA Board of Commissioners since its founding in 2012. He began his career in public service as […]
UFA, Inc. Opens New Office in Oklahoma City
UFA, Inc., a provider of air traffic and airport training solutions, has opened its newest office in Oklahoma City. The office is UFA’s seventh location worldwide and its third in the United States. It will house Oklahoma-based staff dedicated to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Air Force as well as an innovation […]
WVDOT’s Multimodal Division Wins Transportation Award for Innovative Flights to Snowshoe
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has been awarded a regional 2026 America’s Transportation Award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The award was presented during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) annual conference in Greenville, South Carolina, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The recognition […]
Okmulgee Regional Airport Breaks Ground on New $2.5 Million Terminal
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) joined with state and local leaders to break ground last week on a new terminal building at Okmulgee Regional Airport, launching a more than $2.5 million investment in the airport’s future. The $2,502,775 project will construct a new terminal building and make extensive supporting improvements to the […]
Fairview Municipal Airport Celebrates Completion of New Aircraft Hangars
The City of Fairview, Fairview Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) celebrated the completion of three new aircraft hangars with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fairview Municipal Airport. The $1.86 million project added three 60-by-60-foot box hangars, significantly expanding aircraft storage and operational capacity. The $1.86 million project added three 60-by-60-foot […]
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Relaunches ATL.com
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has launched a newly redesigned website giving users faster, easier access to official Airport information and resources. “Our goal is to make it easier for people to find the information they need quickly and reliably,” said Airport Chief Information Officer Chris Crist. “With this website relaunch, we are enhancing how […]
