JZMK Partners announced today that it has been retained by Coachella Airports, LLC to design the first Commercial Passenger Terminal at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (JCRA), located in the Coachella Valley in the City of Thermal, California. The new passenger terminal will serve as a major gateway for regional, national, and international travelers visiting the […]
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Q&A with State Aviation Journal – What Airport Leaders Should Know about Evolving Baggage Safety Risks: Expert
As baggage operations grow more complex and integrated with overall airport performance, safety in these environments is becoming a more visible concern to airport leaders. Tara Riggs, who brings over a decade of experience in baggage handling operations, has spent much of her career working inside these pressure-cooker environments. Now leading A-SAFE’s airport safety efforts, […]
$7.3 Million in FY26 Airport Improvement Program Grants Announced in New Jersey
The New Jersey Governor’s Office announced the awarding of 11 FY26 Airport Improvement Program grants to 11 airports totaling more than $6.5 million in state funds, and an additional $800,000 in FAA matching grant funds to support airport safety and improvement projects. These grants, which leverage state funding and airport contributions, will support approximately $7.3 […]
Kim Brown Announced as New Deer Valley Airport Manager
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has announced the appointment of Kim Brown as the new Airport Manager for Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), following the retirement of longtime Airport Manager Ed Faron, who concluded nearly 24 years of distinguished service to the department on Monday, March 30. “Faron’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental […]
OU’s Max Westheimer Airport Earns Airport of the Year Award
By Jacob Guthrie The University of Oklahoma’s Max Westheimer Airport has received the prestigious Airport of the Year Award for 2026 from the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association. Airport Director Lance Lamkin was also named the 2026 Airport Manager of the Year. “This recognition is a direct reflection of the grit, pride and behind-the-scenes effort our […]
ODAA, OSIDA Celebrate Historic Artemis II Launch, Highlights Contributions from Oklahoma-Based Frontier Electronic Systems
Photo – NASA’s Space Launch System rocket successfully launched Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from Operations and Support Building II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Oklahoma-based Frontier Electronic Systems supported the mission by manufacturing more than 20 components for the Orion spacecraft. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls As NASA’s Artemis II mission journeys toward the […]
NASAO and NAA Announce U.S. Winners of the 2026 FAI Young Artists Contest
Artwork above – 1st Place: Hayun Kim – Tennessee Please reach out to Taylor Bryan at tbryan@nasao.org with questions related to the following NASAO press release) The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) and National Aeronautic Association (NAA) have announced the national winners of the 2026 FAI Young Artists Contest. This year’s theme, “Fly to Save Lives,” […]
Springfield Airport Makes Donation to Be Part of History Museum on the Square Permanent Collection
What started as simply flooring became so much more at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). After 16 years, the iconic SGF water, grass and rock carpet is being removed – but the airport carpet will always be remembered, thanks to a special effort. On March 26, the Springfield Airport donated three original, unused airport carpet squares […]
Lufthansa Celebrates 25 Years at Denver International Airport
Last week Lufthansa celebrated twenty-five years of flying to Denver International Airport. Since 2001, Lufthansa has proudly connected the Mile High City with its Frankfurt hub, marking a quarter century of continuous operations between Colorado and Germany. In honor of this milestone, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston issued a proclamation to honor Lufthansa’s 25 years of […]
Asheville Regional Airport Begins TSA Support Drive
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is part of the Department of Homeland Security, and its officers are currently working without pay during the partial federal government shutdown. At Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), approximately 96 TSA team members, friends and neighbors in our region are working without pay to keep air travel safe. The airport has […]
