NASAO News Release The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) concluded its 2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Grand Forks, North Dakota held Sept. 13 -16, 2026, drawing more than 340 attendees and representatives from 37 states, NASAO leadership called the event a resounding success. “NASAO’s 95th annual meeting once again brought the […]
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Eternity Technologies Completes Major GSE Charging Infrastructure Project Across 41 Airports in Spain
Eternity Technologies has successfully completed the acceptance and certification of a major charging infrastructure project for AENA, supporting the electrification of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operations across 41 airports in Spain. The project involved the supply, installation, commissioning and subsequent certification of an extensive charging infrastructure designed to support the operational requirements of ground handling […]
Art Returns to Springfield-Branson National Airport with “The Life I Choose” as Launch Installation
Art is returning to Springfield-Branson National Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with The Life I Choose serving as the first installation in the airport’s Sky Gallery following recent flooring renovations. Presented by Abilities First in partnership with photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon and 8 Billion Ones, The Life I Choose features portraits and first-person stories […]
MSP Airport Deploys Expansive Private Wireless Network
Photo – A new private 5G network provides enterprise-grade connectivity across the MSP Airport campus, including the airfield. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has deployed a new private 5G network that will improve connectivity to vital operational and safety systems that control, monitor and support daily activities. MSP is […]
PHX Refreshes Concessions with Regional Focus in Celebration of Airport Concessions Day
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is joining airports across North America to celebrate Airport Concessions Day, observed on Sept. 16. The celebration comes as the airport continues a major concessions refresh designed to expand local restaurants and shops at America’s Friendliest Airport®. “We are bringing more local restaurants and shops so travelers can enjoy the […]
WSDOT Updating Methow Valley State Airport Master Plan: Open House in Winthrop
The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is updating the Methow Valley State Airport Master Plan. The plan will guide airport development and investment through 2046, with particular emphasis on improvements during the next 10 years. The updated plan will identify current and future airport needs, help maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards […]
U.S. DOT Invests $481 Million to Improve Airport Infrastructure
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, […]
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 […]
