The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has joined the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP), a coalition made up of local businesses, aviation organizations, and schools—to oppose Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s misguided effort to permanently close Burke Lakefront Airport. Last month, Mayor Bibb asked the federal government to relieve the city of Cleveland of its […]
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Kansas City – Lee’s Summit Regional Airport Holds Hangar 2 Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
The City of Lee’s Summit hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13 to celebrate the completion of Hangar 2, a state-of-the-art facility at the Kansas City – Lee’s Summit Regional Airport (LXT). Hangar 2 represents a major investment in the City’s growing regional airport and supports Lee’s Summit’s commitment to expanding aviation opportunities, workforce development […]
Hooker Municipal Airport, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Fuel Future Growth with $1M Upgrade
Photo – Hooker Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics celebrated a $1,000,000 upgrade to the airport’s fuel system on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The improvement replaced outdated and unreliable fuel tanks. Hooker Municipal Airport, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), officially celebrated a major infrastructure upgrade […]
Guymon Municipal Airport, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Kick Off Key Hangar Project Construction in Panhandle
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Guymon Municipal Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The new hangar is expected to be completed by spring 2026. The Guymon Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) marked the start of construction on a new 120-foot […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Completes Runway and Electrical Rehabilitation Project at Siletz Bay State Airport
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has announced the completion of the Runway and Electrical Rehabilitation Project at Siletz Bay State Airport (S45). The project included resurfacing the aging north two-thirds of the runway and repairing low pavement sections on the south end, as well as replacing the airport’s nearly 40-year-old airfield electrical system. The […]
Kapalua Airport to Get New EV Charging Station
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying the public that construction work will begin this week for a new electric vehicle charging station at the Kapalua Airport. A portion of the mauka side of the parking lot will be closed 24/7 during the work. There will be no impact to flights or airport operations. […]
Ireland’s Business Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING. FAST., Expanding Campaign’s International Reach
The CLIMBING. FAST. campaign welcomed the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) as a new partner in the continuing effort to communicate business aviation’s significant economic and societal benefits, track record of innovation and continued progress on sustainability. The partnership was announced during IBGAA’s 2025 International Business Aviation Conference being held in Kildare, Ireland. […]
DBIA Honors Nation’s Best Design-Build Teams with 2025 Project/Team Awards; KCI Named 2025 Project of the Year
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announced the winners of the 2025 Design-Build Project/Team Awards in Las Vegas during the Design-Build Conference & Expo, celebrating teams whose work exemplifies Design-Build Done Right®. From small community facilities to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, this year’s honorees represent the nation’s most outstanding examples of design-build excellence, showcasing how collaborative innovation […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Receives 2025 Airports Going Green Award
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was selected by The Airports Going Green Awards℠ Judging Committee as a recipient of the 2025 Airports Going Green Award℠ for the PHX Green Business Partner Program. This award, in the Outstanding Sustainability Program category, represents the airport’s efforts in innovation and leadership in aviation sustainability. The voluntary program encourages, […]
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport Sign Sister Airport Agreement
Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have officially signed a sister airport relationship agreement during the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore. This landmark partnership marks a new chapter in transatlantic air cargo collaboration, reinforcing both airports’ commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The agreement was signed […]
