Julie White, NCDOT Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation announced today that Interim Director Nick Short, PE, PLS has been selected to serve as the new NCDOT Aviation Director. Prior to being interim director, Nick served as Assistant Unit Head of NCDOT’s Photogrammetry Unit, where he managed statewide aerial surveying missions critical to transportation planning, design […]
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Base Operations at Page Field Voted Among Best FBOs in the Americas
Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 5 percent of fixed-base operators (FBO) in the Americas by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the 13th consecutive year Base Operations at Page Field has been named a top fixed-base operator by AIN. Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area and […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Celebrates Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2025
300 guests celebrated the newest members into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame at the induction ceremony and luncheon held on Friday April 11 at the Lone Star Flight Museum located at Ellington Airport. The Class of 2025 (shown in photo above) included Al Cisneros, the first Hispanic pilot with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels; […]
NARTP/ACEA Host Briefing for U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Acting FAA Administrator
The National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP) and the Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and a delegation of federal, state, and local dignitaries for an official visit highlighting the region’s growing national leadership in aerospace innovation. During the […]
HGTC Launches New Drone Technology Course in Partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) announced the launch of a new Drone Pilot Training course in partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI). This cutting-edge 8-week UAS Bootcamp program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in drone operations, safety, regulations, and hands-on flight training—culminating in multiple nationally recognized certifications. Open to beginners and […]
TAC and TDOT Aeronautics Division Issue Airport Awards
The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) and TDOT Aeronautics Division recognized excellence in airports in the state with the issuance of awards at the Tennessee Aviation Association’s (TAA) 2025 Airports Conference in Murfreesboro, TN, late last month. The awards are given to commend recipients for their hard work, diligence, and devoted efforts in improving airports, airport […]
North Dakota Airports See 20% Passenger Surge Driven by Airline Growth and Spring Travel
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In March 2025, North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 123,180 passenger boardings — the highest monthly total in state history. This figure surpasses the previous record of 117,380 set in December 2024 and marks […]
Colorado Air and Space Port Pilot Featured on CBS for Life-Saving Volunteer Work
A heartwarming story out of Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) recently captured the attention of CBS Colorado viewers, showcasing the incredible efforts of a pilot who calls CASP home. The story features Angel Flight Central volunteer pilot, Kosta Constantine, and his wife, Nancy, who have flown nearly 100 free medical missions, many of them […]
AVL and Paradies Lagardère Announce New Retail Stores and Restaurants
The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) and leading airport restaurateur and retail operator, Paradies Lagardère, have announced concession plans for the new airport terminal at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Five food and beverage restaurants, two retail stores and multiple vending concessions options are planned for the new airport terminal, currently under construction. “We have […]
FAA and ASSURE Announce UAS Detection Testing at Cape May Ferry Terminal
The FAA and ASSURE, announced that an applied research initiative has been launched to test and evaluate passive, non-emitting UAS detection systems. This research aims to assess the efficacy and potential impacts of these systems on the National Airspace System (NAS) in non-airport environments. The initiative also explores the efficacy of remote identification detection receivers […]
