First Georgia School to Join Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program Announced

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with Middle Georgia State University to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI). Expanding the number of AT-CTI schools allows more young Americans to get into air traffic facilities and on […]

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Asheville Regional Airport Celebrates Tina Kinsey’s National Recognition for Air Service Excellence

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority has announced Tina Kinsey, Chief Administrative Officer at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Air Service Achievement Award by Airports Council International – North America. This prestigious national award recognizes outstanding work and exceptional contributions in air service development. Tina’s leadership and commitment […]

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MSCAA and Memphis International Airport Mourn the Passing of FedEx Founder, Fred Smith

Courtesy of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority extended its deepest condolences to the Smith family and FedEx. “Fred was an innovator, a leader, and a cornerstone of the Memphis community. His impact on the airport and our great city cannot be overstated.” Fred Smith was an entrepreneur and visionary who had […]

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Cirrus Invests $13M to Expand Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility

Cirrus announced the expansion of its Grand Forks manufacturing facility during a groundbreaking event. Cirrus will invest $13 million to add 30,000 square feet to the current 165,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The expansion will support Cirrus aircraft manufacturing the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series and the best-selling jet, the Vision Jet, with […]

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AVL New North Concourse Now Open

Since the groundbreaking on August 11, 2023, and after almost two years of hard work, the AVL’s new North Concourse opened on June 25, 2025. Despite unexpected disruptions, the AVL Forward project has remained on time and on budget. The opening of the new North Concourse is a major milestone in the three-phase project. All […]

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MSP Partners with CBP on Technology to Improve Security, Wait Times 

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deliver a new initiative aimed at improving security, reducing passenger wait times and enhancing the international arrival experience for passengers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). MSP is the 12th U.S. airport or port of entry to deploy Enhanced Passenger […]

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Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program Set to Take Flight

The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met May 14 to discuss and approve significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s aviation and aerospace infrastructure. The Commission acted and approved the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ proposed FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a strategic initiative which is set to invest more than $353 […]

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FAA Awards Nearly $3.5 Million to North Dakota Airports

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows: $585,000 to Watford City Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 2,700 square foot snow removal equipment building […]

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