Travelers at Ontario International Airport (ONT) can now take the guesswork out of waiting for a shuttle, thanks to a new real-time tracking system that shows exactly where airport buses are and when they are expected to arrive. The new Bus Genius system allows passengers to scan QR codes posted at shuttle stops and throughout […]
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Joby Completes First-Ever Fully Autonomous Flight Across the United States
Joby Aviation, Inc. announced that an aircraft equipped with its autonomy technology has completed the first-ever autonomous flight across the United States. The aircraft flew 3,199 miles with zero control inputs from its onboard safety pilot, concluding the eastbound leg of its month-long tour in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, near the site of the Wright […]
Ontario International Airport Authority Elects Loveridge, Porada as Commission President, Vice President
The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners recently elected new leadership, selecting Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge to serve as Board president and Debra Porada as vice president. Loveridge, former mayor of Riverside, has served on the OIAA Board of Commissioners since its founding in 2012. He began his career in public service as […]
Ontario International Airport Unveils Next-Generation Passenger Screening
Travelers flying through Ontario International Airport (ONT) will enjoy a faster, more seamless security screening experience with the opening of a dramatically expanded passenger screening checkpoint in Terminal 2, with similar enhancements scheduled to open soon in Terminal 4. The project, years in the making, represents one of the most significant improvements to the airport’s […]
Monache Meadows Restored: RAF Continues to Expand the Map
Photo Credit: The RAF, Monache Meadows, CA “It’s hard to describe the emotions associated with this effort,” said RAF California Liaison Katerina Barilov of the restoration of Monache Meadows airstrip, on the Kern Plateau south of California’s Mount Whitney. This High Sierra airstrip had been accessed for recreation for years until the US Forest Service […]
DC-3 Society Announces Dates and Program Details for Inaugural Operator Conference & Showcase
Following D-Day commemorations honoring the generation that flew, maintained, and depended upon the legendary DC-3 and C-47, the DC-3 Society today announced the official dates and expanded program details for its inaugural DC-3 Society Operator Conference & Showcase, taking place December 4–6, 2026, at Flabob Airport in Riverside, California. The three-day gathering will bring together […]
Ontario International Airport Passenger Volume Up 2.3% Through First Five Months of 2026
Passenger volume through Ontario International Airport (ONT) was on autopilot in May, growing by 0.4% while the traveler count rose 2.3% for the first five months of the year. Ontario welcomed 632,441 travelers in May, including 577,523 domestic passengers. The number of international fliers continued to surge, increasing by 41.5% to nearly 55,000. The Southern California gateway […]
Ontario International Airport Advances Sustainability Efforts with First Zero-Emission Fleet Truck
Photo – Ontario International Airport’s new zero-emission ZM Truck will be used to support airport logistics, facilities maintenance and transportation services. Ontario International Airport has taken another step forward in its commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency with the purchase of its first zero-emission fleet vehicle, a fully electric truck designed to support airport operations. […]
Aviation/Airspace Needs Plenary Session Panel Highlighted at WRP Principals’ Meeting
Photo – Aviation panel members from left are, Gary Harter, Mark Bontrager, Arjuna “Tuna” Fields and Matthew Maass. Senior leaders from state, federal and Tribal agencies gathered May 28-29 for the 2026 Western Regional Partnership (WRP) Principals’ Meeting in Deer Valley, Utah. Before the meeting officially kicked-off, separate meetings were held among Department of War, […]
ONT 5K at the Runway Raises Nearly $83,000 for Local USO in Support of Military Servicemembers
Ontario International Airport’s annual 5K at the Runway continues to gain momentum as one of the Inland Empire’s most unique community events, raising nearly $83,000 this year in support of the USO at ONT and military servicemembers traveling through Southern California. Officials with the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) on Thursday presented a check for […]
