The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics has announced the appointment of five new members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB). Appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the new members are Grand Junction Regional Airport Executive Director Angela Padalecki, representing western slope governments; Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Summey, representing eastern slope governments; Brianna […]
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Lochner’s Eric Rivera Honored as Top 40 Under 40 in Airport Sector
H.W. Lochner, Inc. has announced that Eric Rivera, PE, has been named to Airport Business Magazine’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious recognition celebrates high-achieving young professionals driving innovation and excellence in the airport sector. Based in Lochner’s Grand Junction, Colorado office, Eric has been a key contributor to aviation engineering since joining […]
Honoring the Legacy of Robert Olislagers: An Aviation Leader, Advocate, and Mentor
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics along with many in the aviation industry, are mourning the loss of Robert Olislagers, former Director and CEO of Centennial Airport (APA). A release from the Division of Aeronautics noted that ‘Robert was more than a colleague; he was a part of our aviation family. His service on the Colorado […]
Senator John Hickenlooper Visits Aims Community College Flight Training Center
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper visited the Aims Flight Training Center at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport on Tuesday. The tour gave him an up-close view of the college’s aircraft and flight simulators and the opportunity to meet with aviation students and faculty. “We were honored to welcome Senator John Hickenlooper to the Aims Flight Training […]
Surplus Airport Equipment Finds New Home at 15 Colorado Airports
The 2024 Colorado Surplus Airport Equipment Sale, held on August 29th, was another great success. Fifteen Colorado public-use airport managers and sponsors scored significant bargains on high-quality, used airport-specific equipment. This event is organized through a longstanding partnership with Denver International Airport (DEN). A total of 21 well-maintained pieces of airport equipment were sold to […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $385,130 in Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants
Photo above – The Burlington-Kit Carson Airport received an $1,800 Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grant to upgrade its flight simulator. Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, the simulator is available for public use. The Colorado Aeronautical Board approved just over $385,000 in Colorado Aviation Education and Workforce Development grants. The grants were awarded on […]
Forefathers of the Colorado Division of Aeronautics Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
Photo above – The founders of the Colorado Division of Aeronautics were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their pivotal roles in establishing the Division. L-R: Colorado Division of Aeronautics Director David Ulane, Colorado Governor Roy Romer, Colorado State Senator Lewis Entz, Colorado Aeronautical Board Chair Kent Holsinger. The visionaries behind the creation of the […]
Governor Polis Signs Bill to Reduce Aviation Impacts on Colorado Communities
Photo above – On May 17, 2024, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1235. This new legislation is aimed to help reduce aviation impacts on Colorado communities. Photo L-R: Rep. Shannon Bird, Gov. Jared Polis, Rep. Kyle Brown, Sen. Steve Fenberg. Photo by Shahn Sederberg – CDOT. On May 17, 2024, before […]
Governor Polis, Colorado Aeronautical Board Announce Second Round of State Airport Funding
Photo above – An aerial view of the Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) in Hayden, Colorado. HDN was awarded a total of $527,777 in state funding to support federally funded projects to rehabilitate Taxiway A, construct a runway blast pad, and design for a future terminal expansion. Last month, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Aviation Education Grant Program
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2024 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2024, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives […]
