Aims Community College in Colorado celebrated National Aviation Day, August 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new, state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance Training Center (AMTC). This is a soft opening for the nearly 60,000 square foot facility. Renovations are still underway and classes are set to begin for the new Aircraft Maintenance Technician program in January […]
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CDOT Aeronautics Division and NREL Release Pioneering Study on Infrastructure Needs for Electric/Hybrid Aircraft in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics, in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), has released the groundbreaking Colorado Alternatively Powered Aircraft Airport Infrastructure Study. This forward-looking report provides a preliminary assessment of the potential infrastructure needed to support the growing use of battery/electric aircraft at Colorado’s public-use airports. As the aviation […]
Colorado Air and Space Port Signs Lease with University of Denver to Create Six Sigma Center of Excellence
The Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) and AltitudeX Aviation Group (AltitudeX) announced the signing of a lease with the University of Denver (DU) to establish a Six Sigma Center of Excellence on CASP property. This new development will bring one of the world’s most recognized quality and efficiency programs, Six Sigma, to the state’s […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Recognizes Airport and Aviation Professional of the Year
Every year, the Colorado Division of Aeronautics honors a Colorado airport and an aviation professional for their exceptional contributions to the state’s aviation system. This year’s awards were presented at the 2025 Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA) Spring Conference, held June 18–20 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Colorado Airport of the Year – Yampa Valley Regional […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $4.5 Million in State Airport Funding for Federal Match Grants
Photo above – The Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) received a $689,262 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant to match $7,192,000 in federal funds for the rehabilitation of runway 3/21 and the expansion of the airport’s aircraft parking apron. Photo by Shahn G. Sederberg – CDOT Aeronautics. The Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) has approved $4.5 million in federal […]
Centennial Airport Marks Two Years as Colorado’s First and Only Airport Offering Unleaded Aviation Fuel
Centennial Airport is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its pioneering Unleaded Aviation Fuel Program, becoming the first airport in the state of Colorado to offer Swift UL94, a FAA-approved unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft. Since May 3, 2023, UL94 has been available at the jetCenters of Colorado – Centennial location. Centennial Airport’s transition to […]
Boom Supersonic to Launch Symphony Engine Testing at Colorado Air and Space Port
Adams County and Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) announced a major milestone in aerospace development as Boom Supersonic has selected CASP as the site of its Symphony engine test facility. The company will repurpose a former hypersonic testing site at CASP for development of Symphony, the bespoke propulsion system for its supersonic airliner, Overture. […]
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 […]
Colorado Aerotropolis Welcomes Newest Project
The Colorado Aerotropolis just got a major boost with the arrival of Southwest Airlines University (SWAU), a cutting-edge training facility designed to shape the future of aviation professionals. Southwest Airlines officially marked its presence in the area last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new, 23,000-square-foot learning center, located in Aurora in the JAG […]
Colorado Air and Space Port Serves as Economic Powerhouse Driving Innovation and Growth in Adams County and Beyond
Not only is Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024, it’s also an FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and is delivering real economic results. According to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, CASP generated a staggering $213 million […]
