Two new Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) members were officially introduced to the public during a CAB meeting held on June 9, 2022, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Each member’s term will expire in December of 2024. Daniel Melia – Representing Eastern Slope Governments Daniel’s love for aviation began at the age of 10 when he began […]
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Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves Second Round of State Airport Funding
During an April 13, 2022, meeting, the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved a second round of FY2022 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) funding allocated to match federally funded airport projects in Colorado. The unanimous decision authorized the distribution of just over $3 million in state aviation fuel tax revenues that support the CDAG Program administered […]
FAA Approves ALSIM AL40 Simulator as Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
ALSIM has announced that the FAA has approved the ALSIM AL40 simulator as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The AL40 is an exact replica of a new Diamond DA40 NG aircraft equipped with a real Garmin G1000® NXi avionics suite. In the United States, ALSIM’s AL40 is currently operated by the Aspen Flight Academy […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Launches Aviation Education Grant Program
The Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2022 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2022, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives in Colorado that have […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $5.5 Million in Airport Funding
The Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) approved the FY2022 state and locally funded discretionary aviation grants for Colorado airports during a February 1, 2022, CAB meeting. The unanimous decision authorized the distribution of $5.5 million in state aviation fuel tax revenues through grants to 12 Colorado public-use airports under the Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) Program […]
Boeing Global Services Selects Colleran as New Industry Relations Manager
Joey Colleran has been selected by Boeing Global Services as an Industry Relations Manager, replacing Rhonda Larance whom retired this past July. “Ms. Colleran brings an impressive and diverse collection of experience to this important industry leadership position,” noted David McGowan, Flight Operations and Passenger Market Director for Boeing. For the past 5-years Colleran has […]
2021 Colorado Division of Aeronautics Annual Report
Get the latest financial performance of the Colorado Division of Aeronautics highlighting the Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant Program and aviation fuel tax disbursements to Colorado public-use airports. The report also gives specific information about other important statewide aviation initiatives administered by the Division, including the State Infrastructure Bank Program, Airport Capital Improvement Program, the Colorado […]
2022 Colorado Legislative Districts & Airport Maps
Get the latest roster of Colorado House Representatives, Senators, and legislative district boundaries. This helpful document identifies where Colorado’s airports are located within the state’s legislative districts. Download: 2021 Colorado Legislative Districts & Airport Maps
2022 Colorado Aviation Publications Now Available
The Division of Aeronautics is happy to announce the release of the 2022 Colorado aviation publications including the Colorado Airport Directory, Colorado Aeronautical Chart, and the latest 2021 Division of Aeronautics Annual Report. Hard copies of the Colorado Airport Directory and Aeronautical Chart are now available at airports around the state. Here are some other […]
Frontier Airlines Recounts Remarkable 2021 Growth Story
Photo above – Frontier tails at DEN. Photo by Shahn Sederberg, CDOT Division of Aeronautics. Frontier Airlines is reflecting on 2021 as an extraordinary year of growth for the 27-year-old Denver-based airline, which completed an initial public offering and became publicly traded on April 1. Throughout 2021, Frontier added another 14 A320 family aircraft to […]
