The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame has announced the individuals for induction as the Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The 2024 Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Honorees are: Joseph P. (“Joe”) Allen IV, PhD, NASA Astronaut Wilbur A. (“Wil”) Davis, Navy Veteran and Aviation Entrepreneur Larry W. Gross, Purdue University Aviation Educator, FAA […]
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Purdue University, Surf Air Mobility and Southern Airways Express Enter Agreement for Air Service
Purdue University and Surf Air Mobility Inc. have agreed to begin scheduled commuter air service between West Lafayette/Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with a target start date in early second quarter 2024. This marks the return of commercial air service for the first time since 2004 to LAF, Indiana’s second-busiest […]
Woolpert Marks Completion of $15M Runway Extension at Indianapolis Executive Airport
The Indianapolis Executive Airport unveiled its newly completed runway at a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday following a five-year, phased extension project. Woolpert led design for the $15 million project and provided construction management, planning, and material testing services. The new runway, extended from its original 5,500 feet to 7,000 feet, was designed to provide […]
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Releases Details of Honors Banquet
The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame announced that Mario Rodrequez, Chief Executive Officer of the Indianapolis Airport Authority, will be the featured speaker at the Hall of Fame’s 2023 Honors Banquet on October 7, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana. Eight outstanding individuals will be inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame at the banquet. Under […]
Maria Muia – Confidently Navigating A Successful Career in the Aviation Industry
Photo above – Dr. Muia shares her enthusiasm for the opportunities in aviation planning at her Woolpert office to students considering aviation careers. (Courtesy photograph) Maria Muia is a Senior Aviation Planner and Aviation Research Scientist with Woolpert, based in Indianapolis. Woolpert has been in business for more than a century. In 1911, Charlton Putnam […]
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Announces 2022 Class
The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame (INAHOF) Board of Directors has announced the members of the Class of 2022. According to the announcement, these outstanding individuals have made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace in Indiana, our nation, or the world through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit. […]
Enstrom Helicopter Under New and Stable Ownership
Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises, announced that he has purchased The Enstrom Helicopter Corporation of Menominee, Michigan, to rebuild the Enstrom brand into one of the leading American-made helicopter manufacturers as it once was. In a letter to the Enstrom leadership team, Surack shared his appreciation to the employees for their devotion and dedication […]
Airport Manager Sought for Tri-State Steuben County Airport Â
The Tri-State Steuben County Airport in Indiana currently has an available job opening for Airport Manager. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Steuben County provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential […]
Two Indiana-Based Aviation Companies Merge to Create National Private Aviation
Two central Indiana-based aviation companies with nationwide scope and influence announced their merger. Jet Access and the Eagle Creek Aviation family of companies are joining forces to leverage their unique positions within the industry to create a national entity and brand capable of providing a full spectrum of private aviation needs. The integrated company will […]
Huntingburg Regional Runway Expansion Boon for Airport, Corporate Traffic; Incorporates Tunnel
The Huntingburg Regional Airport is celebrating the completion of a runway expansion project that has already opened the door for an increase in business aviation. Members of the community joined state and local officials last week for the airport’s ribbon cutting ceremony and even got the opportunity to cruise the newly paved and lengthened runway. […]