We are saddened to report that long-time Office of Aviation director Michelle Fletcher McEnany has passed away. Ms. McEnany served as the director of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation and the Office of Public Transit from 2000 through 2017. McEnany was responsible for the development and maintenance of safe, comprehensive, and competitive […]
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University of Dubuque Acquires Alsim AL250 Simulator
Alsim is proud to announce the sale of an AL250 simulator to the University of Dubuque. The simulator will be installed in the University’s Ed Babka Aviation Learning Center, a new state-of-the-art flight operations center scheduled to open fall 2019. The University of Dubuque has a growing Aviation program, including Flight Operations and Aviation Management […]
Iowa Legislative Session Good to Aviation
The Iowa Department of Transportation Office of Aviation reports that the 2019 legislative session, which wrapped up last Saturday (April 27), has been good to aviation. While the State Aviation Fund continues to direct aviation fuel taxes and aircraft registration fees to airport development and safety programs, funding for vertical infrastructure projects like airport terminals […]
4 States Conference Sees Continued Success in Kansas City
(Pictured above – North Platte, NE was recognized by the FAA with a Part 139 Safety Award. From left are FAA Deputy Regional Administrator John Speckin, Randy Haessier, Rick Barton, Jim Backenstose, Mike Mullen and Jim Johnson.) The 34th consecutive “4 States Conference” was held August 28-30 at the Downtown Marriott Inn in Kansas City, […]
Iowa Transportation Commission approves fiscal year 2015 State Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved approximately $4.6 million for the fiscal year 2015 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $2.4 million for aviation safety, planning and airport development projects at 21 airports throughout Iowa. Projects funded through the AIP include maintenance of aviation weather systems; […]
Iowa Aviation Conference to Feature Al Haynes
Registration for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors is now open for the 2014 Iowa Aviation Conference! Exhibitors will receive booth space on a first-come, first serve basis. Information on the conference, to be held April 22 & 23 at the West Des Moines Sheraton Hotel, is available at the Iowa Aviation Conference website, or can be […]
Iowa Office of Aviation Seeks Aviation Program Manager
The Iowa DOT has an open position and is seeking an Aviation Program Manager for the state aviation programs in the Office of Aviation. This position is responsible for overseeing the state’s airport maintenance and improvement responsibilities to enhance the state’s air transportation system. This position plays a key role in reviewing, overseeing and providing […]
Webinar will highlight new Pavement Management System for Iowa airports
The Iowa DOT Office of Aviation will host a webinar on Thursday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 11p.m. CDT that will demonstrate its new online Pavement Management System. The system significantly improves accessibility to pavement management information for runways, taxiways, and apron pavements at public-owned, public use airports in Iowa. Airport sponsors and managers, FBO’s, […]
Iowa Airport seeking proposals for airport manager/FBO
The Independence Municipal Airport is seeking proposals for an independent contractor to serve as airport manager and fixed-based operator (FBO). See below for details. The city of Independence is seeking qualifications for those interested in providing on-site services to the city of Independence Municipal Airport as a the FBO and airport manager (one position) for […]
Fly Iowa 2011 to land in Newton for a day of Wings, Wheels, and Thrills
PlanesFly Iowa 2011 will land at the Newton Municipal Airport on Saturday, September 17 for a full day of excitement on the ground and in the skies over Newton. The statewide aviation fair and air show is free and is designed to expose the public to the benefits and excitement of aviation in Iowa. The […]
