SkyWest Airlines has selected the Salina Regional Airport (SLN) to establish an aircraft maintenance facility. This Kansas location will help support maintenance on some of SkyWest’s fleet of 500+ regional jets, including the aircraft currently operating United Express flights in and out of Salina. SkyWest’s maintenance base will initially create several new, high-paying jobs at […]
Kansas
More than $19M Announced to Improve Kansas Airport Infrastructure
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that three Kansas communities have secured over $19 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to bolster local airport infrastructure. The funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, combined with over $1.5 million in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build […]
Aviation Roadmap Takes Kansas Transportation to the Next Level
After unveiling the Kansas Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roadmap on Sept. 18 in Wichita, the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, Kansas Department of Commerce and other aviation industry stakeholders are ready to create new ways to enhance mobility, drive economic growth, expand access to multimodal transportation and more across the state. The roadmap […]
Cessna 182 Skylane Celebrates 70 Years of Proven Performance
The Cessna Skylane, known for its impressive performance and rugged durability, is a trusted choice of aviators worldwide. Offering a balance of speed, maintainability and range, the high-performance, single-engine aircraft is celebrating 70 years of flight this month. “The Skylane is designed to go the distance,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston & Utility Sales. […]
Kansas Aviation Museum Announces 2025 Honor Awards, Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
The Kansas Aviation Museum has announced that this year’s Honor Awards will take place on October 14th. Inductees to the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame include Senator Jerry Moran, Dr. Alysia Starkey (K-State Salina Dean/President), Mr. Rick Hamlin and Mr. Mark Schlegel. Each have accomplished careers that have supported and are supporting the work of […]
Projects Totaling $14M Announced for Kansas Airports
Last week Governor Laura Kelly announced $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects across the state through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which provides funding for planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. “The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part of our state’s economy,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Keeping our aviation infrastructure […]
K-State Salina Offering Aviation Maintenance College Courses to High School Students
A one-of-a-kind, educational opportunity is now available to high school students looking to study aircraft mechanics through Kansas State University Salina’s pre-college pathways. K-State Salina is offering courses for students who desire to complete college credits while still in high school in the in-demand career pathway of aviation maintenance. These courses will be predominantly offered […]
1 Vision Aviation Completes First Delta Aircraft Paint at Salina Regional Airport
1 Vision Aviation has announced the completion of its first Delta Airlines aircraft paint at its facility at Salina Regional Airport. This milestone marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between 1 Vision Aviation and Delta Airlines, focused on providing top-tier aircraft paint and maintenance services. Under this agreement, 1 Vision Aviation will deliver industry-leading […]
$1.9M Investment Announced for Local Airport Infrastructure in Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. Additionally, these projects are receiving almost $200,000 in matching […]
Salina Airport Authority Names Amy Cole as Executive Director of AIM Center of Excellence at SLN
The Salina Airport Authority has announced Amy Cole as the new Executive Director of the Aviation Innovation and Maintenance (AIM) Center of Excellence at SLN, effective October 2024. Cole brings over twenty years of leadership experience to her new role at the AIM Center. Her background includes significant contributions as Chief Impact Officer at The […]
