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 […]
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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 […]
Tysen Pina Selected to Lead K-State Salina’s Aviation Program as Department Head
In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation. As the department head, Pina will oversee the aviation program, focusing on expanding industry-relevant academic offerings, strengthening alumni and industry partnerships, enhancing safety management and strategically […]
Aerospace Education Leader Joins the Oldest National Aviation Organization
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has announced that the Cosmosphere, a world-class aerospace educational resource, is the NAA’s first Institutional Member. This partnership strengthens the NAA’s mission and works to enhance the Cosmosphere’s educational resources and industry connections. “The NAA is the oldest national aviation organization in the US, with a mission of advancing the […]
Kansas Governor Signs Bipartisan Bill Increasing Investment in Aviation Infrastructure
Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2498, bipartisan legislation that increases investment in Kansas’ public airports, improving airport accessibility and safety. “This bill is a critical investment in our state’s aviation infrastructure, ensuring our public use general aviation airports have the resources they need to thrive,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By boosting funding to the […]
$33 Million in Federal Funding to Further Transform K-State Salina as Aerospace Education Hub
Photo above – K-State Salina’s new Aerospace Education Hub expands the space for programs in unmanned aerial systems, advanced composites and aviation maintenance, while a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration strengthens pilot training programs. Kansas State University continues to adapt to meet the needs of the next generation of pilots, mechanics and […]
K-State Salina Aviation Students to Host FAA WINGS Program During Campus’s Open House
Two Kansas State University Salina clubs, Flight Team and Women’s Air Race Team, are planning Flight Fest during K-State Salina’s open house on Saturday, April 6. Flight Fest will feature a Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, WINGS safety seminar about Controlled Flight into Terrain, or CFIT, on the K-State Ramp at the Salina Regional Airport. […]
$14M Announced to Improve 37 Kansas Airports
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced last week that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). “Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local economies, even in rural parts of Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These enhancements ensure that no matter where […]
Aviation Day at the Capitol Draws Industry from Across Kansas
Aviation stakeholders from across Kansas gathered in Topeka to discuss jobs, infrastructure and emerging technologies as part of Aviation Day at the Capitol last week. The event was sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education. “The event offers an amazing collaborative opportunity to showcase aviation by bringing legislators, […]
Ray Seif Named the New Kansas Division of Aviation Director
Ray Seif was recently named the new Kansas Department of Transportation Division of Aviation Director. His first day in the office was January 17th. Seif joins KDOT after serving as the Airport Manager of the Augusta, KS Municipal Airport. Seif first became interested in aviation while attending Wichita Southeast High School. “I was in a […]
