Maryland Transportation Leaders Break Ground for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Martin State Airport

Martin State Airport celebrated the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art air traffic control tower last week – a significant milestone that will improve safety, modernize the airport and fuel economic growth in Maryland. The new facility will replace the airport’s existing tower, which was built in 1942 and is among the oldest active air traffic […]

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BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Celebrates 75 Years of Taking You There

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. For decades, the airport has helped shape the growth of Maryland and the National Capital region, supporting tourism and trade. Since 1950, BWI Marshall Airport has grown into a dynamic international gateway, serving millions of annual passengers and connecting people, businesses and cultures. […]

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Shannetta R. Griffin Named New Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has named Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. as the Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), overseeing the management, operations and maintenance to ensure the safety of Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport and the state’s regional aviation assistance program. She has more than […]

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Federal Funding of $1.7 Million Announced for Eastern Shore Drone Pilot Program to Improve Access to Health Care Resources

Governor Wes Moore announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Maryland Department of Planning a $1.76 million SMART grant to pilot the use of innovative aviation technology. The program will focus on improving access to healthcare resources in rural communities on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “All Marylanders deserve equitable access to health care […]

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Partnering with Veterans for a New Look at the Skies – MissionGO and Vets to Drones

MissionGO, Inc. which has a proud history of working with and employing veterans from all branches of the United States military, has announced its latest partnership with Vets to Drones, a non-profit organization that prepares veterans to enter the commercial drone industry. Giving veterans another opportunity to serve communities around the country, MissionGO and Vets […]

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Pilots Organize Airlift for Families at The Children’s Inn at NIH

Pilots for Christ Maryland has partnered with The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Commonwealth Aviation and local pilots to airlift presents for patients receiving care at NIH on Saturday, Dec. 17. The planned airlift, known as “Miracle on Runway One-Four,” will involve pilots and general aviation aircraft departing from various airports […]

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