The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has received $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in highway transportation. This grant funding goes toward the second stage of a three-phase project, using Unmanned […]
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MassDOT Unveils Final Document for Beyond Mobility Plan
Ahead of its upcoming 15-year anniversary, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the final Beyond Mobility plan document, executive summary, and appendices have been posted to the Beyond Mobility website at the following link: www.mass.gov/beyond-mobility. “We are excited to share the final version of the Beyond Mobility plan, which is responsive to […]
Massachusetts Recognizes Aviation with a 577.3M Funding Plan
As part of its 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan, the MassDOT Board of Directors this week voted to approve $577.3M for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division to fund the reliability and modernization of the state’s 35 public use airports. The figure represents the full amount in the original draft plan. The overall $16.7 billion five-year transportation plan […]
MassDOT Celebrates Groundbreaking of Taxiway B South Project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
Photo above – FAA New England Regional Administrator Colleen D’Alessandro addresses attendees. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is celebrating the groundbreaking of the Taxiway B South project at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport in Western Massachusetts. Airport officials broke ground on the $32 million project on Monday, May 13, at a ceremony attended by elected officials, […]
Etihad Cargo Expands U.S. Capacity with Inaugural Boston Flight
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its U.S. network and will offer increased capacity to the region with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts. The carrier’s inaugural flight arrived on 31 March, commencing the regular service that will see the airline operate four flights per week […]
MassDOT Aeronautics Applies for $1 Million Federal Highway Administration AID Grant
The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied for $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s “Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration” Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in highway transportation. The proposal represents the second stage of a three-phase project, using Unmanned Aircraft […]
MAMA Adds Arthur G. Allen Scholarship Program
The Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) has announced the creation of a new scholarship program to honor the late Arthur G. Allen who served as chairman of the Massachusetts Aeronautical Commission from 2003-2007. The program joins the long-established Crocker Snow Memorial Scholarship program named to honor the first MAC Chairman who served from 1939 through […]
MassDOT Aeronautics Division Releases Request for Responses for New Smart Grid at Cape Cod Gateway Airport
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a Request for Responses (RFR) has been issued by the Aeronautics Division for consultant services to plan, permit, and design a smart microgrid at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis. Earlier this year, the Aeronautics Division received a $1.95 million grant award from the U.S. Department of […]
Deputy Administrator for MassDOT Aeronautics Brings Distinguished Military Career to Post
Photo above – Former co-workers of Denise Garcia (center) during the 22nd Fighter Squadron F-15 Maintainers Reunion at the Weisbrod Museum in Pueblo CO. By Penny Rafferty Hamilton, Ph.D. Denise Garcia is the Deputy Administrator for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division overseeing aviation administration and policy matters for the Commonwealth. Denise began her career at MassDOT 22 […]
MAMA Emerging Leaders Take Action
Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s (MAMA) newly organized Emerging Leaders Committee has quickly developed into an active force within the 50-year-old organization that advocates for Massachusetts’ 38 public-use airports. With a mission to cultivate future MAMA leaders through knowledge sharing, educational opportunities, networking, and mentorship, the committee serves to support and develop leaders under the age […]
