The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its 2024 annual report, revealing a historic year for airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. Air travel in North Dakota has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with a 10% year-over-year increase and exceeding 1.2 million passenger boardings for the second time in […]
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ND Aerial Applicators Provide Record Service to 5.5 Million Acres in 2024
North Dakota is celebrating a historic achievement in the 2024 growing season, as aerial applicators treated a record-breaking 5.5 million acres of cropland. This surpasses the previous record of 5.2 million acres set in 2015, marking a significant milestone for both the aviation and agricultural industries. All licensed aerial applicators are required to report their […]
UND Aerospace Partners with Vigilant Aerospace Systems to Advance UAS Education, Research, Training
The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences (UND Aerospace) has entered a one-year partnership with Vigilant Aerospace Systems (Vigilant) to utilize the company’s drone safety software and airspace management system FlightHorizon. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed late last year to formalize the agreement. As part of the agreement, Vigilant Aerospace will provide […]
North Dakota’s Strong Holiday Air Travel Drives Record-Breaking November
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In November 2024, 103,279 passengers boarded flights in North Dakota, making it the busiest November on record and surpassing the previous high of 102,517 passengers set in November of 2014. The latest figures […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Director, Kyle Wanner Honored by Airport Business Top 40 Under 40
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) announced that Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the NDAC, has been selected as a 2024 recipient of Airport Business’s Top 40 Under 40 award. This honor recognizes the most innovative and promising emerging leaders who are shaping the future of aviation in North America. Recipients were chosen based on […]
October Sees Sixth Consecutive Record-Breaking Month for Airline Boardings in North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports, showing that in October 12,273 passengers boarded flights in the state, making it the busiest October on record and surpassing the previous high of 110,013 passengers set in October of 2014. The latest figures […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Implementing Project ULTRA Flights for Defense Readiness
Since its inception, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has been a critical partner in Project ULTRA, a multi-entity collaboration that is bolstering the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). Just months after the public announcement, the NPUASTS has surpassed significant milestones toward accomplishing the announced goals of Project […]
North Dakota Sees Busiest September on Record for Airline Passengers
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. With 98,371 passengers boarding flights within North Dakota this past month, it marks the busiest September on record, surpassing the previous high of 92,703 passengers set in September of 2014. The September 2024 […]
FAA Selects NPUASTS for Radar Data Pathfinder Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a formal agreement with the state of North Dakota, through the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, a state agency, to use federal radar data to advance the integration of beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) UAS operations into the National Airspace System (NAS). FAA Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson made the announcement […]
Record Summer Air Travel Continues for North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its latest report on airline passenger traffic, highlighting record-breaking figures for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota airports experienced their busiest month of August on record, with 108,035 passengers boarding flights. This surpasses the previous August record of 103,765 passengers set in 2014. All eight […]
