Two airports in North Dakota were recognized at last week’s Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Bismarck, as this year’s Commercial Service and General Aviation Airport of the Year. The Jamestown Regional Airport received the “2015 Commercial Service Airport of the Year” award and the Dunn County Airport received the “2015 General Aviation Airport of […]
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Fred Adams and Gary Ness to be inducted into North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame
The North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame committee announces the names of two individuals that were recently selected to be inducted in the ND Aviation Hall of Fame. The induction will take place on March 8th at the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium banquet in Bismarck, ND. Fred Adams (left) and Gary Ness (at right) will […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Launches New Website
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has introduced a new and improved website at www.aero.nd.gov. “My hope is that this website becomes a one-stop shop for all individuals interested in learning more about aviation in North Dakota,” said Kyle Wanner, Director of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. An important new feature that is available through this […]
Simmers Nominated as North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year
Jon Simmers, CEO of Bismarck Aero Center, has been nominated as Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce entry to the North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year in U.S. Small Business Administration-run competition. Bismarck Aero Center we named the Chambers Small Business of Year, an Award Judged by sustainability and stability, innovation, social responsibility, overcoming adversity, […]
Simmers to be inducted into North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame
Robert “Bob” H. Simmers will be inducted into the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame based on his significant contributions to aviation in North Dakota and to his community. Simmers will be inducted on Tuesday, March 3 during the Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium. The Symposium, to be held in Fargo March 1-3, is hosted annually […]
Piper Delivers Three G1000 Seminoles to UND Aerospace Foundation
Piper Aircraft Inc. has delivered three twin-engine piston-powered Training Class Piper Seminole aircraft to the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The pilot training aircraft, delivered in December of 2014, are now part of the Aviation Department’s training fleet of […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Names New Director
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission announced last week, the hiring of Kyle Wanner as its new Director. Wanner has been with the agency since 2011 and spent the previous 4 months serving in the role of Acting Director. Originally from Mandan, North Dakota, he is a graduate from the University of North Dakota Aviation program […]
North Dakota Passenger Numbers Continue to Rise
North Dakota continues to see a growth in airport passengers state-wide as the total number has increased by 8% for the month of March compared to the previous year. Two western North Dakota airports, Dickinson and Williston, have seen a 163% and 26% increase in passenger numbers. Fargo has also posted a 10% increase (4,000 […]
Piper Takes Trainer Order from UND Aerospace
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has taken orders for three twin-engine piston-powered Training Class Piper Seminole aircraft from the UND Aerospace Foundation who provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The pilot training aircraft will be delivered later this year and join the Aviation Department’s training fleet […]
NORTH DAKOTA BREAKS FEBRUARY ENPLANEMENT RECORD
North Dakota had the most active month of February in history recording 100,999 airport passengers during that time, an increase of 8% over the previous year. This record breaking month also resulted in four commercial service airports achieving their highest passenger count as well. The record number was set even with Jamestown and Devil’s Lake […]
