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 […]
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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 […]
North Dakota Airport of the Year Awards Presented at Symposium
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, in partnership with the Airport Association of North Dakota, presented two awards on March 4, 2014 at the 2014 Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Grand Forks. Gwinner Municipal Airport received the ‘2013 General Aviation Airport of the Year’ and Grand Forks International Airport received the ‘2013 Commercial Service Airport […]
NORTH DAKOTA AIRPORTS CONTINUE TO SET RECORDS
In North Dakota, Fargo boarded an additional 3,228 passengers compared to last October, setting a record for the month, while Grand Forks topped their previous October record by 1,268 passengers. Larry Taborsky, North Dakota Aeronautics Commission Director (shown at right), tells us that his state has the attention of the nation’s airlines. “They are adding […]
North Dakota to Recieve $3.2 Million for Airport Projects
Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp along with Congressman Kevin Cramer have announced that two North Dakota airports have been awarded more than $3.2 million for airport construction and maintenance projects. “We’re working to ensure that communities across North Dakota have safe and reliable roads, highways and airports to meet our growing needs,” said the […]
NORTH DAKOTA ADDRESSES AIP ISSUES WITH FAA ADMINISTRATOR
North Dakota’s aeronautics director Larry Taborsky (shown at right) and state airport planner Kyle Wanner visited Washington DC last week to visit with FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Associate Administrator for Airports Christa Fornarotto about AIP funds. The meeting was arranged and attended by Senator John Hoeven (R). The meeting was also attended by senate staffers, including those of Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D) and […]
