By Gary Ness Jack Daniels of Williston, ND passed away last week, having spent over 50 years impacting aviation not only in North Dakota, but nationwide. He began his career as an aviation machinist mate attached to a F4U squadron in the South Pacific during WWII. He returned to Billings, Montana after the war and […]
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Economic Impact of Aviation in North Dakota
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is pleased to announce the results of a recent study regarding the economic impact of aviation in the state of North Dakota. Aviation is a significant economic catalyst in North Dakota. The study analyzed numerous segments in the aviation industry and determined aviation related activity creates nearly 15,500 jobs and […]
New Year’s Day Snowfall in North Dakota a Whopper
Have you ever wondered what 46 inches of snow would look like on your airport? There have been four major snow events since mid November in North Dakota. The first three were cleaned up within days. The most recent may take a little longer! Here are a few pictures from the Casselton North Dakota airport […]
New Year’s Day Snowfall in North Dakota a Whopper
Have you ever wondered what 46 inches of snow would look like on your airport? There have been four major snow events since mid November in North Dakota. The first three were cleaned up within days. The most recent may take a little longer! Here are a few pictures from the Casselton North Dakota airport […]
Obenauer Leaving Bismarck ADO
Steve Obenauer, Manager of the Bismarck Airports District Office, (ADO) announced this week that he is being reassigned to Minneapolis as the ADO manger there. Obenauer told the State Aviation Journal that it was not an easy choice. The folks in North Dakota are "outstanding people," said Obenauer. My experiences in the Dakotas and association […]
Thirty Year Veteran, Holzer, Retires from North Dakota Aeronautics Commission
By Gary R. Ness Mark Holzer, Aviation Planner for the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is retiring from the state position he held for over 30 years. He will be venturing into a second career path with the Bismarck Airports District Office (FAA-ADO) on Monday, July 19th. He is looking forward to new challenges in GIS […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in Bismarck Seeks Aviation Education Coordinator
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is seeking to fill the following position. The responsibilities include providing public information, education/training and the promotion of North Dakota aviation. Position requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, public relations or marketing; OR a bachelor’s degree in another field plus 2 years work experience related to the position’s duties. […]
Byron Dorgan Retires: Aviation to Lose a Friend
Op-ed By Gary R. Ness The announcement this week of the retirement of Senator Byron Dorgan D-ND (pictured left) shocked just about everyone in North Dakota. You don’t have to be a political watcher in the state to know the name Byron Dorgan, you just have to be a citizen. Senator Dorgan has been on […]
DORGAN, AIRPORT OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND FOR NEW GF AIR TERMINAL
(GRAND FORKS, N.D.) – U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) and officials from the Grand Forks International Airport took part in a ceremony here today to mark the beginning construction of a new passenger terminal. Dorgan, a senior member of the Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Aviation subcommittee in the Senate, helped secure over $9.1 […]
