The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that commercial airline boarding numbers for September 2023 in the state reached 91,270 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,492 boardings or an 8% increase from September of 2022. Seven of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period […]
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FAA Approval Allows uAvionix to Conduct BVLOS Drone Flights in North Dakota
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an approval to uAvionix, an avionics company specializing in drones, that enables them to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights using Vantis, North Dakota’s first-of-its-kind UAS system. uAvionix, with support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, demonstrated to the FAA that it established adequate risk […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Boardings up 12% in July
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report for July providing information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for July 2023 reached 99,448 passengers, representing a 12% increase from the same period last year. Seven of the commercial service […]
$50 Million Secured in Federal Resources for Dickinson Airport Runway Project
Senator John Hoeven helped dedicate the newly expanded runway at the Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, highlighting the importance of the larger runway in growing the local economy and supporting the safe and efficient travel of both passengers and cargo. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured […]
North Dakota Airline Passenger Boardings up 11% in First Half of 2022; New Route Announced
North Dakota’s air travel demand during the summer months remains strong as our residents and visitors take advantage of the state’s air service opportunities. During the first half of calendar year 2023, North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports provided a total of 549,962 passenger boardings. This is a growth of 52,640 passengers or an 11% […]
Rodney Schaaf Appointed to the ND Aeronautics Commission
Rodney Schaaf of Bowman, North Dakota was recently appointed by Governor Burgum to serve on the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission for a 5-year appointment that became effective on July 1st, 2023. Rodney has been an active member of the North Dakota aviation community throughout his life. He became a pilot in the Air Force in […]
Positive Trend for Airline Boardings Continue
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for May 2023 reached 91,454 passengers, representing an 8% increase from the same period last year. Six of the commercial service airports […]
$20 Million Awarded for Airport Infrastructure Grants
On June 15th, the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission finalized and approved approximately $20 million in state infrastructure grant allocations to multiple public airports throughout North Dakota. $14 million is being provided to assist with maintenance and improvements at the commercial service airports and $6 million is provided for general aviation airport projects. The awards are […]
Vantis Launches Surveillance Service for Commercial Drone Operators via Airspace Link Integration
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), Thales USA, and Airspace Link has announced the availability of localized surveillance data to registered UAS operators on Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) network. Vantis is making it easier for all operators to fly in North Dakota through the […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Leverages Vantis, Grand Sky in Response to Flood Emergency
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) is preparing to support statewide emergency response efforts following Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration for spring flooding. The NPUASTS administers Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft system (UAS) beyond visual line of site network at the Grand Sky Business Park near Grand Forks. The NPUASTS will enhance recovery […]
