The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) met with the offices of Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted recently to express opposition to the proposed closure of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport. At the same time, a letter from the Center for Cleveland raises concerns about the integrity of the city’s closure-focused studies and the […]
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First Class of Aircraft Mechanics at Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Graduate
Photo – The first class of aircraft mechanics to graduate from Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Epic Flight Academy graduated its first class of Airframe & Powerplant Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport campus on December 4th, 2025. Seventeen students graduated from the FAA-certified Part 147 program and many already have jobs […]
Ohio Businesses, Pilots, and Schools Unite to Oppose Request to Close Burke Lakefront Airport
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has joined the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP), a coalition made up of local businesses, aviation organizations, and schools—to oppose Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s misguided effort to permanently close Burke Lakefront Airport. Last month, Mayor Bibb asked the federal government to relieve the city of Cleveland of its […]
New Pilot Program Supports Drones for First Responders
Ohio’s most recent operating budget, which took effect July 1, 2025, created a Drones for First Responders Pilot Program to support the use of drones by law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services. Drones as First Responders programs utilize pre-positioned or immediately dispatchable drones to reach emergency scenes before ground units, providing real-time situational […]
Castle Aviation’s Michael Grossmann Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Decades of Leadership
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is presenting its 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Michael Grossmann, Founder & CEO of Castle Aviation, in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and steadfast commitment to advancing business and general aviation. Grossmann has been a driving force in the aviation community for more than 40 years. Since […]
Kent State University Receives Federal Grant for Airport Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Kent State University $4,106,553 for upgrades to its airport, including the reconstruction of 1,500 square yards of the existing Compass Calibration Pad Apron pavement and 3,700 feet of existing paved Taxiway A pavement. The grant funds the final phase of these projects. The airport is the longest-surviving public-use airport […]
State of Ohio Welcomes BETA Technologies’ Aircraft
Last week the state of Ohio welcomed BETA Technologies, an aerospace company manufacturing electric aircraft and infrastructure, to complete a flight demonstration with their ALIA CTOL aircraft at The Ohio State University’s airport. The event, which included top government, aerospace, defense, and industry leaders from across Ohio — and was hosted by JobsOhio — showcased […]
Completion of Ohio State Highway Patrol Aviation Technology Expansion Announced
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson, and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Superintendent Col. Charles Jones announced today that enhanced aviation downlink technology is now available for use by local law enforcement statewide. The expanded technology allows OSHP’s Aviation Unit to transmit live feeds of aerial video footage to […]
National Advanced Air Mobility Center Hires Executive Director to Lead AAM Efforts, Capitalize on Opportunities
Ohio has taken another step forward as a global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) by announcing the hiring of Ted Angel as the Executive Director of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. NAAMCE — the nation’s only facility of its kind — supports the expanding work […]
Rep. Turner and Rep. Larsen to Receive Congressional Leadership Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the recipients of the Congressional Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in the aviation and aerospace industry. This year, the NAHF is privileged to honor the remarkable contributions of Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10). Their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication have advanced […]
