Since 1995, U.S. presidents have issued annual proclamations declaring March as “Women’s History Month.” This March, the 60th Legislative Women’s Caucus joined the nation in recognizing and promoting the study, observance and celebration of the vital role women have played in American history. This was marked by a special floor recognition on the House floor […]
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Newest Member of ASSURE
Oklahoma State University is joining the world’s leading research institutions in helping write the flight plan for fully integrating unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into the national airspace. OSU is the newest member of the Mississippi State University-led Alliance for Systems Safety of UAS through Research Excellence or ASSURE. The consortium, which now includes 32 […]
FlightSafety International Welcomes Teachers to Simulation Expo in Oklahoma
Forty Oklahoma high school aviation teachers met at FlightSafety International in Broken Arrow last Monday for a two-day event designed to increase awareness of flight simulation techniques and the engineering practices used in the development of flight simulation. The event, created in collaboration and partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), offered […]
State of Oklahoma Launches First Investment in Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has completed the selection process and executed a contract for the state’s first investment in an airspace management system and automatic detect-and-avoid solution to support both drone flights and the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. ODAA has selected Vigilant Aerospace, a local company based in […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates Milestone Achievements at December Commission Meeting
By Katelyn Wade The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) closed out 2024 with significant achievements, advancing Oklahoma’s position as a leader in the aerospace and aviation industry. The December Commission meeting highlighted strategic investments, leadership transitions, and the celebration of successful events, setting the stage for an impactful 2025. Major Airport Infrastructure Investments […]
8th Annual Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day Luncheon; The Women behind Oklahoma’s Largest Aviation Event
On Friday, December 6th, 2024, more than 1,300 people gathered on the northeast corner of Tulsa International Airport to celebrate the 8th Annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day Luncheon, honoring the trailblazing women who shaped Oklahoma’s early days in aviation and celebrating the success of today’s most influential aviation leaders from across the […]
Oklahoma Industry Presence Lands at National Business Aviation Association Conference
Photo above – From left are, George Flores, PAS MRO; Walter Baker, Oklahoma Commerce (Commerce); Sandra Shelton, Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA); Senator John Haste; Aldwyn Sappleton, Commerce; Scott Keith, Will Rogers International Airport; Katelyn Wade, ODAA; Grayson Ardies, ODAA, Nick Young, ODAA, and Brent Wright, Commerce. The state of Oklahoma was represented by the […]
Girls in Aviation Soars at Atlantic Aviation at Wiley Post Airport
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics collaborated with multiple entities including Atlantic Aviation Corporation, Wiley Post Airport, the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Air and Space Forces Association of Oklahoma, and the Women in Aviation International Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter to host its second annual Girls in Aviation Day in central Oklahoma. The […]
Oklahoma Commission Approves Funding to Support New Non-Stop Flights and Improve Aviation Classrooms
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics concluded its October 9, 2024, Commission meeting by approving significant funding for statewide airport construction projects, new non-stop flight incentives for OKC Will Rogers International Airport and educational initiatives designed to improve the aviation classroom laboratory environment at schools across the state. These investments reflect the Department’s ongoing […]
DronePort Network Launches Community Airspace Awareness Project (CAAP) at Ardmore Industrial Airpark and MidAmerica Industrial Park
DronePort Network has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Community Airspace Awareness Project (CAAP) at Ardmore Industrial Airpark and Mid America Industrial Park. With the rise of drones and autonomous aircraft, airspace conflicts at low altitudes are becoming an increasing concern. CAAP provides a cost-effective solution, offering real-time airspace monitoring and safety enhancements for local […]
