Photo above – Left to Right: Nick Young, the Airports Division Manager for the ODAA, welcomed Chris Batchelder, Vice President of Business Development for the Bartlesville Development Authority, and Mike Richardson, Airport Manager for the City of Bartlesville. They expressed their appreciation to the Commission for facilitating the construction of a large hangar, which has […]
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Oklahoma Space Industry Agency Merges into Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) welcomed the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority, (OSIDA), yesterday, as the state’s space industry agency merges into the Department. The move, prompted by passage of SB 912 during the 2025 Legislative Session, is a signal to the nation that Oklahoma intends to launch into a new frontier […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program Set to Take Flight
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met May 14 to discuss and approve significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s aviation and aerospace infrastructure. The Commission acted and approved the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ proposed FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a strategic initiative which is set to invest more than $353 […]
Oklahoma Celebrates 4 Years as National Leader in Aerospace Education
Photo above – L to R: Rep. Josh Cantrell, Kingston; Rep. Tammy Townley, Ardmore; Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) Executive Director Grayson Ardies; ODAA Statewide Aerospace STEM Education Manager Paula Kedy; and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Foundation Vice President Dan Justman announced Oklahoma has been named number one in the nation for […]
Stillwater Regional Airport and Director Receive Prestigious Aviation Awards
The City of Stillwater announced that Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) received the prestigious Airport of the Year Award for 2025, recognizing its excellence in infrastructure improvements, community engagement, and operational standards; and Director Kellie Reed was named the Airport Manager of the Year by the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association (OAOA). “Through outstanding leadership and staff […]
Oklahoma Students Keep Eyes to the Skies; Join Thousands in Celebration of Aerospace at Aero Day 2025
More than 250 Oklahoma high school aerospace students joined legislators, industry leaders, and military aviators at the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 2 for the 2025 AERO Oklahoma, a day designed to celebrate the state’s continued aerospace growth. Presented by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the event provided students with the opportunity to […]
Miller Leads Aerospace Town Hall on Industry Growth in Oklahoma
Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, was joined by industry leaders, business owners and policymakers for a town hall event discussing the future of aerospace, aviation and defense in the House chamber. Over 1,200 Oklahomans visited the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 2 for AERO Day. The 2025 AERO Oklahoma Aerospace Town Hall, moderated by Miller, focused […]
Senator Rosino Celebrates Oklahoma’s Thriving Aerospace Industry on AERO Day at the Capitol, Presents Senate Resolution on Monroney Center
The Oklahoma State Capitol was packed today with over 240 aviation students, representatives from 60 aerospace exhibitors and a strong contingent of active-duty military members and veterans who gathered for AERO Day. Hosted annually, the event highlights Oklahoma’s booming aerospace industry, which stands as the state’s second-largest economic driver. Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, who […]
Oklahoma’s AERO Education Grant Program Open
The grant application is now open for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Education Grant Program. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due on May 31, 2025. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary education. The program funds are part of more than $500,000 the […]
Oklahoma House Commemorates Rosie the Riveter Day
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 […]