By Laura Rudicel Oklahoma’s role in the future of advanced aviation was on display as the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) joined Joby Aviation, federal aviation leaders, and state policymakers for an up-close demonstration of Joby’s autonomous flight technology at AAR Hangar 2 located on the OKC Will Rogers International Airport campus. The […]
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Stroud-Based Mint Turbines Earns Pratt & Whitney Canada Authorization, Strengthening Oklahoma’s Aerospace Industry
Mint Turbines, a turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company based in Stroud, has been named a Pratt & Whitney Canada Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF), becoming part of the aircraft engine manufacturer’s global network of authorized service providers. The designation expands Mint Turbines’ portfolio of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorizations while further strengthening Oklahoma’s […]
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa Students Awarded Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation Scholarships
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has announced that 13 students from its Tulsa campus aviation flight and aviation maintenance technology programs have been selected as recipients of scholarships through the Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation’s Work Ethic Scholarship Program. The nationally recognized scholarship program supports hardworking individuals pursuing training for careers in the skilled trades […]
UFA, Inc. Opens New Office in Oklahoma City
UFA, Inc., a provider of air traffic and airport training solutions, has opened its newest office in Oklahoma City. The office is UFA’s seventh location worldwide and its third in the United States. It will house Oklahoma-based staff dedicated to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Air Force as well as an innovation […]
Okmulgee Regional Airport Breaks Ground on New $2.5 Million Terminal
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) joined with state and local leaders to break ground last week on a new terminal building at Okmulgee Regional Airport, launching a more than $2.5 million investment in the airport’s future. The $2,502,775 project will construct a new terminal building and make extensive supporting improvements to the […]
Fairview Municipal Airport Celebrates Completion of New Aircraft Hangars
The City of Fairview, Fairview Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) celebrated the completion of three new aircraft hangars with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fairview Municipal Airport. The $1.86 million project added three 60-by-60-foot box hangars, significantly expanding aircraft storage and operational capacity. The $1.86 million project added three 60-by-60-foot […]
Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport Celebrates Completion of $5.7 Million Taxiway Improvement Project
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), alongside the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport, and the Cities of Guthrie and Edmond, today celebrated the completion of the airport’s $5.7 million Taxiway Realignment and Lighting Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The infrastructure investment reconstructed and realigned approximately 3,750 feet of parallel taxiway to meet current Federal Aviation […]
New Hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport Opens, Expanding Aviation Capacity in Oklahoma Panhandle
Photo – State and local leaders gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a new 12,000-square-foot transient hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport on June 29, 2026. The project was funded through a partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the City of Guymon. State and local […]
Oklahoma Greenlights $520 Million, Five-Year Airport Construction Program
The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission approved a $520 million, five-year program to improve the state’s airport network during its May 13 meeting. The comprehensive initiative funds 176 total infrastructure developments, including 99 specific pro-growth projects. Running from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ (ODAA) Airport Construction […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Completes Key Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Across the State
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) marked a productive first quarter in 2026, completing critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing safety, storage and service capabilities across the state’s airport system. These improvements were completed through the ODAA’s five-year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local sponsors. […]
