Citadel Construction is ready to move tons of earth for Aircraft Towing Systems World Wide (ATS) and build the prototype for the company’s test site at the Ardmore Industrial Airpark in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Citadel Construction President Michael Shoemaker said he will work with several Oklahoma subcontractors to build the ATS underground-channel project, including Eyestone Steel […]
Oklahoma
Ortega Appointed to Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Charles Ortega of Altus has been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve on the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission through 2025 representing the third Congressional district. “Representative Charles Ortega is a dedicated champion of our Oklahoma military aviation who worked to support this critical industry while a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives,” said Gov. […]
Blake Raney Appointed to Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Blake Raney of Edmond has been appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve on the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission through 2026 representing the Fifth Congressional District. Raney is active in both the aviation and business community throughout Oklahoma. He is the owner of Red Falcon Aviation, where he provides aviation brokerage services, management, and consulting. He […]
Intercontinental Jet Service Corp Awarded MU-2 STC for Scimitar Hartzell Props with Extended TBO
Intercontinental Jet Service Corp (IJSC), Tulsa, has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate for Hartzell Propeller’s scimitar four-blade aluminum prop installations on MU-2 twin-engine aircraft. Models covered include more than 260 MU-2B, -26A, -40, -36A, and -60 aircraft built by Mitsubishi. The STC by IJSC, a Hartzell Propeller Recommended Service Facility, replaces the previous Hartzell steel […]
Retired OAC Director Victor Bird Named COO of Aircraft Towing Systems
Longtime Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC) Director Victor Bird, a recognized state and national aviation leader who retired as a public servant on Nov. 1, has been named chief operating officer for Aircraft Towing Systems (ATS) World Wide LLC. ATS Vice President/Chief Executive Officer Vince Howie said he’s been impressed with Bird’s significant leadership and management […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission names new State Director of Aeronautics
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission has named Grayson Ardies as its new State Director of Aeronautics. The appointment was confirmed at the Commission’s Oct. 14 meeting and his tenure as director officially began Nov. 1. Ardies, 33, started as an Airport & Aerospace Industry Development Intern in 2009 and has moved up the ranks with his […]
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Expands Fleet with Purchase of 32 New Piper Trainers
Piper Aircraft and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announced the expansion of its aircraft fleet with the purchase of 32 new Piper trainers to meet the future demand for certified pilots in the United States. State and local officials joined Spartan College and Piper Aircraft leaders for the historic delivery of the 5000th Piper […]
Oklahoma State Aeronautics Director Victor Bird Retires
At its Wednesday, Oct. 14 meeting, the seven-member Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission accepted the retirement of long-time State Director of Aeronautics Victor Bird. Bird leaves a long legacy of state policymaking with 36 years of public service to the State of Oklahoma. During his 18-year tenure with OAC, Bird’s emphasized promotion of the aerospace industry, one […]
OK Aeronautics Deputy Receives State Aviation Distinguished Service Award
For more than 10 years of state service to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, deputy director Grayson Ardies has been recognized with the 2020 State Aviation Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO). This award was established in 1989 to honor State Aviation personnel who have excelled in their service and […]
$16M in Airport Projects for Oklahoma Announced, Slated to Begin This Fall
Airport construction projects totaling $15,919,332 will soon commence across the state following a recent announcement of funding by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The fourteen grants for Oklahoma airports were announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao. The FAA funding that was a part of the announcement is a mixture of FAA Airport […]
