Twenty-four organizations were recently awarded Aerospace and Aviation Education Program grants or contracts totaling over $218,000 from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission (OAC). The funds will be used to expose more school-aged children in Oklahoma to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, particularly those in aerospace and aviation. “Aerospace is our second-largest industry. To ensure […]
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Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Director “Airvangelizes” Norman Chamber, Aviation/Transportation Committee
For those in the aviation-know in and around Norman, there is a reverence as one enters the gates of Max Westheimer Field in Norman. Locals recognize the rich history behind the legendary airfield, and in that area, from the grass to the heavens, it is a cathedral built for aviation with pavements in lieu of […]
Governor Mary Fallin Appoints Four to Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Governor Mary Fallin has appointed four people to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. Jerry Hunter (shown at right), of Oklahoma City, will replace Tom Stephenson, who died in April. Hunter’s term will expire December 31, 2021. Hunter is owner and chief executive officer of Sundance Airport. Michael Ray, of Guymon, was appointed to represent the 3rd […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Partners with Unmanned Systems Alliance for Summit
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and USA-OK are sponsoring an evening dinner and presentation that addresses legal and public policy issues regarding Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The dinner event will be on the evening of August 8th, 2016 (a day before the main 2016 USA-OK Summit at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma on August […]
Oklahoma Airports Receive Nearly $800,000 in State Funds for Improvements
Various infrastructure projects at airports in the western part of the state will be getting off the ground soon thanks in great part to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s recent approval of nearly $800,000 in state grants. The grants for West Woodward Municipal Airport, Anadarko Municipal Airport and Clinton Municipal Airport come from the Commission’s Three-year […]
Oklahoma’s Woodring Regional Named Airport of the Year, Ohnesorge Tabbed as Manager of the Year
During their annual conference held recently in Norman, members of the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association named Woodring Regional Airport in Enid as the state’s top airport for 2016. Woodring Regional’s Dan Ohnesorge was also tabbed the 2016 airport manager of the year. (Photo – Dan Ohnesorge, right, airport manager at Enid’s Woodring Regional Airport, receives […]
Oklahoma State House and Senate Support for Aviation Takes Flight
The Oklahoma Legislative Aviation Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Jeff Coody (R-Grandfield) and Rep. Mike Brown (D-Tahlequah) met recently at the Oklahoma State Capitol for the second time this session with aviation like-minded lawmakers. What began as a small group of pilots and aeronautics enthusiasts has seemingly caught a tail wind as the caucus has nearly doubled […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Grant Helps Fund New Grove Airport Terminal
One of the first things you notice as you approach Grove Regional Airport’s new terminal building is its modern design. With a rooftop that looks more like a school house than an airport terminal, rest assured the ABCs of business aviation – Access, Business and Convenience – will be front and center for all to […]
Oklahoma Commission Awards State Grant to Stillwater Regional for Return of Scheduled Passenger Service
It has been more than a month since the city of Stillwater announced new nonstop flights from Stillwater Regional Airport to Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport beginning August 23. It will be the first time since 1984 that the city of Stillwater has had scheduled passenger airline service. To help make that happen, the Oklahoma Aeronautics […]
Oklahoma Lawmakers Honor Retired General, Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford
In a recent ceremony on the floor of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, state lawmakers approved a resolution proclaiming March 22, 2016, as General Stafford Day in Oklahoma in honor of retired general and former astronaut Thomas P. Stafford for his many contribution to the U.S. and the field of aviation. Stafford, 85, attended the […]
