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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
