Oklahoma’s head aviation official says air travel is still the safest mode of transportation in the U.S. and is urging calm in the aftermath of Last Friday’s air race tragedy in Reno, Nev., in which a modified World War II aircraft crashed into a crowd of spectators, killing 10 people, including the pilot. Victor Bird, […]
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Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Selects New Officers for FY 2012
Tulsa’s Rick Armstrong (pictured at right) was recently selected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Armstrong will head the seven-member board responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and improvement of the Oklahoma Airport System and […]
OU’s Airport and Manager Named Best in Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma’s Max Westheimer Airport in Norman was recently named the 2011 “Airport of the Year” by the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association. Walt Strong, the airport’s administrator, was tabbed the 2011 “Airport Manager of the Year.” The OAOA, which is comprised of airport managers, airport board members and various other airport and city […]
Lack of FAA Reauthorization Bill Impacting State Airports
State aviation officials say they are frustrated and disappointed that Congress has yet to pass a long-term, comprehensive reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration but are hopeful that lawmakers can come to an agreement soon. The Senate passed its version of the FAA reauthorization bill in February, but it wasn’t until late March that […]
Oklahoma Announces 2011 State Aviation Art Contest Winners
Officials with the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission have announced the winners of the Oklahoma 2011 International Aviation Art Contest. The students will be recognized for their artwork during a 2 p.m. ceremony at the state Capitol in the Governor’s Blue Room March 23. Director of Aeronautics Victor Bird will serve as master of ceremony; Gov. Mary […]
New Law Protecting Lives Around Airports Takes Effect
A new law, the Aircraft Pilot and Passenger Protection Act, became effective Oct. 1 that will protect the lives of airplane passengers and pilots as well as those that live and work around a public-use airport in Oklahoma. The law will ensure that development around an airport is compatible with airplane takeoffs and landings. The […]
State Airports Will Benefit From State Grants
OKLAHOMA CITY – Construction projects at various airports across the state are one step closer to completion after the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recently awarded those airports with nearly $550,000 in state grants. The grants are part of the Commission’s Capital Improvement Program, which provides funding to Oklahoma airports for various infrastructure needs, such as runway […]
‘Aerospace—Lifting Up America and Oklahoma’
This week, Oklahoma, along with all other states, numerous organizations, both public and private, celebrate National Aerospace Week. It could not come along at a better time. Insofar as the economy is concerned, the only news seems to be bad news. Aerospace, however, as it has been since the Cold War and the Space Race, […]
Commission Selects New Officers for FY 2011, Stucky Named Chairman
OKLAHOMA CITY – Wes Stucky of Ardmore was recently selected chairman of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2011. Stucky (pictured at right) will lead the seven-member board that is responsible for encouraging, fostering and assisting in the development of aviation in Oklahoma. This includes the preservation and […]
OSU Celebrates First Graduate in Aerospace Logistics
Oklahoma State University recently honored its first graduate of the university’s new bachelor’s degree program in Aerospace Logistics, a unique program offered entirely in Oklahoma City at Rose State College. Madison Mullens was honored as the first recipient of that degree during a gathering on the campus of Rose State College, which is located in […]
