The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Elk City, celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Elk City Regional Business Airport terminal and hangar. The event occurred on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with distinguished speakers including State Representative Nick Archer, Elk City Mayor Cory Spieker, and Bobby […]
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Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Breaks Ground on New Airport Terminal at Miami
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) announced a significant milestone in the expansion of aerospace infrastructure in Northeast Oklahoma. ODAA in collaboration with the City of Miami, Garver, and New Fire Native celebrated the groundbreaking of a new regional airport terminal. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by community members, state and local government, and […]
Aero Oklahoma Welcomes 1,000 Oklahomans to State Capitol for Aerospace Advocacy Day
More than sixty exhibitor booths welcomed over 1,000 visitors to this year’s “AERO Oklahoma” Aviation, Aerospace and Defense Day presented annually by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics at the State Capitol. The annual event is a unique occasion for Oklahoma’s military members, industry leaders, private and commercial pilots, airport managers, municipal officials, drone […]
NBAA Congratulates Rep. Tom Cole on House Appropriations Chairmanship
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the appointment of Rep. Tom Cole (R-4-OK) as chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. He succeeds Rep. Kay Granger (R-12-TX), who will remain on the committee as chairwoman emeritus. Throughout his more than 20 years in Congress, Cole has frequently stood with the general aviation […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Announces 5-Year Airport Construction Program
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), at its latest meeting on March 6, announced that the FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan (ACP) will now move into the public comment phase. The FY2025-2029 ACP includes 44 pro-growth development projects at airports across the state that are a part of the total 125 projects listed in […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Releases 2023 Annual Report
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics has released its FY2023 Annual Report highlighting its activities to help grow the state’s second largest industry, aviation and aerospace, in order to provide Oklahoma with the best possible economic foundation. In 2023, the agency experienced an incredible year for aviation and aerospace in Oklahoma as can be […]
Oklahoma to Field-Test Bessie Coleman After School Aviation Program
Photo above – Senate Education Chairman Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, joined Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Thursday to announce a partnership with the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Program to create a special after-school aviation program for 6th and 7th graders in Weatherford Public Schools, Pryor Public Schools, and Springdale […]
Shelton Named Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development, and Communications
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has named Sandra Shelton as its Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development, and Communications. In this position Shelton will be responsible for the agency’s marketing and communications initiatives, legislative and congressional affairs activities, and spearheading industry outreach and development efforts. Prior to Shelton joining the Department in […]
Kelly Fincannon Retires after Forty Years of Service to Airports
By Katelyn Wade The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has announced that engineer, Kelly Fincannon, PE, is retiring at the end of this year. Fincannon began working for the Department in September of 2021 as the agency’s Chief Airport Engineer. His primary focus was airport planning, design, construction, and project management with a […]
Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission Meeting Highlights 2023 Work at Oklahoma Airports, Sets the Stage for 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) reflected on a successful year, at the December Commission meeting, closing out 2023 with 29 total projects at a total of 22 airports across the state with a total investment of $31,401,053. “2023 was marked with multiple wins across the state for the Oklahoma airport system as […]
