Oklahoma State University’s Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education (OAIRE) has received two federal grants to expand its reach and impact in the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The OSU grants are awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as part of a $38.2 million award to the Tulsa Regional Advanced Mobility (TRAM) […]
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Oklahoma Aero Education Charts Course to New Heights; Among the Country’s Leaders in Growing the Industry’s Workforce
A century ago, Bessie Coleman, a Langston University student who was of African American and Native American descent, graduated from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale becoming the first African American woman to achieve a pilot’s license. Bessie was billed as “the world’s greatest woman flier.” One hundred years later, Oklahoma has become a national model for […]
OAOA Celebrates Inaugural Recipients of the Oklahoma Certified Airport Professional Designation
Airport leaders from across the State gathered at the Autry Technology Center in Enid on Wednesday for the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association (OAOA) Quarterly General Membership Meeting. While the agenda included many topics related to legislative advocacy, industry promotion and outreach, and airport development initiatives, the Association took the most pride in celebrating the inaugural […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approves $1.2M Grant to Pauls Valley Municipal Airport
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved a state grant for a project identified in the Commission’s Airport Construction Program at Pauls Valley Municipal Airport. The project consists of constructing a 100’ x 100’ hangar as part of the 2022 Statewide Hangar Grant Program which will spur economic development and increase capacity for based and transient aircraft […]
Oklahoma Ranked #1 in the Nation for High Schools Teaching Aviation Curriculum
While commercial runways were nearly vacant during the early days of the pandemic of 2020-2021, staff from the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission were knocking on the doors of high school superintendents and school counselors across Oklahoma’s 77 counties, asking if they could visit about an emerging aviation curriculum available to their students. Oklahoma Aeronautics has advocated […]
Oklahoma Hosting Important Aviation Education Training Event
Approximately 70 teachers from over 50 in-state public school districts and 20 out-of-state districts will gather at the University of Oklahoma July 11-14 for intensive training in the implementation of the AOPA “You Can Fly” High School Aviation Curriculum. The four-day event will allow teachers the opportunity to participate in hands-on lab activities and to […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Director Receives 2022 AAAE Leadership Award
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2022-23 has awarded Oklahoma Director of Aeronautics Grayson Ardies a 2022 AAAE Leadership Award for his work on the U.S. Contract Tower Association Policy Board. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the individuals who work at […]
Oklahoma Ranked #1 regarding State Readiness for Drone Commerce
In a Mercatus Special Study released this week, Oklahoma was ranked #1 in the United States regarding state readiness for drone commerce. In “Is Your State Ready for Drone Commerce?” Brent Skorup identified the strengths and improvement markers presented by George Mason University and compiled a state-by-state scorecard. Currently, the best place for drone commerce […]
Aeronautics Commission Approves 5-year Construction Program, Invests $184 Million in Airport Projects
During its May meeting in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved a $184 million Airport Construction Program (ACP) for fiscal years 2023-2027, with a total of 85 airport infrastructure projects serving 57 communities throughout Oklahoma. “I am thrilled to see this commitment and investment in Oklahoma’s rapidly growing aeronautics industry,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. […]
Oklahoma Legislation Creates Flight Path for Core Credit for High School Aviation Classes
Photo above – Career and Online Education Director David Day with Pryor High School Innovation Center is one of Five Oklahoma Aviation High Schools of Excellence teaching the AOPA “You Can Fly” curriculum. A three-year effort to qualify aviation and aerospace courses as core curriculum for students has been signed into law. The goal was […]
