A two-year effort has landed legislation into law to increase the number of direct flights between Oklahoma airports and premiere destination cities. Senate Bill 1461, by Sen. Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, and Representative Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City created the Oklahoma Air Service Development Grant Program (OASDGP), which will be administered by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission […]
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Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Encouraging Grant Applications as Deadline Approaches
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s (OAC) Aviation Education Program will conclude its application acceptance for the 2022-2023 academic year on May 31, 2022. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary grade levels. The program funds are part of more than $335,000 the agency annually provides to programs statewide […]
American Airlines and OSU-Tulsa host Girls in Aviation Day
American Airlines and Oklahoma State University-Tulsa (OSU) joined together to host the first Girls in Aviation Day this past weekend. Held at American Airlines Hangar 80, located at the airline’s Base Maintenance facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Women in Aviation International event focuses on introducing young girls to the exciting field of aviation, educating them […]
Aeronautics Commission Staffer Recognized for 25 Years of Service to Oklahoma
At its meeting on Wednesday, March 9, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recognized Sandra Shelton for her 25 years of service to the State of Oklahoma by presenting her with a commendation from Governor Kevin Stitt and state service pin. Sandra Shelton started her service with the State of Oklahoma when she was hired by the […]
AERO Oklahoma Set to Soar March 30 at State Capitol
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, the aviation and aerospace industry will assemble at the State Capitol for “AERO Oklahoma” Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Awareness Day. The purpose of the day is to recognize Oklahoma’s aviation, aerospace, and defense industry as a vital economic engine for our state. It is […]
Five Oklahoma High Schools Lead Aviation Education Charge, Named Schools of Excellence
There is a grass-roots aeronautics movement taking off in Oklahoma classrooms, and the aviation and aerospace industry is counting on an innovative program to reach new heights. The 4-year “You Can Fly” High School Curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is being adopted by independent school districts at a record pace […]
Flight Simulator’s Donated to Five Soaring Oklahoma Schools
Because of a generous donation from the Corporate Aircraft Association, five Oklahoma high schools will receive a flight simulator to be used to enhance the classroom implementation of the AOPA “You Can Fly” High School Aviation Curriculum. Each of the five schools, Durant, Alva, Bartlesville, Duncan, and Lawton, was selected by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission […]
OAC, Aviation Associations Recognize Senator Inhofe for Decades of Service to GA
Photo above – Oklahoma Executive Director of Commerce, Brent Kisling, left, greets EAA CEO and Chairman Jack Pelton, and Sen. Inhofe. Photos by Kim Stevens. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission along with various aviation associations were quick to recognize Senator James Inhofe (R-Okla.) for his many contributions following his announcement last week to retire from Congress on January 3, […]
2022 State Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission announced the names of students that placed in the 2022 Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Art Contest. The state-level Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by the Aeronautics Commission, encourages youth, ages 6 to 17, to reflect on aviation by designing a piece of art based on the year’s chosen theme. This year’s contest […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Reflects on Successful 2021, Adds Seven Hangar Projects
At its December meeting, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission elected officers for calendar year 2022. At-large Commissioner Jerry Hunter will serve as Chair, District 4 Commissioner Lindy Ritz will serve as Vice-Chair, and District 3 Commissioner Charles Ortega will serve as Secretary. State Director of Aeronautics Grayson Ardies reported on the state of the aviation, aerospace, […]
