The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) is highlighting the extensive community engagement behind the draft Aurora State Airport Master Plan as the proposal moves toward consideration by the State Aviation Board. The planning record includes 14 public meetings, 467 responses to the initial community survey, 75 responses to an alternatives feedback form, and more than […]
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Joby Aviation and Oregon Department of Aviation Highlight Autonomous Flight at Portland International Airport
Joby Aviation and the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) today highlighted the October 2 visit of Joby’s autonomous J208 aircraft to Portland International Airport (PDX). During the stop at Atlantic Aviation, Joby showcased the aircraft and demonstrated its autonomy technology before departing on the final leg of its return journey to the company’s headquarters in […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Celebrates Completion of the Oakridge State Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) joined community leaders, State Aviation Board members, project partners and airport users Thursday, Oct. 1, to celebrate the completion of the Oakridge State Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project. The recently completed project included a complete reconstruction of the airport’s runway and apron, the addition of a second taxiway connector, improvements […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Releases New Drone Training and Testing Template for Oregon Public Agencies
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has released a new training and testing companion to its public agency drone policy template, giving Oregon public bodies a clearer path for training, evaluating, and documenting the people who fly drones for public work. The earlier ODAV template helped agencies answer an important question: What rules should guide […]
Portland International Airport Completes Final Phase of Main Terminal
The second and final phase of the globally acclaimed Portland International Airport (PDX) main terminal expansion is now open. Designed by ZGF for the Port of Portland, the one million-square-foot project is the largest public infrastructure project delivered in Oregon’s history and realizes a decade-long vision to create a more welcoming, sustainable, and distinctly Pacific […]
Oregon to Host Aviation Delegation from South Korea to Advance International Collaboration and Innovation
The State of Oregon will host a high-level South Korean aviation delegation July 26–30, 2026, to explore investment, research, and commercial partnership opportunities across the aviation, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), and advanced air mobility (AAM) sectors. The delegation, approximately 25 government, industry, and research representatives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT), the […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Releases UAS Operations and Policy Manual Template for State and Local Agencies
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has released a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations and Policy Manual template to help Oregon state agencies, cities, counties, special districts, and other public bodies develop safe and consistent drone programs. The template is designed as a practical starting point for agencies that use, or are considering the use […]
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter announced last week that more than 25 Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of more than $27 million to make their infrastructure safer and better. “Oregonians rely on federal investments like these […]
ODAV Announces State Airports 2026 Construction Outlook
ODAV is hard at work preparing for yet another busy construction season in 2026. This year they are looking forward to the following projects: ODAV says that while several of these projects are going out to bid now, they won’t have details on operational impacts such as start dates and project durations until they award […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Signs MOU with Cellen H2 to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
Photograph provided by Cellen H2 The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cellen H2, Inc. (Cellen) to explore the use of hydrogen fuel cellpowered Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System for commercial and civil operations across Oregon. The […]
