Eagle Field Airport LLC and the Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR) at the University of Nevada, Reno have formed a strategic partnership to advance research, development and flight testing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies. The partnership brings together Eagle Field’s historic private airfield in California (Federal Aviation Administration […]
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Surf Air Mobility Partners with the Hawaii Department of Transportation and BETA Technologies to Advance Electric Aviation in Hawaii with eIPP Application
Surf Air Mobility Inc. has announced its partnership with the Hawaii Department of Transportation (“HDOT”) and electric aerospace company, BETA Technologies, on the request for proposal (“RFP”) application for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (“eIPP”), a federal public-private initiative within the White House’s Advanced Air Mobility (“AAM”) National Strategy. Surf Air […]
Alaska Airlines Unveils State-of-the-Art Global Training Center
Thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees will now undergo training in a new 660,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened its doors last week. The facility will be a hub for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, and will centralize operations into one space. “The Global Training Center is spectacular […]
ALDOT Airport Workshop Hosted by Aeronautics Bureau
ALDOT’s Aeronautics Bureau recently trained Alabama airport consultants on strengthening the planning, development and execution of airport capital improvement projects. Held in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the biennial ALDOT Aeronautics Bureau airport workshop helps ensure consultants remain aligned with state and federal airport development requirements. Aeronautics Bureau Chief Frank Farmer emphasized the […]
NDOT Division of Aeronautics Announces Annual Awards
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced a series of achievements recognizing excellence in aviation and transportation at the Nebraska Aviation Council’s annual symposium in Kearney on Jan. 28-29. The Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) was named Part 139 2025 Airport of the Year. The Wayne Municipal Airport/Stan Morris Field (LCG) was named the 2025 […]
Step Into the Phoenix Airport Museum’s New Immersive Art Exhibition
A new, immersive exhibition at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is casting a light on passengers and inviting them to explore its spiritual and transformative qualities through a wide range of media. Spectral Alchemy, curated by the Phoenix Airport Museum, features works by 15 Arizona artists and transforms the Terminal 4, Level 3 Museum Gallery […]
Yuma International Airport Becomes GoodMaps’ First Scan & Go Airport, Pioneering Self-Service Navigation for Regional Airports
Yuma International Airport (YUM) has launched GoodMaps’ comprehensive indoor navigation platform, becoming the first airport to implement GoodMaps’ Scan & Go technology. This milestone demonstrates how regional airports can independently deliver world-class, accessible passenger experiences using mobile navigation and interactive, multilingual terminal maps accessible through any web browser. Through Scan & Go, YUM staff used […]
Oregon Department of Aviation Adopts 2025 Strategic Plan to Strengthen and Modernize Oregon’s Aviation System
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) has officially adopted its 2025 Strategic Plan, marking a major step forward in strengthening, modernizing, and futureproofing Oregon’s aviation system. Developed through a robust, statewide engagement process, the Strategic Plan sets a clear course for how ODAV will enhance safety, resilience, sustainability, and innovation across Oregon’s 96 public-use airports—while […]
New Streamlined Parking System Announced for Kona and Hilo Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has launched a new streamlined parking system at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Hilo International Airport (ITO) that will make it more convenient and efficient for drivers to enter and exit the airport parking lots. HDOT has partnered with Metropolis, an artificial intelligence parking […]
Ontario International Airport Unveils Bold New Monument Sign Celebrating New Era
Photo – Alan Wapner (second from right), President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners, and Curt Hagman, Vice President of the Board, unveil the new monument sign at ONT. Ontario International Airport (ONT) unveiled a striking new monument sign at Archibald Avenue and Airport Drive, marking a powerful visual statement of […]
