The N.C. Department of Transportation has bid farewell to Director of Aviation Bobby Walston as he retired April 28 after 33 years with the program. (Walston is pictured above with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award) “From the first days joining Aviation, I have loved this industry and the opportunities aviation provides for […]
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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. Encourages Auburn Students to Drive Change
Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, visited Auburn University’s School of Aviation on April 20 to inspire the next generation of change-makers in aviation by advising them on sound leadership. As chief of staff, Brown leads the organization and training of more than half a million active-duty Airmen at […]
OAC Recognizes 2023 Oklahoma Aviation Art Contest Winners
Artwork above by Norman North High student, Elizabeth Yue. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recognized the students that placed in the 2023 Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Art Contest. This year, Oklahoma Aeronautics received over 400 pieces of art from 35 participating school districts. The annual contest is part of a larger national and international effort to […]
Statewide Events Highlight South Carolina Aviation Week
The South Carolina Aviation Association, in partnership with the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, is celebrating this week with a series of events that highlight the impact aviation has on economic development and educational initiatives. South Carolina has six commercial service airports, 58 general aviation airports and five military airfields. Each of these facilities provide essential […]
Flagstaff Airport Director Set to Retire in April
Photo above – SAJ file photo of Barney Helmick at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport in 2011. Barney Helmick, Director of the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport since 2010 and industry veteran is retiring at the end of the month. He told the SAJ that Friday would be his last day. Â The facility is a non-hub commercial service […]
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Auctioning Off 10,000-Gallon Jet Refueler to the Public
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, is currently auctioning off a 10,000-gallon jet refueler. This auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Monday, May 8th. Illinois residents are able to bid in this government auction online, 24/7, on Municibid. The jet refueler would be perfect for aviation enthusiasts, another airport, […]
MAMA Emerging Leaders Take Action
Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s (MAMA) newly organized Emerging Leaders Committee has quickly developed into an active force within the 50-year-old organization that advocates for Massachusetts’ 38 public-use airports. With a mission to cultivate future MAMA leaders through knowledge sharing, educational opportunities, networking, and mentorship, the committee serves to support and develop leaders under the age […]
Bremerton National Airport to Host WINGS OVER WASHINGTON
The Port of Bremerton has announced that the Bremerton National Airport will be hosting the first air show in Bremerton in 30 years! Partnering with Freedom Fair, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, organizers will be showcasing aerobatic displays with a military presence, a car show, armed forces displays, a variety of vendors, food options, a beer garden, […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Leverages Vantis, Grand Sky in Response to Flood Emergency
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) is preparing to support statewide emergency response efforts following Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration for spring flooding. The NPUASTS administers Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide unmanned aircraft system (UAS) beyond visual line of site network at the Grand Sky Business Park near Grand Forks. The NPUASTS will enhance recovery […]
March Airline Boardings Surpass 100,000 Passengers
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released the monthly report that provides information relating to the airline passenger traffic at the eight commercial service airports within the state. Commercial airline boarding numbers for March 2023 reached 101,146 passengers, representing an almost 4% increase from the same period last year. These numbers also reflect the […]
