The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announced the winners of the 2025 Design-Build Project/Team Awards in Las Vegas during the Design-Build Conference & Expo, celebrating teams whose work exemplifies Design-Build Done Right®. From small community facilities to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, this year’s honorees represent the nation’s most outstanding examples of design-build excellence, showcasing how collaborative innovation […]
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Former Idaho State Aviation Director Remains Active in Aviation
Photo – Mike teaching his son Sam to fly. Mike Pape, former Aviation Director for the State of Idaho, continues to stay engaged in the aviation industry. Since leaving state service Mike has stayed busy in the private sector, mostly in Part 135 management. “I’m currently working as the Director of Operations with Jetstream Aviation […]
Oklahoma State University’s Flying Aggies Defend Regional Title
The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies flight team flew back into town as regional champions for the second year in a row after competing in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 4 SAFECON championship. The OSU flight team came out on top — earning 631 points during the four-day competition, which took place Oct. 13-17 […]
Mead & Hunt Names Troy Pankratz Chief Operating Officer and President
Mead & Hunt has named Troy Pankratz, PE, as Chief Operating Officer and President, effective November 1, 2025. Troy, who brings more than a decade of leadership experience to the firm and serves on its Board of Directors, will partner with Chief Executive Officer Amy Squitieri to strengthen the company’s people-first culture, drive operational excellence, […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Receives 2025 Airports Going Green Award
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was selected by The Airports Going Green Awards℠ Judging Committee as a recipient of the 2025 Airports Going Green Award℠ for the PHX Green Business Partner Program. This award, in the Outstanding Sustainability Program category, represents the airport’s efforts in innovation and leadership in aviation sustainability. The voluntary program encourages, […]
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport Sign Sister Airport Agreement
Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have officially signed a sister airport relationship agreement during the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore. This landmark partnership marks a new chapter in transatlantic air cargo collaboration, reinforcing both airports’ commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The agreement was signed […]
Deer Valley and Goodyear Airports Reach New Sustainability Milestone
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department announced that Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) and Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) have, for the first time, been awarded Level 3 status in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program for the reporting year 2024. The Level 3 accreditation recognizes DVT and GYR for each of their efforts in gathering […]
Robust Sessions Mix with Island Serenity as 52nd MAMA Conference Hosts Record Turnout
More than two hundred aviation professionals participated in the 52nd Annual Massachusetts Airport Management Association’s (MAMA) Conference at the Margaritaville Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA from October 19-21. Intense by day and laid back by night, delegates participated in a wide range of discussions that included noise mitigation, preparing for the upcoming FIFA […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Stroud Launch Runway Expansion Project
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Stroud Municipal Airport celebrated airport improvements with a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2025. The airport will widen and extend the runway to meet federal safety standards. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and Stroud Municipal Airport celebrated the widening and extension of their […]
Oklahoma High Schoolers Compete in First Annual Drone Search and Rescue Championship
Thirty Oklahoma high school teams showcased their drone-powered search and rescue skills at the inaugural “Fly Forward: Search and Rescue State Championship” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater. The day-long event was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education […]
