As the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plays a critical role as an employment center for more than 47,000 people from across the Phoenix metro area. To ensure resiliency and accommodate the future needs of the community and travelers, the airport has embraced an extensive workforce development […]
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Acron Aviation Academy Awarding Four Scholarships to Commemorate Its 40th Anniversary
To celebrate 40 years at the forefront of pilot training, Acron Aviation Academy, in Sanford, FL, is offering $20,000 in scholarship awards to kickstart the careers of aspiring pilots. The scholarships are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applications must be submitted on or before December 15, 2025 and students must begin their […]
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport Reports Record-Breaking October Traffic
During October, 774,689 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. This was an increase of 18 percent compared to October 2024 and was the best October in the history of the airport. Year-to-date, passenger traffic is up 1.4 percent. The traffic leader in October was Delta with 171,055 passengers. Rounding out […]
DOAV Deputy Director Set to Retire after Eight Years of Amazing Opportunities
Photo – John Campbell with the ICON A5. By Kim Stevens John Campbell has announced his retirement from the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) as Deputy Director, Communications and Education. He began his time with the agency on December 10, 2017. His last day in the office will be December 10, 2025. “If I could […]
Centennial Airport Announces First-in-the-Nation Fleet Purchase of All-Electric Trainers
Photo – B23 Energic aircraft flying at Centennial Airport during the “Across America” Tour July 2025. Centennial Airport announced that Centennial Flyers, a flight school based at the airport, has confirmed an order for six all-electric training aircraft e-powered by H55, a Swiss electric propulsion systems manufacturer. Centennial Flyers will be the first operator in […]
MIA, Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines Host Tour for Children with Disabilities Before the Holidays
Photo – Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and MIA Director and CEO Ralph Cutié (center) with more than 150 children at the MIAair tour on November 19. A week before the Thanksgiving travel season begins, Miami International Airport (MIA), Delta Air Lines, and LATAM Airlines hosted the airport’s latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness […]
Ohio Businesses, Pilots, and Schools Unite to Oppose Request to Close Burke Lakefront Airport
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has joined the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP), a coalition made up of local businesses, aviation organizations, and schools—to oppose Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s misguided effort to permanently close Burke Lakefront Airport. Last month, Mayor Bibb asked the federal government to relieve the city of Cleveland of its […]
Kansas City – Lee’s Summit Regional Airport Holds Hangar 2 Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
The City of Lee’s Summit hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13 to celebrate the completion of Hangar 2, a state-of-the-art facility at the Kansas City – Lee’s Summit Regional Airport (LXT). Hangar 2 represents a major investment in the City’s growing regional airport and supports Lee’s Summit’s commitment to expanding aviation opportunities, workforce development […]
McFarland Johnson Welcomes Jason Kantak, PE As Regional Engineering Manager
McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced Jason Kantak as Regional Engineering Manager in its Civil Engineering Services Division. Based in Syracuse, New York, Kantak will focus on expanding all MJ’s Divisions within the Central New York region, with an emphasis on Civil, Transportation, Aviation, and Environmental Services. As Regional Engineering Manager, Kantak oversees the Civil Engineering […]
Hooker Municipal Airport, Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Fuel Future Growth with $1M Upgrade
Photo – Hooker Municipal Airport and the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics celebrated a $1,000,000 upgrade to the airport’s fuel system on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The improvement replaced outdated and unreliable fuel tanks. Hooker Municipal Airport, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), officially celebrated a major infrastructure upgrade […]
