The Minot International Airport has been named North Dakota’s 2025 Commercial Service Airport of the Year, while the New Town Municipal Airport has been recognized as the 2025 General Aviation Airport of the Year. These awards were presented during the North Dakota Aviation Association’s FLY-ND Conference awards banquet, held in Minot on March 10th, 2025. […]
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Pilots Complete “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program
Multiple pilots were recently presented with awards for participating in the “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program. This program began in North Dakota in 2011 and it rewards pilots who fly to North Dakota’s publicly owned airports, attend FAA safety seminars, and visit North Dakota’s aviation museums. This program promotes safety, continuing education, and encourages […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Releases Executive Committee and Board of Directors Election Results
Photo – top left to bottom right: James Stephens, Frank Murray, Chris Birkmeyer, Brad Beadles, Andy Busbee, Barbara Clark, Katie Eleam, Steven Gould, Stephen Parry, Charles Taylor, Jim Taylor, and Nathan Yokoyama. The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) announced the 2026 Executive Committee and Board of Directors election results, reinforcing the association’s commitment to advancing […]
New Jersey Cadets Showcase Civil Air Patrol’s Impact at National Legislative Day
Civil Air Patrol cadets and senior members from New Jersey recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Civil Air Patrol’s missions and demonstrate the organization’s measurable impact on communities across the state and nation. “Our members represented New Jersey with exceptional professionalism and confidence,” said CAP Col. Amy Myzie, commander of the New Jersey […]
Electra Named as Inaugural Participant in Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) is the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration’s inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside state partners. The program calls for the formation of public-private partnerships with […]
Lee County Port Authority Names New Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer
The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) has named Jesse Flint as Deputy Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Flint is responsible for managing and optimizing revenue-generating activities, encompassing aeronautical and non-aeronautical growth and business development, at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers; including oversight of concessions, […]
Pensacola International Airport Hosts Wings for All® Mock Flight with Delta Air Lines and The Arc Gateway
Pensacola International Airport (PNS), in partnership with Delta Air Lines and The Arc Gateway, hosted a Wings for All® event on February 24th – a mock flight experience designed to help children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, become more comfortable with air travel. The event was made possible through […]
New Phoenix Airport Museum Installation Showcases the Region’s Legacy of Ingenuity
Travelers moving through Terminal 4 now have a new way to experience Phoenix’s story of growth and problem-solving through a large-scale photo mural. Desert Innovation is a captivating installation of historic and contemporary images along the post-security passenger bridge between the A and D gates at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 4. Presented by […]
Contour Airlines Announces Additional Flights Between Denver, CO and Moab, UT This Spring
Contour Airlines has announced an expansion of its flight schedule at Canyonlands Regional Airport in Moab, UT for April and May. As a result of this expansion, both residents and visitors will benefit from 7 weekly flights to Phoenix and 12 weekly flights to Denver. With up to 19 total weekly flights between Moab, Denver, […]
First Colorado College to Join Air Traffic Controller Training Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has greenlit Aims Community College in Colorado as the next school to implement the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (E-CTI). Students who pass the E-CTI program can apply to become a controller on a fast track – skipping the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City and jumping straight to on-site facility training. “Thanks to […]
