Grab your colored pencils, crayons, and paints and let your imagination take flight! The N.C. Department of Transportation is soaring into the 2025 Aviation Art Contest, and this year’s theme, “Women with Wings,” is all about celebrating the pioneering women who were trailblazers in aviation, such as pilots, skydivers or women who built and maintained […]
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NUAIR and SRAA Celebrate New Headquarters and Highlight Central New York’s Leadership in Advanced Air Mobility and Drone Innovation
Photo above – Central New York welcomes Assemblymembers Magnarelli, Hunter, and Stirpe along with key partners and industry leaders for the ribbon cutting of NUAIR’s new headquarters in Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Just outside the glass doors of Terminal A at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, NUAIR’s newly established headquarters sits immediately next to the NUAIR […]
North Carolina Airports Receive Federal Funds to Modernize Terminals and Enhance Travel Experiences
North Carolina airports have received over $29 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program for terminal upgrades and improvements that will enhance passengers’ experiences and create quality jobs in the aviation industry. “North Carolina airports are essential connectors for communities, businesses and economic growth across the state,” said Becca Gallas, director of the […]
$1.9M Investment Announced for Local Airport Infrastructure in Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. Additionally, these projects are receiving almost $200,000 in matching […]
FAA Awards $17 Million for Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler Systems at HNL
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $17 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to upgrade the fire safety systems at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The first grant of $7.3 million will be used to replace the fire alarm system at the International […]
ONEflight International Partners with Lainey Wilson to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina
In a heartwarming display of community support, ONEflight International has teamed up with country music star Lainey Wilson to fill a jet with essential supplies to deliver to victims of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. This mission, which took flight on October 22nd, aimed to uplift the spirits of first responders and volunteers dedicated […]
MAC Selects David Morrisette as New Assistant Director for Strategic Marketing
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected David Morrisette as its new assistant director for strategic marketing following a competitive search. Morrisette joined the MAC, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six general aviation airports in the region, on Monday, Oct. 21. In his new role, Morrisette will lead marketing strategy and […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Implementing Project ULTRA Flights for Defense Readiness
Since its inception, the Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) has been a critical partner in Project ULTRA, a multi-entity collaboration that is bolstering the Department of Defense’s (DoD) capabilities within the National Airspace System (NAS). Just months after the public announcement, the NPUASTS has surpassed significant milestones toward accomplishing the announced goals of Project […]
Medicine-By-Drone Demonstration Helps Health Program Soar on Tangier Island
The Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration last week of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often […]
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Soars to Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has achieved Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 3 status from the Airports Council International. This recognition by the ACA, which is the global benchmark for carbon management in the airport industry, underscores HDOT’s commitment to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint by […]
