More than 900 people participated in the inaugural Memphis International Airport (MEM) MEM Runway 5K on Saturday, September 20. The event allowed runners to experience a race on one of MEM’s runways, providing rare inside views of an airport that serves nearly 5 million passengers annually and ranks among one of the busiest cargo airports […]
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RDU Announces Nonstop Flights to Dublin to Begin in April
Triangle-area travelers headed to Ireland are in luck! Nonstop flights on Aer Lingus from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) will take off in April 2026, opening the first direct gateway from RDU to Ireland. “Dublin is a high-demand international destination for travelers from the Research Triangle region, and we are proud that […]
Cessna 182 Skylane Celebrates 70 Years of Proven Performance
The Cessna Skylane, known for its impressive performance and rugged durability, is a trusted choice of aviators worldwide. Offering a balance of speed, maintainability and range, the high-performance, single-engine aircraft is celebrating 70 years of flight this month. “The Skylane is designed to go the distance,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston & Utility Sales. […]
Castle Aviation’s Michael Grossmann Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Decades of Leadership
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is presenting its 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Michael Grossmann, Founder & CEO of Castle Aviation, in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and steadfast commitment to advancing business and general aviation. Grossmann has been a driving force in the aviation community for more than 40 years. Since […]
FAA Awards Over $15 Million to Grand Forks Airport for Primary Runway Reconstruction
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $15,157,068 to support critical multi-phase infrastructure improvements at Grand Forks International Airport, including the reconstruction and upgrade of the primary runway and taxiway pavement and lighting that have reached the end of […]
MAC and MDOT Announce Award Winners for Outstanding Achievements in Improving Michigan Aviation
At their Sept. 10 meeting held in Bellaire in conjunction with the Michigan Association of Airport Executives (MAAE) fall conference, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the Award of Excellence winners for achievements in promoting and improving aviation. These awards are presented to airports, aviators, professionals, consultants and others. […]
West Georgia Technical College Launches Cutting-Edge Drone Training Program in Partnership with USI
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) have announced the launch of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) training initiative, designed to meet the rising demand for certified drone professionals across agriculture, public safety, and commercial sectors. “As new regulatory updates continue to be released, the timing for this program launch couldn’t […]
Kent State University Receives Federal Grant for Airport Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Kent State University $4,106,553 for upgrades to its airport, including the reconstruction of 1,500 square yards of the existing Compass Calibration Pad Apron pavement and 3,700 feet of existing paved Taxiway A pavement. The grant funds the final phase of these projects. The airport is the longest-surviving public-use airport […]
South Grand Lake Regional Airport Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Terminal, Hangar, and Taxiway
Photo – Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, led the groundbreaking ceremony for upgrades at the South Grand Lake Regional Airport in northeastern Oklahoma. The improvements include a new terminal, a hangar, and a parallel taxiway. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and South Grand Lake Regional […]
ATP Flight School Begins Training First Class of American Airlines Cadet Academy Students
ATP Flight School began training its inaugural class of four American Airlines cadets at its Charlotte-Concord training center. This milestone marks the first group of cadets to enroll in the American Airlines Cadet Academy pathway through ATP, following ATP’s selection as an official partner school earlier this year. ATP Flight School welcomed its inaugural class […]
