McFarland Johnson (MJ) has announced that Gavin Fahnestock has joined McFarland Johnson as Regional Planning Manager in its Aviation Division. Mr. Fahnestock is based in Melbourne, Florida and will focus on MJ’s growing airport and aviation consulting practice in the Southeastern United States. As a Regional Planning Manager, Mr. Fahnestock will lead a diverse team […]
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AIR Expands eVTOL Flight Operations in Florida Following FAA Airworthiness Certificate Issuance
AIR has announced that its latest US-based eVTOL prototype has successfully received FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certification, a key step in the company’s mission to bring electric aviation to everyday life. This certification accelerates AIR’s flight testing at its facility near West Palm Beach, Florida, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion to the US. […]
The Oregon Department of Aviation Celebrates Completion of Major Cape Blanco State Airport Runway and Electrical Improvement Project
State and local officials joined the Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) for a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 21st to celebrate the completion of the extensive Runway and Electrical Improvement Project at Cape Blanco State Airport (5S6). This critical infrastructure upgrade significantly enhances safety, operational efficiency, and the long-term viability of this vital coastal aviation […]
Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport Completes Significant Improvements to Runway
The Blackwell-Tonkawa Municipal Airport’s Runway 17/35 has been widened and rehabilitated with a pavement overlay. The upgrades were necessary to improve safety, upgrade pavement conditions and meet federal standards. The new runway width is required to accommodate the number of larger aircraft with wider wingspans that utilize the airport located in north central Oklahoma, particularly […]
Iowa State Funds Give Local Airport Projects a Lift
Both municipal airports located in the Iowa Great Lakes area received state funding in the upcoming budget year. Altogether, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved $9.6 million for the 2026 State Aviation Program at its Tuesday, Aug. 12 meeting. The Milford and Spirit Lake improvements were included in the $6.7 million Airport Improvement Program fund. The […]
Kansas Aviation Museum Announces 2025 Honor Awards, Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
The Kansas Aviation Museum has announced that this year’s Honor Awards will take place on October 14th. Inductees to the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame include Senator Jerry Moran, Dr. Alysia Starkey (K-State Salina Dean/President), Mr. Rick Hamlin and Mr. Mark Schlegel. Each have accomplished careers that have supported and are supporting the work of […]
2025 Girls in Aviation Day Planned for AAR Facility at Will Rogers Int’l in Oklahoma City
Since the launch of Women in Aviation International’s Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day has experienced remarkable growth each year. On September 20, 2025, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association, AAR Corporation in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Airport Trust, Pratt & Whitney, […]
Launch of Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore Lab School Announced at NASA Wallops
Photo above – Governor Glenn Youngkin cutting the ribbon officially opening the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES) lab school on August 28, 2025. Official Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced last week the opening of the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES) lab school […]
Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware September 27th
Aviation Influence (AVi) has announced that Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware. Hosted by Atlantic Aviation and supported by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, the event will take place Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Wilmington Airport (ILG). This free, family-friendly youth aviation and STEAM event expects over 1,200 attendees. “We are proud to […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Receives Approval for $55 Million of Aviation Infrastructure Projects, Sets $2 Million Framework for Aerospace Education Funding
Several of Oklahoma’s general aviation airports will see important safety and infrastructure updates after the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ (ODAA) August 21st meeting where Aerospace and Aeronautics Commissioners approved 18 projects across the state. In addition, Commissioners approved the aerospace education funding framework which staff will utilize throughout the next fiscal year. Notable […]
