While world missions look very different today than they did in Orville and Wilbur Wright’s day, the impact of the Wright brothers’ invention on global ministry can’t be overstated. JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service), one of the pioneers of missionary aviation, remains one of a very few organizations that can “cover the last mile” […]
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Delegation Welcomes $25 Million FAA Investment in Alaska Aviation Safety
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, and Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska) welcomed a $25 million investment in Alaska aviation safety by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the FAA’s Don Young Alaska Aviation Safety Initiative (DYAASI). This investment is a result of a Sullivan provision in the FAA Reauthorization Act of […]
Mark Rudolph Promoted to Assistant Director of Field Maintenance
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Mark Rudolph to assistant director of field maintenance to oversee Federal Aviation Administration airfield maintenance compliance requirements at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 17th busiest passenger airport in the country. In his new role, Rudolph will assist with all maintenance programming operations, such as airport emergency planning, […]
Signature Aviation Celebrates Modernized Private Terminal in Winston-Salem
Signature Aviation is celebrating the opening of a renovated facility at Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem, N.C. The state-of-the-art facility was dedicated with a grand opening event last week, showcasing Signature’s elevated experience for guests and celebration of the area’s proud aviation heritage. The updated Signature INT is located within the new terminal at […]
HDOT Launches New Apps to Enhance Passenger Experience at Honolulu and Lihu’e Airports
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation has launched two new free airport wayfinding apps designed to make the airport experience less stressful and more enjoyable for travelers. The HNL Airport app for the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and LIH Airport app for the Lῑhuʻe Airport offer travelers a new mobility tool to navigate the airport […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2026 Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission approved $9.6 million for the Fiscal Year 2026 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $6.7 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at 25 […]
Paragon Flight Training Reaches Milestone with Announcement of All-Piper Aircraft Fleet
Paragon Flight Training, a flight training academy based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, with additional locations in Punta Gorda, Florida, and LaGrange, Georgia, announced the completion of its strategic transition to a fleet comprised exclusively of Piper aircraft. This is a major component of an ambitious investment plan the company unveiled in 2022 […]
Piper Aircraft Awarded its Largest Domestic Trainer Order in Company History from The University of North Dakota
Students and faculty from UND along with Piper officials gather for a photo during the Piper Prop party at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI. Photo by Kim Stevens. Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced during AirVenture, a historic new fleet agreement for up to 188 aircraft, valued at approximately $155M, with the University of North Dakota’s John D. […]
Springfield-Branson National Airport on Track for Record-Breaking Year
10 years ago, SGF had a record year with a total passenger count of 913,395. If growth continues, SGF could surpass 1.5 million passengers served in 2025. Key points to know: The numbers year to date versus last year tell the story. SGF Year to Date: The demand is strong, and the airport is growing. […]
Senator Dan Sullivan Applauds Safety Overhaul with Critical Upgrades & 174 New Weather Stations for Alaska
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) last week celebrated the announcement from the Department of Transportation (DOT) of a new effort to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system to enhance safety in the sky, reduce delays, and provide air traffic controllers with modern, reliable equipment. This overhaul includes several Alaska-specific provisions, including the addition of […]
