The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its April 2026 airline passenger statistics for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s commercial airports recorded 105,393 passenger boardings during April, establishing a new statewide passenger record for the month and surpassing the previous April high of 104,271 boardings set in 2025. Four North Dakota […]
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AOPA Holds Annual Member Meeting, Elects New Trustees
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) recently held its annual member meeting at the National Aviation Community Center in Frederick, Maryland, where it elected two new members to the Board of Trustees and heard feedback from 17 members. “This is a game of inches, I want to be clear,” said AOPA Board of Trustees […]
Recipients of Arizona Airports Association Awards of Excellence Announced
The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) recognized outstanding individuals and achievements within the aviation industry at its Annual Spring Conference in March. Held in Prescott, Arizona, the event honored key leaders who have made significant contributions to the state’s airports, aviation operations, and overall industry excellence. Matthew Munden Awarded AzAA President’s Award Matthew Munden, Aeronautics Group […]
Four New Hangars Coming to Tampa Executive Airport
Tampa Executive Airport (VDF) is experiencing a major growth spurt, adding four hangar facilities that are all scheduled to be available later this year. These hangar projects by various private developers mark one of the largest General Aviation infrastructure expansions to date for Hillsborough County Aviation Authority facilities at VDF. The four hangars will add […]
New Jersey Governor Recognizes History and Service to State and Nation of the New Jersey Wing of Civil Air Patrol
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill issued a proclamation recognizing Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, as New Jersey “Wing of the Civil Air Patrol Day.” The proclamation, the Governor stated, commemorates the Wing’s 85th Anniversary of service to the State and Nation, “as a fitting occasion to recognize its enduring contributions and honor the commitment of all […]
Bremerton Air Show Returns to Bremerton National Airport for Fourth Year
The skies over Kitsap County will come alive once again as the Bremerton Air Show takes flight for its fourth consecutive year at the Bremerton National Airport July 11th & 12th. This show promises a thrilling weekend of high-flying excitement, historic aircraft, and family-friendly entertainment. More than just an air show, this event is a […]
San Antonio Aviation & Aerospace Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Honorees
The San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame invite you to join them on September 15 at The Boeing Center at Tech Port as they honor the visionary leaders who continue to shape San Antonio’s aerospace industry and inspire the next generation. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose leadership, innovation, and commitment have […]
Another Step Across the Atlantic: LOT Polish Airlines Inaugurates Direct Flights to San Francisco
Last week LOT Polish Airlines launched its first-ever flight from Warsaw to San Francisco. The new transatlantic route will run during the 2026 summer season, with up to four flights per week. San Francisco becomes LOT’s sixth regular U.S. destination, joining Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami and Los Angeles. LOT Polish Airlines continues to expand […]
Update: FAA to Host Virtual Public Workshops for Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project
The Federal Aviation Administration has published new Airport Procedure Boards on its public involvement website, Community Engagement – Phoenix | Federal Aviation Administration. The proposed procedure boards provide a graphic representation of proposed departures and arrivals at the region’s airports, waypoints that represent specific latitude/longitude points along those flight paths, and representations of the flight […]
Two Stanley Cups, a Gold Medal, and a Ride in an Air Force Thunderbird
Photo Credit floridapanthers.com By Andrew Stevens I always love it when different worlds we appreciate come together for an experience. I’m a big hockey fan and obviously this is the best time of the year with the Stanley Cup Playoffs ongoing (Go Ducks!). My hockey journey is a bit wild, but that’s not the story […]
