New ACRP Unleaded Avgas Transition Publications Available The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), which is part of the National Academies of Science’s Transportation Research Board, has just released two new publications addressing the aviation industry’s transition to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas) that will be of interest to Colorado’s aviation community, as they continue to lead […]
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AWOS III Weather Systems Now Live at Bethel, Strengthening Safety and Community Resilience
The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) has announced that a new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) unit is officially operational at Bethel Regional Airport (0B1), with Princeton Municipal Airport (PNN) to follow soon. This state-of-the-art system delivers continuous, real-time weather data that enhances aviation safety, supports emergency response, and bolsters local economic activity. […]
Vantis Capabilities Unlocked for Traffic Management and BVLOS Flights
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site is unlocking the unique capabilities of Vantis to operators for no cost, offering the ability to fly Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), beginning July 1, 2026. With this, operators will get Application Programming Interface (API) access and onboarded on the statewide UAS system at […]
FAA Awards Nearly $32 Million to North Dakota Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $31,968,035 in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for airports across North Dakota, U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced Thursday. The funding will be distributed as follows: The FAA AIP provides funding to airports nationwide for planning, capital, and safety enhancement projects.
New Jersey Wing Cadets Visit State House for Legislative Day
More than 50 cadets and adult members of the New Jersey Wing of Civil Air Patrol recently gathered at the New Jersey State House for State Legislative Day, helping raise awareness of the organization’s missions and services among state lawmakers. Throughout the day, members met with legislators and staff to discuss Civil Air Patrol’s emergency […]
New Hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport Opens, Expanding Aviation Capacity in Oklahoma Panhandle
Photo – State and local leaders gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a new 12,000-square-foot transient hangar at Guymon Municipal Airport on June 29, 2026. The project was funded through a partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the City of Guymon. State and local […]
Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House Returns on September 19, 2026
Following a one-year hiatus, DeKalb–Peachtree Airport (PDK) will host its much-loved Good Neighbor Day Air Show and Open House on September 19, 2026. The 2026 event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the region’s most cherished aviation traditions. For more than four decades, Good Neighbor Day has connected […]
DC-3 Society Announces Dates and Program Details for Inaugural Operator Conference & Showcase
Following D-Day commemorations honoring the generation that flew, maintained, and depended upon the legendary DC-3 and C-47, the DC-3 Society today announced the official dates and expanded program details for its inaugural DC-3 Society Operator Conference & Showcase, taking place December 4–6, 2026, at Flabob Airport in Riverside, California. The three-day gathering will bring together […]
U.S. Air Force Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Country Music Superstar at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Country music superstar Tyler Hubbard will be part of the U.S. Air Force’s salute to America’s 250th birthday, as he performs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 on Monday, July 20, during a program presented by the Air Force. The 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport […]
Springfield Airport Operations Lead Earns Coveted A.A.E. Accreditation
Angela Pitts, C.M., ACE at Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), has earned the coveted Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation through AAAE. She is one of the youngest airport professionals in the country to earn her A.A.E. Accreditation. This credential is the premier professional designation awarded to aviation professionals who have demonstrated exceptional knowledge, experience and leadership […]
