Kevin Dillon, A.A.E., executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority, was presented by AAAE Chair Perry Miller, A.A.E., I.A.P., with AAAE’s Distinguished Service Award recently, one of AAAE’s highest levels of recognition. Dillon has served the nation’s airport community for nearly 50 years. He has been active with AAAE throughout his career, becoming a member […]
State News
Woolpert Marks Completion of $15M Runway Extension at Indianapolis Executive Airport
The Indianapolis Executive Airport unveiled its newly completed runway at a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday following a five-year, phased extension project. Woolpert led design for the $15 million project and provided construction management, planning, and material testing services. The new runway, extended from its original 5,500 feet to 7,000 feet, was designed to provide […]
First Flight Society Announces 2023 Class of Honorary Members
The First Flight Society announces two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Record holder Mack Rutherford, and pilot Erik Lindbergh. Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to fly a microlight aircraft solo around the globe. Now 18, Mack started his 5-month journey at age 17. Mack landed […]
Liberty University Expands Pilot Training Program with 16 Additional Cessna Skyhawks
Textron Aviation has announced an agreement with Liberty University for the purchase of 16 Cessna Skyhawks to be delivered beginning in 2026. The aircraft will add to Liberty University’s existing fleet of 24 Skyhawks to ensure that the university’s students receive the highest quality pilot training aircraft available. “We are proud to support Liberty University’s […]
North Dakota Airline Boardings Surpass 100,000 in October
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has announced that commercial airline boarding numbers for October 2023 reached 101,377 passengers, which represents a growth of 6,757 boardings or an 7% increase from October of 2022. Six of the eight of the commercial service airports also had higher passenger numbers than during this same period last year. […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves Award for Commercial Service Airport Terminal Improvements
The Iowa Transportation Commission has approved $10 million for the Commercial Service Terminal Program. The Commercial Service Terminal Program will provide $10 million for commercial service airport terminal improvements. The program is funded through an appropriation from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund. To be eligible, applicant airports were required to provide a 90 percent local […]
Boca Raton Mayors Ball Honors Boca Raton Airport Authority with 2023 George Long Award
Pictured above – Bonnie Kaye, Kaye Communications, Jon Kaye, Kaye Communications and Scott Singer, City of Boca Raton Mayor. In its grand tradition, The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR) presented its eighth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball last Saturday, November 11th at Boca West Country Club. Each year Boca Raton’s business leaders and community […]
Women’s Aviation Career Symposium Set for Sixth Year to Promote Networking, Education and Scholarships and Careers in Aviation
The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) will be held for the sixth year on March 16, 2024. WACS is a professional career conference for women from high school junior through retirement and will take place at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation in Battle Creek, Michigan. Designed to introduce women to aviation and to […]
Remembering Retired Missouri Aviation Director, Lloyd Parr
Lloyd Byron Parr, 92, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his home. Lloyd worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation from 1974 until his retirement as Aviation Director in 1997. Lloyd proudly served his country in both the United States Navy and United States Air Force. He served as […]
First 100% Private Native American Owned Aviation Company Acquires American Aviation
A new chapter in the aviation industry has begun with IKG Air LLC, the first 100% Private Native American-owned aviation company, announcing its acquisition of American Aviation. This merger symbolizes a new era of growth and success. Chuck Howe, President of IKG Air, noted that the acquisition is more than just a business deal, “it’s […]
