A Wisconsin corn grower learned last year how well aerial application works to control diseases. The grower requested an aerial application of fungicide to control tar spot on 100 acres of corn. His aerial applicator immediately expressed concern about making the application because it was already late August, roughly 10-14 days after R4 growth stage, […]
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NCDOT Division of Aviation Announces Recipients of State’s First Advanced Air Mobility Planning Grants
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the recipients of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Planning Grants. Five municipalities and regional planning organizations have been awarded funding to develop or enhance community-focused plans that incorporate cutting-edge AAM technologies through a partnership with NCDOT Aviation: “These planning projects are about helping communities take […]
Aviation Education and Workforce Development Funding Call for Projects
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics (Aero) has announced an Aviation Education and Workforce Development Funding Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The aviation industry in Michigan is facing a workforce shortage with the demand for pilots, aircraft mechanics and other aviation professionals outpacing supply. Addressing this shortage is critical for ensuring […]
$81.6 Million Awarded for Airport Infrastructure Grants in North Dakota
Photo above – The ND Aeronautics Commission held its annual public grant meeting on June 5th in the Bismarck Airport commercial terminal. Pictured above are members of the Aeronautics Commission, staff members, and commercial service airport managers who were in attendance at the meeting. The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has finalized and approved $81.6 million […]
MSU Hosts Nation’s First S.A.F.E. Training Exclusively Focused on Spray Drones
Photo above – Participants of Mississippi State’s Self-Regulated Application and Flight Efficiency (S.A.F.E.) pose with certificates. The five-day training at MSU’s Agricultural Autonomy Institute was the nation’s first of its kind. (Photo by Amber Lynn Moore) Mississippi State University is making agricultural aviation history this week by hosting the nation’s first Self-Regulating Application and Flight […]
Important Procedure Updates for Pilots Flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd fly-in convention on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of […]
Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight Honors Veterans as Part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Activities
One of the most emotional and touching moments of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh each year will return in 2025 as 100 Vietnam War vets will take a Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on July 25 as part of AirVenture’s annual salute to veterans. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 21-27 […]
Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation Opens New Public Airstrip at Star Valley Ranch in Southwest Idaho
Photo above – JRBAF member Sandy Beebe makes the first ever departure from Star Valley Ranch in a Carbon Cub – Photos courtesy of JRBAF. The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) has announced the official opening of a new public-use airstrip at its Star Valley Ranch property in remote southwest Idaho. This milestone marks […]
Construction Begins on New TSA Checkpoint at Kahului Airport
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced the commencement of the $46 million Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint project at Kahului Airport (OGG). HDOT, TSA, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, along with other federal, state and county officials and HDOT partners participated in a groundbreaking and blessing of the project today. The new two-story security screening […]
Virginia Aviation Board Allocates $4,176,496.12 for Airport Projects
The Virginia Aviation Board allocated a total of $4,176,496.12 to cover 25 improvement projects at 16 airports across the Commonwealth. The action was taken at the Board’s quarterly meeting, which was held May 21, 2025 in Staunton. Greg Campbell, director of the Virginia Department of Aviation, said, “The 25 projects awarded funding by the Virginia […]
