The grant application is now open for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Education Grant Program. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due on May 31, 2025. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary education. The program funds are part of more than $500,000 the […]
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Southern Illinois Airport Appoints Third-Generation Aviator as New Airport Manager
Southern Illinois Airport is proud to announce the appointment of Alyssa S. Connell as its new Airport Manager. A third-generation aviator and nationally respected aviation executive, Alyssa has over two decades of leadership experience in aviation business development, general aviation, and strategic aerospace communication. Alyssa has served the Southern Illinois Airport Authority in a variety […]
SIU School of Aviation Gets High National Marks for Management, Flight Program
By Pete Rosenbery The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas […]
FAA Orders California County to Reverse Ban on 100LL Sale and Self-Fueling After AOPA Files Complaint
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ruled that a prohibition of the sale of 100LL (low lead) avgas—the primary fuel used in piston aircraft worldwide—at two airports in Santa Clara County, California, violated obligations the County agreed to when receiving $6.8 million in federal airport development assistance between 1983 and 2011, among other federal funds. Local […]
New Exhibit at IND Honors Indiana’s Legendary Contribution to Aviation
Aviation leaders from the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame gathered recently to dedicate a new exhibit at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) that honors and tells the rich history of Hoosiers in Flight. From the first flight at Kitty Hawk to the Apollo 11 mission, to Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee […]
Jacobs Selected to Support Idaho Airport Expansion
Jacobs was chosen by Boise Airport to support its multi-year capital expansion plan, including the construction of Concourse A, the renovation of Concourse B and potential improvements to other terminal facilities to accommodate an 81% increase in passenger demand during the past decade. Jacobs will provide professional services tailored to the airport’s needs, serving as […]
NCDOT Awards Grant Funds to 12 Airports for Aviation Career Education Academies
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to 12 airports to host aviation and aerospace-themed summer academies for K-12 students. “We’re thrilled to partner with airports across the state to offer these academies,” said Nick Short, interim director of the NCDOT Division of Aviation. “Not only […]
Colorado Air and Space Port Serves as Economic Powerhouse Driving Innovation and Growth in Adams County and Beyond
Not only is Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024, it’s also an FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and is delivering real economic results. According to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, CASP generated a staggering $213 million […]
Christopher Roy Named MAC Director of Project Delivery
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Christopher Roy as director of project delivery for Airport Development following a national search. Roy will be responsible for executing a wide range of aviation-related construction programs across the MAC airport system, which includes Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports in the Twin Cities. […]
ACEA, NARTP, and Applied Research Associates Partner to Lead the $140 Million Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies Proposal
The Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA), the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP), and Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), partnered to submit a market survey/response for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed $140 million Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT). Together, the partnership continues to strengthen New Jersey’s position as the premier hub for […]
