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. […]
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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 […]
MassDOT Aeronautics Reports Successful Drone Delivery Demonstrations
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has announced the successful completion of flights by three companies, which conducted drone medical delivery demonstrations transporting packages of up to 10 pounds. The tests were designed to explore and assess the future use of drones, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, (UAS) for small package delivery, especially for home-based healthcare […]
Pilots Complete “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program
Multiple pilots were recently presented with awards for participating in the “Fly North Dakota Airports” Passport Program. This program began in North Dakota in 2011 and it rewards pilots who fly to North Dakota’s publicly owned airports, attend FAA safety seminars, and visit North Dakota’s aviation museums. This program promotes safety, continuing education, and encourages […]
Dee Howard Foundation Names Workforce Development Leader as New Executive Director
The Dee Howard Foundation (“DHF”) has named Christopher Mammen its new Executive Director. Mammen brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership, workforce development, strategic partnership-building, and a deep commitment to strengthening economic mobility for residents in the San Antonio community. “We are thrilled to welcome Christopher as our new executive director,” said Tyler Schroeder, […]
Oklahoma House Commemorates Rosie the Riveter Day
Since 1995, U.S. presidents have issued annual proclamations declaring March as “Women’s History Month.” This March, the 60th Legislative Women’s Caucus joined the nation in recognizing and promoting the study, observance and celebration of the vital role women have played in American history. This was marked by a special floor recognition on the House floor […]
Montana Airports Receive Grant and Loan Funding
The Montana Aeronautics Board has allocated more than $3.2 million in funding for fiscal year (FY) 2026. This funding is designated for a range of airport infrastructure enhancement initiatives. A portion of the annual grants and loans is intended to match 95/5 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for substantial airport construction projects. Requests totaling approximately […]
Oklahoma State University Newest Member of ASSURE
Oklahoma State University is joining the world’s leading research institutions in helping write the flight plan for fully integrating unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into the national airspace. OSU is the newest member of the Mississippi State University-led Alliance for Systems Safety of UAS through Research Excellence or ASSURE. The consortium, which now includes 32 […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Launches New Website
The Lee County Port Authority (LCPA) has launched a newly redesigned, modern and responsive website – flylcpa.com – for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers, Florida. With more than 1.8 million unique visitors in 2024, the airport website is a powerful resource that provides passengers, the community and those […]
The Future of Air Mobility Takes Flight in Utah
Utah’s first air taxi demonstrations began Monday at the Salt Lake International Airport just weeks after 47G | Utah Aerospace & Defense (47G) signed a historic agreement with industry-leading electric aerospace company BETA Technologies. Supported by the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), the agreement creates a game-changing […]
