Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) recently unveiled state-of-the-art simulators, which will be used to train students seeking air traffic controller (ATC) careers. The simulators were installed at the Bartow Executive Airport as part of a new ATC program available through Traviss Technical College, designed to help address a critical staffing shortage of air traffic controllers […]
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Streaming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
If you can’t take advantage of attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 in person, the next best thing is to enjoy watching the live streams from around the event that EAA offers on their website. “It’s a nice option to have available,” said State Aviation Journal (SAJ) Publisher Kim Stevens who will be there again this […]
North Dakota Airports See 10% Growth in Passenger Boardings in First Half of 2025
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. Air travel demand in North Dakota remains strong in 2025, as both residents and visitors increasingly take advantage of the air service options available across the state. During the first six months of […]
Maryland Transportation Leaders Break Ground for New Air Traffic Control Tower at Martin State Airport
Martin State Airport celebrated the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art air traffic control tower last week – a significant milestone that will improve safety, modernize the airport and fuel economic growth in Maryland. The new facility will replace the airport’s existing tower, which was built in 1942 and is among the oldest active air traffic […]
ODAA Approves First Engine Test Cell Grants, Presents Plans at July Commission Meeting
Photo above – Left to Right: Nick Young, the Airports Division Manager for the ODAA, welcomed Chris Batchelder, Vice President of Business Development for the Bartlesville Development Authority, and Mike Richardson, Airport Manager for the City of Bartlesville. They expressed their appreciation to the Commission for facilitating the construction of a large hangar, which has […]
Vantis Expands in Grand Forks: NPUASTS, UND Aerospace Foundation Advance Technology-Agnostic UAS Integration
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS), in collaboration with the University of North Dakota’s Aerospace Foundation (UNDAF), has announced the continued expansion of Vantis, as the system inputs data from a privately owned system for the first time. This latest development marks the integration of the DeTect HARRIER radar system at UND’s Gorman Field. […]
Colorado Air and Space Port Signs Lease with University of Denver to Create Six Sigma Center of Excellence
The Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) and AltitudeX Aviation Group (AltitudeX) announced the signing of a lease with the University of Denver (DU) to establish a Six Sigma Center of Excellence on CASP property. This new development will bring one of the world’s most recognized quality and efficiency programs, Six Sigma, to the state’s […]
More than $21 Million In Federal Funding Announced for 16 Airports Across New York State
Federal funding in the amount of $21,155,843 was announced last week to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at 16 airports across New York State. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program and will help fund projects that strengthen safety measures, modernize terminals, and enhance passenger experience at New York’s […]
FAA Awards More than $31 Million to North Dakota Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $31,255,696 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following: The FAA AIP provides funding to airports nationwide for planning, capital, and safety enhancement projects.
MAC Selects Alyssa Carlson as Assistant Director, Concessions and Business Development
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has selected Alyssa Carlson for the position of assistant director, concessions and business development. In this role, Carlson will be responsible for the design, development, management and operation of terminal concession programs and non-aeronautical development at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the 18th busiest airport by passengers in the United […]
