The Oklahoma Aerospace and Aeronautics Commission met May 14 to discuss and approve significant initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s aviation and aerospace infrastructure. The Commission acted and approved the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics’ proposed FY 2026-2030 Five-Year Airport Construction Program (ACP), a strategic initiative which is set to invest more than $353 […]
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FAA Awards Nearly $3.5 Million to North Dakota Airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows: $585,000 to Watford City Municipal Airport Authority to construct a new 2,700 square foot snow removal equipment building […]
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Names First CEO
After an extensive national search, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) has announced the appointment of distinguished retired naval aviator John P. Hiltz as its first Chief Executive Officer. Hiltz, a 2002 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, earned his Wings of Gold in 2005. As a […]
CubCrafters Announces Availability of 30% Gross Weight Increase STC for Piper PA-18 Super Cubs
Photo above – A modernized 2,300 lb. gross weight PA-18 Super Cub on WipLine amphibious floats – Photo courtesy of CubCrafters. CubCrafters has announced the public availability of its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that increases the gross weight of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub to 2,300 lbs. Originally obtained by CubCrafters in 2007 and updated […]
UND Frozen Force Wins Intercollegiate Air Race Classic
Photo above – The 2025 Frozen Force Team includes Helena Lind, pilot; Charlotte Fuller, co-pilot; Caroline Kelley, navigator; and Aubrey Baril, ground coordinator. The team is coached by Katia Peters and Antonia Wagener. For the first time, the UND Frozen Force flying team has won the Intercollegiate Air Race Classic, an annual, multi-stop competition for […]
NJ Wing Welcomes New Cessna 182 Aircraft to Support Missions and Training
Photo above – Capt Robert DelTufo proudly stands next to the N485CA 2025 Cessna C-182T. Photo credit -New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol. The New Jersey Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has announced the addition of a brand-new 2025 Cessna C-182T Skylane to its fleet. The plane, designated N485CA, was delivered last week from […]
South Carolina Aviation Association Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 SCAA Scholarships Program, awarded to promising students pursuing careers in aviation. The Scholarships Program is supported through generous donations and proceeds from events such as the silent auction and the golf outing, sponsored by WK Dickson, held during the 2025 SCAA […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Recognizes Airport and Aviation Professional of the Year
Every year, the Colorado Division of Aeronautics honors a Colorado airport and an aviation professional for their exceptional contributions to the state’s aviation system. This year’s awards were presented at the 2025 Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA) Spring Conference, held June 18–20 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Colorado Airport of the Year – Yampa Valley Regional […]
$5.8 Million Announced to Upgrade Airports Across Louisiana
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting Louisiana a total of $5,764,492.00 in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve airport infrastructure in Farmerville, Ruston, Oak Grove, Many, Lake Charles, and Abbeville. “Airports are the first impression communities make on people visiting our state,” […]
Ontario International Airport Keeps Climbing with Passenger Count Up Nearly 2% in May
The number of passengers who traveled through Ontario International Airport (ONT) was higher by nearly 2% in May, the 51st straight month of year-over-year growth, while air cargo volume increased 5%, officials announced. The airport reported 630,137 passengers last month, 1.9% more than May 2024. Domestic passengers totaled 591,336, while the number of international travelers was […]
