In celebration of Women’s history month and Women of Aviation Worldwide Week, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Representative Joe Neguse this week led a bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers in introducing a resolution to designate March 8, 2023, as “National Emily Warner and Women Airline Pilots Day”. Fifty years ago, Coloradan Emily […]
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Partnering with Veterans for a New Look at the Skies – MissionGO and Vets to Drones
MissionGO, Inc. which has a proud history of working with and employing veterans from all branches of the United States military, has announced its latest partnership with Vets to Drones, a non-profit organization that prepares veterans to enter the commercial drone industry. Giving veterans another opportunity to serve communities around the country, MissionGO and Vets […]
NASAO Recognizes North Carolina Division of Aviation Director Bobby Walston
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) recognized Bobby Walston, Director, North Carolina DOT Division of Aviation with the Exemplary Service Award during its annual Washington Conference. Walston was recognized for his 30+ years of service to the state as well as his service to NASAO. He will be retiring from North Carolina DOT […]
Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport and Watford City Municipal Recognized
Photo above – Pictured from left to right is Kyle Wanner (Executive Director, ND Aeronautics Commission), Channing Wagner (DIK Airport Operations & Maintenance Manager), Laurie Kasian (DIK Airport Administrative Officer), and Ryan Riesinger (President of the North Dakota Airport Association) Two North Dakota airports were recently recognized during the North Dakota Aviation Association’s FLY-ND Conference […]
Greg Principato to Retire from the National Aeronautic Association
Following a long career of public service, the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that President and CEO, Greg Principato, will retire from the association effective on September 15, 2023. Principato has served the NAA since 2016. “On behalf of the Board of Directors I want to thank Greg for all he has done for the […]
Bill Eves Appointed Airport Engineering Bureau Chief for State
Clayton Stambaugh, Illinois Division of Aeronautics Deputy Director, announced recently that effective March 1st, 2023, Mr. Bill Eves was appointed as the Bureau Chief of Airport Engineering in the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation/Division of Aeronautics at the Illinois Department of Transportation. Eves most recently served as the Engineer of Airport Construction and Materials in […]
Love for Industry and Working Together Inspires Dreiling Aviation Duo
Photo above – the Dreiling family. For Kenton and Lindsey Dreiling, starting their own aviation business in Salina, Kansas didn’t take much deliberation. It was more of a feeling of “we cannot miss this opportunity,” said Kenton. “This is something we have always wanted to do, and the timing just felt right.” Lindsey agreed, sharing […]
Vintage FG-1D Corsair Gets New Paint Courtesy of Delta Air Lines
A World War II-era Corsair fighter based at Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City has a new coat of navy-blue paint, courtesy of PPG and employee volunteers at the Delta Air Lines Technical Operations Center in Atlanta. Recently featured in the movie, “Devotion,” the FG-1D Corsair was carefully stripped to bare metal […]
BRAA Receives Corporate Community Service Award for Its Commitment to Local Education
Photo above – L-R: Georgia Williams, Scott Kohut – Deputy Director Boca Raton Airport Authority, Clara Bennett – Executive Director Boca Raton Airport Authority, Lisa Kaufman – Vice-Chair of the Board of the George Snow Scholarship Fund, and Tim Snow – President of the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) has […]
Applications Being Accepted for 2023 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2023, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives in […]
