Photo – Asheville Regional Airport’s art gallery space, located in the new North Concourse past the security checkpoint featuring the “Mountain Memories” exhibit (June 25- October 30, 2026). Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has announced the return of its beloved Art in the Airport program, a rotating exhibit that celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of western […]
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GSP Recognized as Best Small Airport in North America by Customers in 2025
Thanks to feedback from passengers, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has once again been recognized among the best airports in North America, earning five honors in the Airport Council International Airport Service Quality awards. GSP President/CEO Kevin Howell thanked their travelers for sharing their experiences and their dedicated GSP team members who “go above and beyond” […]
North Dakota Airports Post Second Busiest January on Record
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its January 2026 airline passenger data for the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 103,350 passenger boardings in January 2026, a 2 percent decrease compared to the record setting January 2025. Even with the slight year-over-year decline, January 2026 ranks as the […]
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Launches UL94 Unleaded Aviation Fuel
Photo – A Sheltair Aviation line service technician fuels an aircraft with Swift Fuel’s UL94 unleaded avgas at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), marking a key step in the airport’s transition away from leaded aviation fuel. Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), located in Broomfield, Colorado, is taking a major step toward cleaner aviation fuel, announcing […]
SCAA Conference Brings Together Aviation Professionals to Focus on The Business of Aviation
More than 300 aviation professionals, airport leaders, and business partners gathered at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes Feb. 11-13, 2026, for the annual South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) Conference. This year’s theme, The Business of Aviation, highlighted the strategic, operational, and economic impact of airports across the state. […]
FAA Radar Data Feed Activated in North Dakota
Senator John Hoeven announced last week the activation of the Vantis Federal Radar Data Enclave, a secure integration of unfiltered radar data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the Vantis system at the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site. “The Vantis Federal Radar Data Enclave cements North Dakota as the most advanced […]
City of Riverside Partners with Education Institutions to Explore Job and Economic Growth Through the Learning Institute for Flight Technology (LIFT)
The City of Riverside is working with two local school districts and several local colleges to explore ways to create additional jobs and long-term growth in the aviation, aerospace, and related technology sectors through the Learning Institute for Flight Technology (LIFT). “This will ensure Riverside remains proactive, not reactive, about aerospace and advanced manufacturing jobs,” […]
Daytona Beach International Airport Sets Record for Most Passengers Screened in a Single Day
The day after the Daytona 500 has long been the busiest travel day of the year at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), as race fans head home following The Great American Race. This year marked a new milestone, with a record 3,534 passengers screened through the TSA checkpoint, the highest single-day total since record keeping […]
Economic Impact Study Shows MEM Supports 67,550 Jobs and $10.7B in Economic Output
The Tennessee Association of Air Carrier Airports (TAACA), representing the state’s five primary commercial service airports in Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and the Tri-Cities, released the findings of its 2025 Economic Impact Study – based on calendar year 2024 data. The study affirms the aviation industry’s significant and expanding role as a driver of economic […]
Pryor Field Set to Acquire Privately Owned Hangar and Grow Operations
The Pryor Field Airport Authority has approved the acquisition of a privately owned 12,000-square-foot hangar at Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) that is currently on a long-term ground lease with the Authority. The acquisition ensures the hangar remains an active aviation asset and positions the airport for continued expansion in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul […]
