With a successful first year, Air France has announced they will increase Phoenix service to Paris five times weekly beginning May 2025. The new nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France was launched May 23, 2024, and has been served three times a week. This […]
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North Dakota’s Strong Holiday Air Travel Drives Record-Breaking November
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In November 2024, 103,279 passengers boarded flights in North Dakota, making it the busiest November on record and surpassing the previous high of 102,517 passengers set in November of 2014. The latest figures […]
Drone Delivery Set to Launch at Brookfield Properties’ Dallas-Fort Worth Malls in Partnership with DoorDash
Santa won’t be the only one flying through the skies with boxes full of goodies this holiday season. Wing is excited to announce that it’s partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering ultra-fast drone delivery from local malls just in time for the holidays. Launching at Brookfield Properties’ Stonebriar Centre […]
North Dakota Aeronautics Director, Kyle Wanner Honored by Airport Business Top 40 Under 40
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) announced that Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the NDAC, has been selected as a 2024 recipient of Airport Business’s Top 40 Under 40 award. This honor recognizes the most innovative and promising emerging leaders who are shaping the future of aviation in North America. Recipients were chosen based on […]
Lochner’s Eric Rivera Honored as Top 40 Under 40 in Airport Sector
H.W. Lochner, Inc. has announced that Eric Rivera, PE, has been named to Airport Business Magazine’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious recognition celebrates high-achieving young professionals driving innovation and excellence in the airport sector. Based in Lochner’s Grand Junction, Colorado office, Eric has been a key contributor to aviation engineering since joining […]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Collects Most Toys in Airport History during 8th Annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive
Photo above – Boca Raton Airport Board Members, staff and tenants pose with toys collected for the 2024 United States Marines Toys for Tots annual drive. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) announced the success of its 8th annual Toys for Tots Drive. In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, airport tenants, and the […]
North Carolina to Develop Drone Program to Better Respond to Disasters like Helene, Florence
A federal grant awarded last week will enable state transportation officials to create a program that better guides the agency’s use of drones when it responds to natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Florence. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of a $1.1 million grant to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of […]
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ Wins Prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green Award™ for Sustainability Leadership
Pictured Above – Mark Hanna, Springfield Airport, Aaron Frame, Chicago Department of Aviation, and Corey Harper, Veregy. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ (SPI) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green (AGG) Award, presented during the annual AGG Conference hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in partnership with the Chicago Department of […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates Milestone Achievements at December Commission Meeting
By Katelyn Wade The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) closed out 2024 with significant achievements, advancing Oklahoma’s position as a leader in the aerospace and aviation industry. The December Commission meeting highlighted strategic investments, leadership transitions, and the celebration of successful events, setting the stage for an impactful 2025. Major Airport Infrastructure Investments […]
MassDOT Receives $1M to Optimize Drone Use for Infrastructure Projects
The Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has received $1 million in funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and authorized to accelerate innovation in highway transportation. This grant funding goes toward the second stage of a three-phase project, using Unmanned […]
