A one-of-a-kind, educational opportunity is now available to high school students looking to study aircraft mechanics through Kansas State University Salina’s pre-college pathways. K-State Salina is offering courses for students who desire to complete college credits while still in high school in the in-demand career pathway of aviation maintenance. These courses will be predominantly offered […]
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FlightSafety International Welcomes Teachers to Simulation Expo in Oklahoma
Forty Oklahoma high school aviation teachers met at FlightSafety International in Broken Arrow last Monday for a two-day event designed to increase awareness of flight simulation techniques and the engineering practices used in the development of flight simulation. The event, created in collaboration and partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), offered […]
CDOT Announces Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants Totaling $395,879
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics announced the allocation of $395,879 in funding through the 2025 Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance aviation education and support workforce development across Colorado, preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. The program will distribute a total of $502,461.50, with […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves State Aviation Funding Including $13.8 Million in State and Local Discretionary Aviation Grant Awards
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics has announced the allocation of $13.8 million in funding through the 2025 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) Program. These awards will support critical infrastructure improvements, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability at airports across the state. This year’s grants comprised $13,821,016 in state funding and $4,273,323 […]
State of Oklahoma Launches First Investment in Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has completed the selection process and executed a contract for the state’s first investment in an airspace management system and automatic detect-and-avoid solution to support both drone flights and the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. ODAA has selected Vigilant Aerospace, a local company based in […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Supports AURA Network Systems’ – FAA Contract to Enhance UAS Integration in NAS
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) will support AURA Network Systems’ recently announced contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). AURA, a leader in secure and reliable communications solutions for the aviation industry, received a FAA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies in support of the safe integration of Unmanned […]
Twin City GA Airports See More Growth in Operations
Photo above – St. Paul Downtown Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. New data from the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) shows the organization’s general aviation airports in the Twin Cities totaling 372,609 operations in 2024. This number represents a 1% increase over the total of 370,509 takeoffs and landings at the facilities in 2023. […]
Tom Kendrick Named Chief Executive Officer of Engineering at McFarland Johnson
McFarland Johnson Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas Kendrick, Chief Executive Officer of Engineering (CEO) for the employee-owned company, effective February 1, 2025. “After an extensive and rigorous national search, the Board is pleased to announce Thomas Kendrick as our new CEO. With his exceptional skills and vast experience, Tom is […]
First Flight Society Introduces 2025 Board of Directors
The First Flight Society recently announced its Board of Directors for 2025. Paul Wright Jameson was elected as President, succeeding Mike Fonseca. Paul is a great-great nephew of Wilbur and Orville Wright. In addition, the Executive Committee was appointed as follows: The rest of the 2025 board consists of: Sara Lou Copeland, M. Roy Daniels, […]
Hawai’i Airports System Receives Upgraded Bond Rating from Moody’s; Achieves Highest Ratings in its History
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) announced that the state Airports System bond rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) to Aa3 from A1 in advance of its upcoming bond issuance. Moody’s cited the Airports System’s strong passenger traffic performance, the state’s economic resilience, Hawai‘i’s “enduring desirability as a premier tourism destination,” and the […]
