The Florida Supreme Court recently denied Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez’s request to review an earlier ruling favoring the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, shutting the door on a nearly five-year legal battle over a Florida ad valorem tax exemption. “Once again, we are pleased that common sense prevailed in this crystal-clear law regarding airport […]
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Ontario International Airport Awarded $4 Million in FAA Grants for Runway, Taxiway Improvements
Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) will receive another $4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to invest in infrastructure improvements at the aviation gateway of choice for millions of Southern Californians. The FAA announced on August 9 that it is awarding a total of $636 million to airports across the country, under its 2024 […]
NATA and Alaska Air Carriers Association Form Partnership to Elevate Aviation Business Safety and Success
NATA (National Air Transportation Association) and the Alaska Air Carriers Association (AACA) announced a partnership providing structure for advancing the safety and success of air carriers, while contributing to the greater good of aviation businesses nationwide. NATA and AACA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at the exchange of expertise and information through committee […]
ALDOT Announces Grants for Several Municipal Airports
Photo above – The Auburn University Regional Airport will receive a portion of the airport grants issued by ALDOT. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently announced the award of over $485,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn will receive $790,844 from the Federal Aviation […]
Wade Recognized as Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award Winner
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) is pleased to announce that Katelyn Wade, ODAA Marketing & Outreach Coordinator has been honored with the Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 Award in the category of Public Service and Policy. NextGen Under 30 celebrates the next generation of innovative, creative, and inspiring individuals who push the boundaries […]
Aerospace Sector in OK Sees Remarkable Growth Since Birth of Aviation and Aerospace Day
Since the legislature established Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day, the state’s Aerospace and Aeronautics sector has been soaring to new heights. During the 2017 legislative session, Senator Chris Kidd of Waurika and former Representative Scott Biggs of Marlow passed Senate Bill 47, creating Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Day on August 19. The day coincides with […]
National Aviation Day Creates Great Opportunities to Promote Careers in Aviation
Photo above – Lone Star Flight Museum. Each year throughout the country on August 19th, National Aviation Day provides a great opportunity for organizations to promote careers in aviation. That was certainly true for a number of organizations in Texas including the Lone Star Flight Museum. “National Aviation Day is the best day of the […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honored the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflected on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
FAA Awards $64.7 Million for Kona Airport Runway Rehabilitation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants totaling $64.7 million to the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) to rehabilitate the runway at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA). The first grant of $49,643,867 was announced by the FAA as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport […]
Skyryse Expands Southern California Campus with New Facility at Hawthorne Airport
Skyryse®, the creator of SkyOS™ has announced the opening of a new facility at Hawthorne Airport in California. This latest expansion follows closely on the heels of the recent launch of an additional facility in El Segundo, further expanding their presence in Southern California. The new Hawthorne facility represents a significant milestone in Skyryse’s journey […]
