A sold-out crowd of more than 1,300 aviation enthusiasts, professionals and students converged on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, for the ninth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day (OKWIAAD), a landmark event celebrating a century of flight in the state. Hosted by aviation services provider AAR Corporation in partnership with JE Dunn Construction, and […]
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Cirrus Delivers 11,000th SR Series Aircraft
Cirrus has delivered its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, a testament to the company’s innovation, safety, quality and service. The latest model, SR Series G7+, features Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, the world’s first FAA-certified autonomous emergency landing system in a single-engine piston. The SR Series product line (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) was first delivered in 1999 […]
MSP Airport Completes Largest Renovation of Terminal 1
Photo – New terrazzo flooring and dynamic lighting are some of the interior improvements in Terminal 1 as part of the Airport Modernization Program at MSP Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) and Delta Air Lines announce the completion of the largest-ever interior renovation of Terminal 1 concourses and […]
McFarland Johnson Announces Aviation Division Promotions to Fuel Strategic Growth
McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) has announced four significant promotions in its Aviation Division. “At McFarland Johnson, we are committed to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent within our organization. These promotions within our team reflect not only their individual achievements but also our continued dedication to advancing innovation and excellence in the aviation industry. We are confident […]
NBAA: 2026 White Plains Regional Forum Now Scheduled for May 20
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that its 2026 White Plains Regional Forum has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20, due to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) runway construction at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The association’s May 20 White Plains Regional Forum will be held at HPN, the same location as last year’s event. […]
PHX Spearheading Integration of Advanced Air Mobility
Over the past year, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has studied how best to implement the next generation of aviation with the goal of establishing innovative advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies in the city’s airport system. Today, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is releasing a summary of the findings, which is available on skyharbor.com. […]
North Dakota’s Airline Passenger Traffic Impacted by Federal Shutdown, Still on Pace for Record Year
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly airline passenger report for the state’s eight commercial service airports. In November 2025, North Dakota airports recorded 101,211 passenger boardings, representing a 2 percent year-over-year decline compared to November 2024, or approximately 2,000 fewer travelers. This decline ends eighteen consecutive months of record-breaking passenger growth […]
New Jersey Wing CAP Cadets Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America Ceremonies
Photo – The color guard from the McGuire Composite Squadron presents the colors to open the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony. From left are Cadet Lt Col Alexander Hawkins, Cadet 2nd Lt Sophia Loosa, Cadet LtCol Nathaniel Hawkins and Cadet Staff Sgt Lauchlan Marcheski. Photo credits to New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Civil Air Patrol […]
SkyWest Airlines to Open New Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Salina Airport
SkyWest Airlines has selected the Salina Regional Airport (SLN) to establish an aircraft maintenance facility. This Kansas location will help support maintenance on some of SkyWest’s fleet of 500+ regional jets, including the aircraft currently operating United Express flights in and out of Salina. SkyWest’s maintenance base will initially create several new, high-paying jobs at […]
Field trips, Extracurricular Events Highlight EAA Education Team’s 2025 Success
EAA’s education team built off its success in 2024 by improving and expanding youth programming to reach more kids across Wisconsin. More than 8,000 kids participated in EAA Education events over the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. These events include school field trips, scout groups, and other extracurricular activities. “Aviation education […]
