Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical AAM infrastructure and deploy pilots that will generate operational data to validate the commercial potential of key AAM use cases and help inform the state’s AAM policy. The funding will be provided through the AAM Activation Fund, a […]
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Rep. Turner and Rep. Larsen to Receive Congressional Leadership Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the recipients of the Congressional Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in the aviation and aerospace industry. This year, the NAHF is privileged to honor the remarkable contributions of Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10). Their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication have advanced […]
Bryan Budds Tapped As New Aeronautics Director in Michigan
Bryan Budds has been named the new Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics Director. Budds will serve as the executive administrator of the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics and director of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission. For the past eight years, Budds has served in the Office of Aeronautics in various roles, including the Aeronautics […]
Massachusetts Recognizes Aviation with a 577.3M Funding Plan
As part of its 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan, the MassDOT Board of Directors this week voted to approve $577.3M for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division to fund the reliability and modernization of the state’s 35 public use airports. The figure represents the full amount in the original draft plan. The overall $16.7 billion five-year transportation plan […]
ND Airline Passenger Boardings up 8% in First Half of 2024
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s air travel demand remains robust, with residents and visitors taking full advantage of the state’s air service opportunities. During the first half of 2024, North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports saw […]
Aeronautics Commission Awards $10 Million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) Funds
Earlier this summer, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) launched the South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) following the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 in the 2024 legislative session. This bill allocated $10 million in funding to support airport terminal projects across the state, representing a significant investment in enhancing South Dakota’s aviation […]
WisDOT Celebrating Aviation in Wisconsin During EAA AirVenture
Aviation in Wisconsin is being highlighted this week during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture, taking place in Oshkosh, WI through July 28. EAA expects to host approximately 677,000 people and 10,000 aircraft and will generate more than $170 million in total economic impact to the region, according to EAA. Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed July […]
Four New I Hart Flying Foundation Scholars Advancing Their Wings to Soar
Launched on Monday, May 6th and seeing more than 150 qualified applications, I Hart Flying Foundation recently announced the newest four scholars to their growing Hart Nation. “Our diverse selection committee of industry professionals have the most challenging job to choose the best scholars that represent our Hart Nation,” shared Rachelle Spector, founder of I […]
Aviation Associations, State Agencies Mourn Passing of Former Senator James Inhofe
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics as well as numerous national aviation associations, marked the passing of general aviation advocate and former Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), who tirelessly fought on behalf of the industry throughout his decades of public service. “Sen. Inhofe was a master legislator and general aviation’s great champion,” said National Business […]
Multi-State Research Project Wins ARISE Grant to Advance Aviation in Appalachian N.C.
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation announced Monday the state has received a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies grant to research ways to improve aviation in western North Carolina. “This grant is a game-changer for our state and the broader Appalachian region,” said Dr. Daniel Findley, associate director of the Institute […]
