The Virginia Aviation Board allocated a total of $4,176,496.12 to cover 25 improvement projects at 16 airports across the Commonwealth. The action was taken at the Board’s quarterly meeting, which was held May 21, 2025 in Staunton. Greg Campbell, director of the Virginia Department of Aviation, said, “The 25 projects awarded funding by the Virginia […]
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U.S. Students Capture First Place Honors in FAI International Aviation Art Contest
Artwork above by Lottie Schmutz. U.S. students Lottie Schmutz (Wyoming) and Lalitha Kuchipudi (Virginia) captured first place honors in their respective age categories at the FAI International Young Artists Contest. They are two of the nine artists who placed nationally through the coordinated efforts of the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Center for […]
Virginia Student Wins International Aviation Art Contest
Lalitha Kuchipudi has earned an accolade that many people can only dream of – “Best in the world.” The 15-year-old student from Chantilly, VA, was awarded First Place in the “Senior” category of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s (FAI) Young Artists Contest. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the FAI is known in the aviation community as the […]
2025 Virginia Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
Artwork above – 1st Place, Intermediate Category – Ivan Li Out of nearly 70 submissions, nine students were selected as the winners of Virginia’s Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Women with Wings,” guided their creativity to meld aviation and art for the original pieces. Their work will now go on to be judged against […]
Virginia Aviation Board Funds Projects at 20 GA Airports
During last week’s quarterly meeting of the Virginia Aviation Board, the Board provided $7,918,975.15 to fund 31 projects at 20 General Aviation airports in the Commonwealth. Greg Campbell, director of the Virginia Department of Aviation, said, “These projects — both large and small — will help many of Virginia’s General Aviation airports better […]
Virginia Aviation Director Receives Outstanding Leadership Award at Legislative Reception
Photo above – Greg Campbell, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (center) was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership Award. With him are Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, right, and Joe Oyler of The Boeing Company. Oyler is on the Board of the Virginia Aviation Business Association. The Virginia Aviation Business Association held its annual Aviation, […]
Winchester Regional Airport Opens “Terminal of the Future”
Twenty-two months from the groundbreaking of the site, Winchester Regional Airport revealed its “Terminal of the Future,” at a grand opening on January 9th. Located in the northwest corner of Virginia, the unveiling of the modern building brought together Virginia’s aviation community, airport leaders, and Winchester’s residents. The new terminal’s 70 percent increase in […]
Virginia Aviation Board Funds 23 Projects at 18 Airports in Virginia
The Virginia Aviation Board, during its quarterly meeting on November 21st, awarded $2,431,569.47 to fund 23 projects at 18 airports in Virginia. “The 23 projects that were funded by the Virginia Aviation Board will help make the airports more customer friendly, enhance the safety and security of the airports, and improve the services for the […]
Medicine-By-Drone Demonstration Helps Health Program Soar on Tangier Island
The Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration last week of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for hard-to-reach areas like theirs—where patients often […]
DOAV Announces 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest Winners
Above photo – Bruce Holmes submitted this photo of his ICON A5 flying over the James River near Waltrip Williamsburg Executive Airport (JGG). The Virginia Department of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 Virginia Aviation Photo Contest. The winning photography is posted to the DOAV website and will be featured in the Virginia […]
