The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is updating the Methow Valley State Airport Master Plan. The plan will guide airport development and investment through 2046, with particular emphasis on improvements during the next 10 years. The updated plan will identify current and future airport needs, help maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration standards […]
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Port of Bremerton Receives Statewide Recognition for Community Outreach Efforts
The Port of Bremerton has been honored with the Washington Public Port Association’s Community Outreach Award, recognizing the Port’s public outreach efforts tied to the Airport Feasibility Study. The award highlights the Port’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and meaningful public participation in evaluating the potential introduction of passenger and/or cargo service at Bremerton National Airport. […]
Updated Statewide Plan Guides Investments in 134 Public-Use Airports
For the first time since 2017, Washington has a new playbook for the skies. A recently completed, comprehensive roadmap called the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) guides how the state invests, protects and modernizes its 134 public-use airports over the coming decade. This update arrives at a pivotal moment, as Washington’s aviation system has faced […]
Bremerton Air Show Returns to Bremerton National Airport for Fourth Year
The skies over Kitsap County will come alive once again as the Bremerton Air Show takes flight for its fourth consecutive year at the Bremerton National Airport July 11th & 12th. This show promises a thrilling weekend of high-flying excitement, historic aircraft, and family-friendly entertainment. More than just an air show, this event is a […]
NBAA Cheers Grassroots Success in Repealing Onerous Washington State Aircraft Tax
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the repeal of an unduly burdensome tax on most general aviation (GA) aircraft in Washington state, which was enacted last year and set to take effect on April 1. Specifically, the repealed measure (SB 5801) would have established an onerous 10% tax on the purchase of new […]
Alaska Airlines Unveils State-of-the-Art Global Training Center
Thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees will now undergo training in a new 660,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened its doors last week. The facility will be a hub for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, and will centralize operations into one space. “The Global Training Center is spectacular […]
SkyNRG Secures Key Environmental Approvals to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Eastern Washington
SkyNRG announced a key milestone for Project Wigeon, a planned sustainable aviation fuel facility in Eastern Washington, after securing environmental approvals from the Washington State Department of Ecology and Walla Walla County. These approvals confirm that the project meets state and local environmental standards, including requirements related to land use, water protection, and fuel transportation. Project Wigeon […]
Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. A veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, Reiter currently leads Security, Fire, and Emergency Preparedness for SEA. Over the last 35 […]
Washington State’s Aviation System Highlighted in State Aviation Journal’s Latest Video
The State Aviation Journal has released its latest video highlighting Washington State’s aviation system. The project, sponsored by Applied Pavement Technology highlights a number of the 134 public use airports in the state. “We’re excited to share this video,” said SAJ Publisher Kim Stevens, “We appreciate all of the assistance we received from industry officials […]
Heven Unveils New Facility in Downtown Bingen
Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL), now a key part of Heven’s expanding U.S. operations, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the opening of its new facility in downtown Bingen. The event drew community leaders, state officials, and industry partners to honor both ZFL’s legacy and its future at the forefront of hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial […]
