Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Ardmore’s Downtown Executive Airport held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. The airport is set to begin renovations involving the demolition of its 60-year-old terminal and its replacement with a new, larger facility. Ardmore’s Downtown Executive Airport is set to undergo a significant […]
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Bombardier Defense Delivers Ninth Global Aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Program
Photo – BACN 9 Delivery Ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. on September 10th, 2025. Photo by Mark Herlihy, U.S. Air Force. Bombardier Defense is proud to announce the delivery of a ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force. The delivery, which was celebrated at Hanscom Air Force Base earlier this […]
The National Aviation Hall of Fame Welcomes Basil Papayoti
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the appointment of Basil Papayoti to its Board of Trustees. Basil Papayoti brings extensive leadership experience in aviation maintenance, engineering, and technical operations to the NAHF Board of Trustees. Currently serving as Vice President of Delta TechOps Commercial, Delta’s MRO business with a strategic focus on […]
Oklahoma Air and Space Soars for Future Generations in STEM City at Tinker Air Show
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) took the lead in providing an engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) experience at the 2025 Tinker Air Force Base Warriors of Air and Space Air Show this past weekend. With the support of local pilots from the greater Oklahoma City flying community and state officials, […]
ACSF Announces Leadership Transition: Executive Director Debi Carpenter Named New President
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced a strategic leadership transition as its longtime President and CEO, Bryan Burns, retired following more than a decade of exceptional service. Following a rigorous six-month search and evaluation process, the ACSF Board of Governors selected current Executive Director Debi Carpenter (see photo above) to succeed Burns as […]
Strong Spring Air Travel Continues at North Dakota Airports
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In April 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 104,271 passenger boardings, making it the busiest April in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 95,181 set in April 2014 and marks […]
Elixir Aircraft and Buiqui Aerospace Enter Agreement for 35 Elixer 100hp Aircraft
Following their meeting in Oshkosh during EAA AirVenture airshow in July 2024, Elixir Aircraft and Buiqui Aerospace have signed a letter of intent to supply 35 Elixir aircraft to the flying school based in Orlando, Florida. Georgie Buitron, CFO and co-founder of Buiqui Aerospace stated, “After meeting the Elixir Aircraft team and experiencing their innovative […]
‘Tis the Season; FAA to Roll Out 12 Days of Drone Safety
If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate people about the rules, regulations and best practices of operating a drone. This December, […]
Greg Principato Elected FAI President at 118th General Conference in Riyadh
Photo above – New FAI Executive Board. L to R: Timo Hyvönen, Agust Gudmundsson, Gillian Rayner, President Greg Principato, Marina Vigorito, Mary Anne Stevens, Igor Erzen, Secretary General Markus Haggeney. The 118th FAI General Conference was held November19-21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with 120 registered participants in attendance. The event, hosted by the Saudi […]
Hundreds of Girls Inspired at Lone Star Flight Museum During 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day Presented by ExxonMobil
The Lone Star Flight Museum welcomed over 450 aspiring young aviators and their parents to the museum’s Girls in Aviation presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The day had a single goal: to inspire girls ages 8 to 17 toward careers in the STEM and aviation industries. From pilots, mechanics and air traffic […]
