NASAO Hosts Vital Forum for State Aviation Leaders

Photo above – Dan Harmon (Texas) speaking at the 2025 NASAO Washington Conference (photo courtesy of NASAO/Daniel Stanley).

*The Honorable Rick Larsen (D-WA) speaking at the 2025 NASAO Washington Conference (photo courtesy of NASAO/Daniel Stanley).*

Last week, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Washington Conference just down the street from the Capitol Building. With over half of the states in attendance, the sold-out event served as a vital forum for state aviation leaders to engage with policymakers and discuss industry developments. Those unable to meet with their elected officials participated in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Multi-state Collaborative, providing a state perspective on infrastructure needs. The conference also featured important updates from Congress and the FAA, highlighting the latest advancements and challenges in the field.

Don’t miss NASAO’s next event! Mark your calendars for the 94th Annual Convention & Trade Show taking place September 21-24, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.