The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) remains steadfast in its commitment to evaluating and refining business practices that ensure transparency, efficiency and equitable services for all Nebraskans. As part of this commitment, the NDOT Division of Aeronautics has created tools for increased efficiency and transparency around the usage of the state-owned aircraft. With the appointment […]
Arkansas Division of Aeronautics Awards 2024 Airport and Airport Manager of the Year
The Jonesboro Municipal Airport and Johnathan Estes, Manager of South Arkansas Regional Airport, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to Arkansas general aviation with the 2024 Airport of the Year and Manager of the Year Awards, presented by the Arkansas Division of Aeronautics (ADA) during the Arkansas Airport Operators Association (AAOA) Annual Conference. The […]
Summer Surge in Travel to Eastern North Carolina Fueled by Demand, New Air Service and Terminal Expansion
Eastern North Carolina and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) have seen a remarkable year-over-year rise in travel, with a 47% growth in passenger traffic to the airport and surrounding area this summer. Between May and August 2024, more than 2.1 million people visited Craven County. The increased demand for travel to our region, coupled with […]
Oklahoma Unveils Advanced Mobility Strategy to Pave the Way for Transportation Innovation
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), announced the launch of the Oklahoma Advanced Mobility Strategy in late September. The announcement, held at the Oklahoma State Capitol, represents the culmination of an 18-month collaborative effort among public and private stakeholders to shape the future of […]
NAA Announces 2024 Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today the recipients of the 2024 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation Award, a diverse group whose backgrounds include air racing, air traffic control and Army Special Operations missions. One of the highest honors given in U.S. aerospace, the Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen Award has been […]
Business Aviation Leaders Laud Formation of Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus
CLIMBING. FAST., an advocacy initiative focused on advancing business aviation’s bold commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, today welcomed the formation of the bipartisan Senate Sustainable Aviation Caucus, announced this week. The caucus has been founded by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Boozman (R-AR) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). Sens. Moran […]
FAA Commits $290 Million for New Runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has committed $290 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to assist with development of its new fourth runway. The project broke ground in June 2023 and will allow the airport to expand flight capacity while reducing delays. The airport anticipates construction to be […]
AOPA Names Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO Beginning January 1, 2025
AOPA has named Darren Pleasance to serve as its new president and chief executive officer. Pleasance, who will join AOPA on January 1, 2025, brings a wealth of aviation and business experience to the role. “I’m honored with the opportunity I’m being given to help steward AOPA forward into the future, and I’m inspired by […]
Tracy MacDonald to Leave NASAO after Nine Years of Service
Tracy MacDonald, Director of Meetings & Administration for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), is departing the association after nine years of service to accept another opportunity. Since she joined the association in 2015, MacDonald has overseen nearly twenty conferences, playing a pivotal role in their success. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time […]
Gillemot Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Create Aviation Technology Program at AACT High School
The Gillemot Foundation has provided a grant of $1,009,350 to transform existing facilities at the Academy of Arts, Careers & Technology (AACT) into a state-of-the-art learning center focused on aviation technology. Representatives of the foundation announced the grant during the regular public meeting of the Washoe County School District (WCSD) Board of Trustees, which accepted […]
