Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced the appointment of James Kesler as Chief Operations Officer, a position intended to strengthen the airport’s strategic and business development initiatives, revenue generation endeavors and innovation efforts. A resident of nearby Chino, Kesler has served the Southern California gateway in a consulting capacity since the airport’s transfer from the City […]
Oklahoma Hosting Important Aviation Education Training Event
Approximately 70 teachers from over 50 in-state public school districts and 20 out-of-state districts will gather at the University of Oklahoma July 11-14 for intensive training in the implementation of the AOPA “You Can Fly” High School Aviation Curriculum. The four-day event will allow teachers the opportunity to participate in hands-on lab activities and to […]
Munich Airport Exceeds Annual 2021 Figure with 13M Passengers
Munich Airport has already exceeded the annual figure for 2021 with around 13 million passengers. The airport sees a clear upward trend in first half of year. With around 13 million passengers, the entire annual volume for 2021 has already been exceeded in the first six months. Passenger numbers increased more than fivefold compared to […]
AAAE Partners With DHS and DOT to Combat Human Trafficking
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation (DOT) in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI), which trains airport tenants and staff on how to identify potential traffickers and human trafficking victims, and to report their suspicions to federal […]
Xovis Wins First Airport Contract in China at Major China Silk Road Hub
The Ezhou Huahu Airport is going to play a vital role in the worldwide and Asian logistical framework when it comes to people flow when opened later this summer thanks to Xovis, an intelligent people flow solution for the airport. Intelligent people flow solutions at the new Ezhou Huahu Airport: as part of the China […]
Nearly $1B in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Announced to Improve Airport Terminals across U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to 85 airports across the country to improve terminals of all sizes. The grants expand capacity at our nation’s airport terminals, increase energy efficiency, promote competition and provide greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities. […]
U.S. Student Places First in International Aviation Art Contest
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) has announced that Michelle Lee (age 11, TN), placed first in the intermediate category of the 2022 International Young Artist Contest (See artwork above). Lee is one of nine youth artists who placed nationally in the U.S. portion of the contest, which is coordinated annually by the […]
Innovative NSP Drone Program Highlighted by Governor
Photo above – A Nebraska State Patrol drone orbits a staged crashed scene outside of NSP headquarters. Last week, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts highlighted the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) innovative drone program during a press conference held at NSP Headquarters. Drone operators performed a live demo at the conclusion of the event. “The Nebraska […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Director Receives 2022 AAAE Leadership Award
Mark E. Gale, A.A.E., Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2022-23 has awarded Oklahoma Director of Aeronautics Grayson Ardies a 2022 AAAE Leadership Award for his work on the U.S. Contract Tower Association Policy Board. Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world’s largest professional organization representing the individuals who work at […]
FAA Awards $371M to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $371 million for airfield, safety and other improvement projects at 169 airports in 40 states across the country. This is the third announcement of awards for the 2022 Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which funds a variety of projects such as construction of new and improved […]
