Commercial Drone Alliance Calls on Trump White House to Expedite Deregulation of Commercial Drone Operations

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, urges the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation of the commercial drone industry through advancement of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) draft rule enabling commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to operate beyond visual line […]

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MDOT Announces Award Winners for Outstanding Achievements in Michigan Aviation

Photo above – Air Carrier Airport of the Year Award: Back row (left to right): Autumn MacClaren, director of Air Service Development and Marketing; Wayne Schmidt, board member; Steve Plamondon, board chair; Bob Nelesen, airport engineer; Kevin Klein, chief executive officer; Brian Budds, MDOT Office of Aeronautics director; and Dan Saal, chief operating officer. Front […]

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New Airport General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Appointed

Mayor Andre Dickens announced Ricky Smith as the new General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport beginning April 2, 2025. Mr. Smith most recently served as Executive Director and CEO of Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he was responsible for the management and operations of Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and […]

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Scottsdale Airport’s Future Is Taking Shape

Scottsdale Airport is shaping its future through an ongoing Airport Master Plan Update. With two key chapters drafted, Inventory of Existing Conditions and Aviation Activity Forecast, the public is invited to learn more about the airport’s current assets and anticipated aviation demand at an upcoming public workshop. The workshop takes place from 5 to 6:30 […]

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Colorado Airports Contribute $68.9 Billion Annually to State’s Economy

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics announced the results of the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS). This comprehensive study aims to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the state, updating the previous analysis conducted in 2020. “The aeronautics industry in Colorado creates jobs, boosts economic growth, and contributes to […]

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South Carolina Aviation Association Hosts Successful 2025 Annual Conference

The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) successfully hosted its 2025 SCAA Annual Conference from February 12-14, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, bringing together aviation professionals from across the state to explore the latest in aviation technology, management practices, and policy updates. This year’s conference, themed “The New Aviation Economy: Connecting People, Goods, and Ideas,” […]

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