On August 30, it was announced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that $9.25 million in federal grants were awarded to four Nebraska airports, in Alliance, Aurora, Burwell, and Sidney, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Two airports were awarded federal grants through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. (BIL). Burwell/Cram Field received $110,000 and […]
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Approves Airport Projects for Ardmore Municipal, Enid Woodring and Tulsa Riverside
During their meeting in Oklahoma City in September, the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved three projects within their Airport Construction Program (ACP) that will strengthen the aviation industry within their respective communities. The Commission approved a state loan for a project identified in the Commission’s approved ACP at Ardmore Municipal Airport. The project will construct a […]
AAAE and TSA Offer Airports Virtual Training Course in Effort to Mitigate Inside Threat
For National Insider Threat Awareness Month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) encourage use of a recently developed virtual insider training course. The two organizations jointly developed the virtual training to help badged employees at airports recognize and report behaviors and activities that could indicate a threat to […]
Policy Brief : Modernizing the Passenger Facility Charge to Improve Aviation
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the transportation sector hard and perhaps the aviation industry hardest. At its worst in April 2020, U.S. air passenger transportation declined by 96% year-over-year. While air travel has rebounded since that nadir, full recovery is expected to take years, particularly for international and business travel. The passenger air transportation market at […]
David Pekoske Confirmed for Second Term as TSA Administrator – Aviation Associations Applaud Decision
The U.S. Senate has confirmed David Pekoske to serve as TSA Administrator for a second term. Aviation Associations including the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), welcomed the confirmation. GAMA President and CEO, Pete Bunce said the TSA plays an essential role […]
Aviation Fuel Market to Garner Momentum in North America with the Implementation of Supportive Regulatory Initiatives
“The aviation fuel market size is anticipated to cross USD 325 billion in annual value by 2028, powered by the increasing preference for air travel and the improving middle-class living patterns,” says Global Market Insights Inc. With significant advancements in the aerospace industry and the rising popularity of air transport, the demand for aviation fuels […]
State Aviation Officials Applaud House Passage of Drone Infrastructure Grant Legislation
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act (H.R. 5315). The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration. “State aviation officials are very pleased to see this legislation pass the House. It represents a landmark in the ability of […]
NASAO Concludes 91st Annual Convention, Announces 2022 Award Winners
The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) successfully concluded its 2022 Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Greenville, SC with 38 State aviation leaders and 43 exhibitors participating. “State aviation leaders and their partners from the FAA, other aviation associations and the private sector gathered in record numbers this week,” said Greg Pecoraro, NASAO President […]
NASAO Announces 2022-2023 Board Members
Yesterday, the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced members of the 2022–2023 Board of Directors at NASAO’s 91st Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Greenville, SC. The NASAO Board of Directors – comprised of NASAO’s Executive Committee and Regional Directors – will be led by David Ulane of Colorado as Chair. “I’m truly honored […]
AIA, AIAA Join Space Industry Coalition to Develop Skilled Technical Workforce
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) will join the new initiative to develop a skilled technical workforce announced by Vice President Kamala Harris at the recent National Space Council meeting at NASA Johnson Space Center. “Exploration is part of America’s DNA and space is one of the […]
