Photo above – Jack Pelton, left and U.S. Rep. Sam Graves. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) recognized U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) for his bipartisan efforts, working with leaders in the House and Senate, to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was signed into law this past May by President Biden. […]
Lt. Governor Gilchrist Announces Over $6 Million to Four Projects Furthering the State’s Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) Leadership
Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist announced that four projects will receive $6.25 million in total funding to scale critical AAM infrastructure and deploy pilots that will generate operational data to validate the commercial potential of key AAM use cases and help inform the state’s AAM policy. The funding will be provided through the AAM Activation Fund, a […]
Four Students Complete Daher/GAMA International Internship with Busy Week at EAA AirVenture
The four students selected by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) for their annual joint international internship program are present at last week’s EAA AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – supporting the Daher team during the world’s largest air show event and benefitting from an exceptional first-hand experience with the aviation industry. […]
Statement on EAGLE Initiative Provided Following EAA AirVenture Unleaded Fuels Update
Progress was the theme as leaders of the public-private EAGLE initiative (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) presented an update on the transition to an unleaded general aviation future to attendees gathered at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh on Monday, July 22. Furthering the pledge of transparency to the GA community, members of the EAGLE executive committee […]
Rep. Turner and Rep. Larsen to Receive Congressional Leadership Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) has announced the recipients of the Congressional Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in the aviation and aerospace industry. This year, the NAHF is privileged to honor the remarkable contributions of Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10). Their exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication have advanced […]
Bryan Budds Tapped As New Aeronautics Director in Michigan
Bryan Budds has been named the new Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics Director. Budds will serve as the executive administrator of the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics and director of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission. For the past eight years, Budds has served in the Office of Aeronautics in various roles, including the Aeronautics […]
More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports Announced
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American Samoa. “The Biden-Harris Administration continues to modernize our aviation infrastructure to make it safer, more resilient, and more efficient,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “The […]
Massachusetts Recognizes Aviation with a 577.3M Funding Plan
As part of its 2025-2029 Capital Investment Plan, the MassDOT Board of Directors this week voted to approve $577.3M for the MassDOT Aeronautics Division to fund the reliability and modernization of the state’s 35 public use airports. The figure represents the full amount in the original draft plan. The overall $16.7 billion five-year transportation plan […]
ND Airline Passenger Boardings up 8% in First Half of 2024
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. North Dakota’s air travel demand remains robust, with residents and visitors taking full advantage of the state’s air service opportunities. During the first half of 2024, North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports saw […]
Aviation Industry Calls for Strengthened Investment in Aviation Facilities & Equipment
A diverse coalition of aviation industry stakeholders joined together last week in calling on U.S. congressional aviation leaders and the administration to support the strengthening and modernization of the U.S. Air Traffic Control (ATC) System. The group’s collective view is that the U.S. must continue to have a safe, efficient and resilient ATC system. To […]
