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 […]
GSA City Pair Program Adds New Airline, Markets for Federal Travelers
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that nine air carriers received fiscal year (FY) 2025 contracts for scheduled airline passenger transportation of federal government travelers through the GSA’s City Pair Program. Overall, the program is estimated to save $2.45 billion in FY25 on official travel expenses. Breeze Airways will join Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, […]
Grassroots Coalition Forms to Advocate for Continued Use of Essential Ag Tech
In response to proposed legislation aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors is banding together to form a grassroots industry group. This coalition, consisting of Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, HSE-UAV, Pegasus Robotics, and Rantizo intends to represent, protect, and advocate for the interests of […]
Aeronautics Commission Awards $10 Million in South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) Funds
Earlier this summer, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) launched the South Dakota Airport Terminal Program (SDATP) following the successful passage of Senate Bill 144 in the 2024 legislative session. This bill allocated $10 million in funding to support airport terminal projects across the state, representing a significant investment in enhancing South Dakota’s aviation […]
WisDOT Celebrating Aviation in Wisconsin During EAA AirVenture
Aviation in Wisconsin is being highlighted this week during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture, taking place in Oshkosh, WI through July 28. EAA expects to host approximately 677,000 people and 10,000 aircraft and will generate more than $170 million in total economic impact to the region, according to EAA. Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed July […]
