North Dakota’s Strong Holiday Air Travel Drives Record-Breaking November

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In November 2024, 103,279 passengers boarded flights in North Dakota, making it the busiest November on record and surpassing the previous high of 102,517 passengers set in November of 2014. The latest figures […]

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Drone Delivery Set to Launch at Brookfield Properties’ Dallas-Fort Worth Malls in Partnership with DoorDash

Santa won’t be the only one flying through the skies with boxes full of goodies this holiday season. Wing is excited to announce that it’s partnering with DoorDash and Brookfield Properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering ultra-fast drone delivery from local malls just in time for the holidays. Launching at Brookfield Properties’ Stonebriar Centre […]

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North Dakota Aeronautics Director, Kyle Wanner Honored by Airport Business Top 40 Under 40

The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) announced that Kyle Wanner, Executive Director of the NDAC, has been selected as a 2024 recipient of Airport Business’s Top 40 Under 40 award. This honor recognizes the most innovative and promising emerging leaders who are shaping the future of aviation in North America. Recipients were chosen based on […]

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Lochner’s Eric Rivera Honored as Top 40 Under 40 in Airport Sector

H.W. Lochner, Inc. has announced that Eric Rivera, PE, has been named to Airport Business Magazine’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious recognition celebrates high-achieving young professionals driving innovation and excellence in the airport sector. Based in Lochner’s Grand Junction, Colorado office, Eric has been a key contributor to aviation engineering since joining […]

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NATA Enhances Aviation Business Online Experience with Website Evolution

NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) is ushering in a milestone year of service to the aviation business community with a major website upgrade. The new site enhances the user experience with an intuitive interface, improved video capabilities, smart menus, and expanded member-only resources – with a modern appearance and flexible platform to deliver on […]

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Boca Raton Airport Authority Collects Most Toys in Airport History during 8th Annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive

Photo above – Boca Raton Airport Board Members, staff and tenants pose with toys collected for the 2024 United States Marines Toys for Tots annual drive. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) announced the success of its 8th annual Toys for Tots Drive. In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, airport tenants, and the […]

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North Carolina to Develop Drone Program to Better Respond to Disasters like Helene, Florence

A federal grant awarded last week will enable state transportation officials to create a program that better guides the agency’s use of drones when it responds to natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Florence. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the award of a $1.1 million grant to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of […]

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Signature Aviation and Eve Air Mobility to Research Ecosystem Requirements and Services for Advanced Air Mobility Ground Operations

Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ground operations. “Following the rollout of our first full-scale eVTOL prototype, we continue to build on that momentum and are looking forward […]

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NBAA Thanks Retiring FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker for His Service

National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen extended his gratitude to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker for his service and dedication to America’s aviation leadership. Whitaker last week announced his plan to resign on Jan. 20, 2025, in a letter to FAA employees. “While short, Mike’s tenure in the left […]

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Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ Wins Prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green Award™ for Sustainability Leadership

Pictured Above – Mark Hanna, Springfield Airport, Aaron Frame, Chicago Department of Aviation, and Corey Harper, Veregy. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport™ (SPI) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Airports Going Green (AGG) Award, presented during the annual AGG Conference hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) in partnership with the Chicago Department of […]

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