Photo above – The MAC invites the public to attend an open house to learn about the draft 2040 long-term plan for Flying Cloud Airport. Courtesy of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has opened a 45-day public comment period for its draft 2040 long-term plan for Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in […]
North Dakota Commercial Airports See Busiest January in State History
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In January 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 105,587 passenger boardings, making it the busiest January in state history. This surpasses the previous record of 100,617 set in January 2015 and marks […]
USI Partners With Dallas College to Offer UAS Workforce Development Program
The adoption of drone technology by public safety, countless commercial industry segments, military and government organizations, and the general public has created a large need for educated, trained and certified drone operators and other related positions throughout the drone ecosystem. Additionally, the north Texas marketplace has become a hot bed for proof-of-concept activities related to […]
Virginia Aviation Board Funds Projects at 20 GA Airports
During last week’s quarterly meeting of the Virginia Aviation Board, the Board provided $7,918,975.15 to fund 31 projects at 20 General Aviation airports in the Commonwealth. Greg Campbell, director of the Virginia Department of Aviation, said, “These projects — both large and small — will help many of Virginia’s General Aviation airports better […]
Aviation Industry Coalition Calls for Additional FAA Staffing and Modernization, Opposes Air Traffic Control Privatization
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association joined a coalition of aviation industry organizations in sending a letter to Congress today outlining the need for increased investments to hire and train more air traffic controllers and to modernize equipment. The letter pointed out that for “the aviation system to flourish we must meaningfully invest in the […]
Boca Raton Airport Wins FAA Safety Award, Achieves 100% Safety Program Participation
The Boca Raton Airport Authority announced that they have received the 2023 General Aviation Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region Airports Division. The award, presented on February 4, 2025, at the Southern Region Airports Conference in Atlanta, GA, recognizes exceptional commitment to safety practices and innovations. A key factor in winning […]
Hawai’i Airports System Successfully Issues $849 Million in Bonds, Representing Largest Issue in Its History
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that the state’s Airports System has successfully raised $849 million in bond financing to fund approximately $600 million of essential projects to upgrade and expand airport infrastructure, including runway repairs, terminal renovations, security enhancements and the construction of new facilities. The financing also provides for a refinancing […]
JetWind Power Poised for Global Expansion with Groundbreaking Energy-Capturing Technology at Dallas Love Field
JetWind Power Corporation, the USA-built innovator behind the world’s first patented Energy Capturing Pods (ECPs), is gearing up for global expansion as its groundbreaking technology garners international attention. This groundbreaking technology, already in action at Dallas Love Field Airport, harnesses aircraft-generated wind to create sustainable energy—paving the way for a potential revolution in transportation infrastructure […]
Beyond Pilots: Unconventional Paths to a Successful Aviation Career
When it comes to the sky, it is usually the pilot and flight attendant roles that get romanticized. Nonetheless, there are still further positions in the industry that could bring successful careers. Gabriele Gile, Human Resources Business Partner at BGS – a leading ground handling service company – shares her insights on career opportunities, the […]
K-State Salina Offering Aviation Maintenance College Courses to High School Students
A one-of-a-kind, educational opportunity is now available to high school students looking to study aircraft mechanics through Kansas State University Salina’s pre-college pathways. K-State Salina is offering courses for students who desire to complete college credits while still in high school in the in-demand career pathway of aviation maintenance. These courses will be predominantly offered […]
