Airports Council International (ACI) has named Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as the Best Airport in North America through its global passenger survey program. The achievement is for the 25-40 million passenger category. This recognition marks the third straight year—and seventh out of the last eight years—that MSP has received the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) […]
North Dakota Announces 2023 Airport of the Year Awards
The 2023 North Dakota Airport of the Year Awards have been announced, with the Devils Lake Regional Airport recognized as North Dakota’s “2023 Commercial Service Airport of the Year.” The Ashley Municipal Airport has been recognized as the “2023 General Aviation Airport of the Year.” The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission in partnership with the Airport […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Announces 5-Year Airport Construction Program
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), at its latest meeting on March 6, announced that the FY2025-2029 Airport Construction Plan (ACP) will now move into the public comment phase. The FY2025-2029 ACP includes 44 pro-growth development projects at airports across the state that are a part of the total 125 projects listed in […]
$14M Announced to Improve 37 Kansas Airports
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced last week that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). “Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local economies, even in rural parts of Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “These enhancements ensure that no matter where […]
NBAA Challenges Biden’s Call for Singling Out Business Aviation with Punitive Tax Treatment
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) responded to tax proposals for business aviation referenced in President Biden’s recent State of the Union speech. “Of course, every American business should pay the taxes they owe, but President Biden has unfairly chosen to target those who use business aviation, even though the vast majority of flights are […]
AUVSI Applauds Signing of Drone Prepared Legislation into Law in South Dakota
Last week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 169 into law after its unanimous passage in the State’s Senate and 67-2 passage in the House of Representatives. The law, which was supported by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), codifies the rights of commercial and recreational drone operators, reaffirms the authority […]
Michigan Department of Transportation Receives Latest Generation Automated Weather Observing Systems from ADB SAFEGATE
ADB SAFEGATE, through its DBT Transportation Services LLC (DBT) subsidiary, was awarded a $3.7 million contract to replace the 42 Non-Federal Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). DBT developed the F1 Standalone AWOS (F1 STA) in compliance with the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5220-16, while taking into consideration comments and […]
The Women of Connico – Pivotal to the Company’s Past, Present and Future Success
Photo above – Some of the women from Connico include, from left, Janet Terry, Senior Marketing Specialist; Tere Ayers, Specialist; Lisa Heckendorn-Blake, Director of Scheduling; Christy Shadowens, Administrative Director; and Deane Gardner; Experience Specialist. As we focus on Women’s History Month, the State Aviation Journal takes a look at a company established in 1990 by […]
Crisalion Mobility Strengthens Management Team and Appoints Alberto Muñoz-Domper as CFO
Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable, has appointed Alberto Muñoz-Domper as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than two decades’ experience in the financial sector, Alberto Muñoz-Domper’s invaluable strategic expertise will be crucial to Crisalion Mobility’s future growth. […]
GeoCue Welcomes The LiDAR Pros to Its Distribution Network Expanding LiDAR Coverage Throughout the Western U.S.
GeoCue, a leading provider of drone LiDAR mapping hardware and software, is pleased to announce the addition of The LiDAR Pros (TLP) to its growing distribution network. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, The LiDAR Pros will serve as a key distributor covering Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Southern California, and Western Arizona providing TrueView 3D Imaging Sensors, […]