Photo above – Groundbreaking with gold sledgehammers: L-R: Michael Reisman, Chief Operating Officer, Asheville Regional Airport; Brad Galbraith, Chair of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Board; Lew Bleiweis, President & CEO, Asheville Regional Airport; Congressman Chuck Edwards, United States House of Representatives; Steve Hicks, Director of Airports Division, Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region. Asheville […]
Special Salute to Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Set for December 8th
The history of Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day began in 2017 when the Aeronautics Commission presented a bill to the Oklahoma legislature, which was enacted into law, to officially recognize the contribution of Oklahoma women in the State’s aviation and aerospace industry, on December 9th, annually. This year will be a special salute […]
$1 Million Investment in Aero Education by Oklahoma Aeronautics; Oklahoma Leads the Nation Again for Aviation High Schools in 2023
Photo above – The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission AERO Education program has been recognized twice by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), enjoying a positive reputation for investing millions in aerospace and aviation education programs statewide. The commission approved grants totaling $502,885 on Wednesday, Aug. 9, and will provide over $1 million in total […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2024 State Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved $8.8 million for the fiscal year 2024 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $5.3 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at […]
Oklahomans Land in Oshkosh for the 2023 EAA AirVenture
Photo above – Left to Right, Bill Holland, David Anderson, Zane Hudspeth, John David Muse, Elizabeth Tennyson, Grayson Ardies, Chris Eckler. Nestled between Milwaukee and Green Bay, lies Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, host of the annual EAA AirVenture, which brings together members and aviation enthusiasts totaling more than 600,000 people. Organizers announced that […]
Sept. 1 Deadline Set for Business Aviation Scholarships from IADA
Above photo courtesy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The Sept. 1 deadline is approaching for business aviation students to apply for scholarships from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). Scholarship awards from the IADA Foundation will range from $1,000 to $5,000. The IADA Foundation supports philanthropic programs that enhance the industry by providing scholarships for […]
NCDOT Awarded Waiver for Remote Drone Operations at Construction Sites
North Carolina transportation engineers will soon be able to inspect and monitor construction sites more safely and efficiently using docked drones flown by pilots not located at the construction site. That’s because the N.C. Department of Transportation has received a first-of-its kind waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to remotely launch and fly drones beyond […]
California-based Birdstop Raises Funding to Expand Network of BVLOS Drones Across America and Protect Critical Infrastructure
Remote sensing company Birdstop, Inc. raised $2.3M in funding to expand its constellation of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drones across the nation’s critical infrastructure, grow its AI capabilities, and deliver more data-driven value to customers. The round was led by Lerer Hippeau and included Anorak Ventures, Correlation Ventures, Data Tech Fund, Graph Ventures, […]
Aviation Board Awards $8.4 Million to 21 Virginia Airports
More than $8.4 million will be split among 21 of Virginia’s public-use airports to support 29 projects that will enhance the facilities and services they provide their communities after actions taken by the Virginia Aviation Board at its quarterly meeting on August 11, 2023. A list of the airports, the project descriptions and the amount […]
Good FAA Update on State and Local Rules for Drone Airspace
by BRENT SKORUP There’s been exciting progress in US drone policy in the past few months. First, the FAA in April announced surprising new guidance in its Aeronautics Information Manual, re: drone airspace access. As I noted in an article for the State Aviation Journal, the new Manual notes: There can be certain local […]
