The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) reports that the State’s eight commercial service airports had their busiest July on record as passenger boarding numbers reached 112,141 passengers for the month. This surpasses the previous record of 111,209 passengers that was set in July 2014. This month’s figures also represent a significant year-over-year growth of 12,693 […]
Virginia Aviation Board Awards $9.5 Million to Nineteen Airports
At its quarterly board meeting August 9, 2024, the Virginia Aviation Board awarded $9,583,261.07 for 28 projects at 19 airports in Virginia. “The $9.5 million awarded by the Virginia Aviation Board will help enhance the airport infrastructure to ensure that Virginia’s aviation system of 65 public-use airports remains one of the best in the nation, […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2025 Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved $9.3 million for the fiscal year 2025 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $6.3 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 […]
$636 Million in Federal Grants Announced to Improve Airport Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week announced more than $636 million for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa to improve our nation’s airport infrastructure. This fourth round of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants fund a variety of projects such planning, airport safety improvements, airport development, and airport […]
All in Aviation Adds Female Flight Instructors and Flight Training Coordinator
All In Aviation announces the expansion of its flight instructor team with the hiring of two new female Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), Eliana Rau and Dana Callis, as well as the promotion of Presley Mittelstadt to Flight Training Coordinator, underscoring the company’s commitment to boosting women’s representation within the industry. With the ongoing pilot shortage […]
AOPA Foundation Helps Dreams Come True
The philanthropic arm of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a 501(c)(3) organization known as the AOPA Foundation, has announced the recipients of its 2024 flight training scholarship awards. Ranging from $250 to $14,000, each scholarship will help ease the recipient’s financial burden of flight training, testing, obtaining materials, and furthering their education to reach […]
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Eight to Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sonja Clark and Summer Webb to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Kevin Cox and Robin Donnelly and reappointed John D. Guevara, Arturo Machuca, George S. Moussa, and John Mulholland for terms set to expire on […]
DroneUp Achieves 500 Deliveries Per Day – A New Industry Milestone
DroneUp announced that it has achieved a new industry benchmark of 500 deliveries made in a single day while also dramatically improving the pilot-to-drone ratio required to safely accomplish each flight. The key to a sustainable drone delivery industry is to achieve a scale that’s feasible for commercial sellers while meeting customers’ increased demands. From […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Announces Record Investment in Aerospace Education for FY 2025
Photo above – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics 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 $732,000 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will provide nearly $2 […]
Lochner Appoints Kirk Evans as Leader of National Aviation Practice
H.W. Lochner, Inc. has announced that Kirk Evans, PE, has been promoted to the position of National Aviation Practice Lead. In this role, Evans is responsible for the growth of the company’s Aviation business, leading a team of more than 120 airport planners, designers, environmental specialists, project managers, and construction inspectors. With thorough knowledge of […]
