The Montana Aeronautics Board has allocated more than $3.2 million in funding for fiscal year (FY) 2026. This funding is designated for a range of airport infrastructure enhancement initiatives. A portion of the annual grants and loans is intended to match 95/5 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for substantial airport construction projects. Requests totaling approximately […]
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View Smart Windows Improve Energy Efficiency and Passenger Experience at Missoula Airport
View, Inc. continues its expansion in the aviation sector, announcing that its Smart Windows have been installed at Missoula Montana Airport’s (MSO) new South Concourse Terminal expansion project. Scheduled to open in early June, the new terminal includes five new gates to accommodate record growth in passengers visiting the region’s seven wilderness areas and blue-ribbon […]
$13.6 Million Announced for 19 Montana Airports
U.S. Senator Jon Tester has announced $13,602,102 in Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for 19 Montana airports to expand and repair facilities. “Montana is booming, and it’s critical that the Treasure State has up-to-date infrastructure to support our growing economy,” said Tester. “This funding will allow our airports to expand operations and support the increasing […]
MDT Aeronautics Board Funds Projects for FY 2023
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)’s Aeronautics Board approved over $3 million in funding during their Helena meeting January 11th/12th, 2022. The applications were for a variety of improvement projects that focused on master plans, lighting enhancements, runway, taxiway, and apron reconstruction projects, land easements, perimeter fencing, building construction, snow removal equipment, and weather cameras. […]
Jeffrey Cavarra Joins Bridger Aerospace in Fight Against Wildfires
Bridger Aerospace Group, LLC announced that Jeffrey Cavarra has been hired as the new Vice President of Business Development as of September 1st, 2021. Mr. Cavarra joins Bridger after an 18-year tenure at Amentum (previously DynCorp International), where he served most recently as Program Director. Cavarra will bring his experience in Aerial Firefighting Program Management […]
Hartzell & RAF Agreement Highlights Recreational Flying at EAA 2021
Hartzell Propeller’s agreement with the Recreational Aviation Foundation, that provides special $1,000 discounts on all new Hartzell backcountry propellers sold to RAF members, will be featured at EAA AirVenture 2021. RAF is a national organization headquartered in Bozeman, Mont. and dedicated to preserving, improving and creating airstrips for recreational access. “Highlighting this exclusive offer to […]
Nearly $74 Million Secured for 71 Montana Airports
With Montana airports struggling to keep up with costs after the COVID-19 pandemic brought air travel to a standstill, U.S. Senator Jon Tester today successfully secured nearly $74 million to help 71 airports across the Treasure State cover operational expenses, staffing, and certain development projects during the crisis. “Montanans rely on our small regional airports […]
Montana Aeronautics Board Funds Projects for FY 2021
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)’s Aeronautics Board approved over $3.6 million in funding requests from thirty-five public-use airports during their Helena meeting on January 16, 2020. The requests were for a variety of improvement projects that focused on lighting enhancements, runway, taxiway and apron reconstruction projects, land easements, perimeter fencing, building construction, and snow […]
American Airlines Adds More Capacity in Montana with New Service to National Parks
American Airlines continues to grow in Montana with four new seasonal flights to the Big Sky Country from Philadelphia (PHL), New York (LGA) and Los Angeles (LAX). The airline will also introduce three new routes to Alaska, including service to Fairbanks (FAI), a new destination for customers looking to indulge in long summer days next […]
Melissa Martin Awarded the WAI Martha King Scholarship for a Female Flight Instructor
Melissa (Missy) Martin of Polaris, Montana was awarded the 4th annual Martha King Scholarship for Female Flight Instructors during the annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Long Beach, California. This scholarship consists of $5,000 toward an initial CFI certificate or an add-on rating and free, lifetime access to all King Schools courses including FIRCs […]
