Ohio continues to lead the nation in modernizing emergency response with the selection of nine public safety agencies to participate in the Ohio Statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to expand rapid aerial response capabilities across communities of all sizes. The program, led by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) […]
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JobsOhio Powers Hartzell Propeller’s New Innovation Center with $2M Grant
Photo – The Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center builds on the expansion already underway at the company’s headquarters in Piqua, Ohio, which integrates advanced materials manufacturing and aerospace technology. Hartzell Propeller builds upon its decades of investment in Ohio and unwavering commitment to the local community with the grand opening of the Hartzell Propeller Innovation Center […]
Burke Lakefront Supporters Meet with Mayor’s Staff, Welcome City Council Hearings on Closure Proposal
Representatives from the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP) met with senior leaders from Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s office on Tuesday to discuss the future of Burke Lakefront Airport and encourage continued collaboration and investment. At the same time, LAPP representatives expressed support for a series of upcoming city council hearings on the proposed closure of […]
AOPA Meets with Senate Offices to Oppose Closure of Burke Lakefront Airport
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) met with the offices of Ohio Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted recently to express opposition to the proposed closure of Cleveland’s Burke Lakefront Airport. At the same time, a letter from the Center for Cleveland raises concerns about the integrity of the city’s closure-focused studies and the […]
First Class of Aircraft Mechanics at Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Graduate
Photo – The first class of aircraft mechanics to graduate from Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Epic Flight Academy graduated its first class of Airframe & Powerplant Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport campus on December 4th, 2025. Seventeen students graduated from the FAA-certified Part 147 program and many already have jobs […]
Ohio Businesses, Pilots, and Schools Unite to Oppose Request to Close Burke Lakefront Airport
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has joined the Lakefront Airport Preservation Partnership (LAPP), a coalition made up of local businesses, aviation organizations, and schools—to oppose Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s misguided effort to permanently close Burke Lakefront Airport. Last month, Mayor Bibb asked the federal government to relieve the city of Cleveland of its […]
New Pilot Program Supports Drones for First Responders
Ohio’s most recent operating budget, which took effect July 1, 2025, created a Drones for First Responders Pilot Program to support the use of drones by law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services. Drones as First Responders programs utilize pre-positioned or immediately dispatchable drones to reach emergency scenes before ground units, providing real-time situational […]
Castle Aviation’s Michael Grossmann Receives NATA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Decades of Leadership
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is presenting its 2025 Distinguished Service Award to Michael Grossmann, Founder & CEO of Castle Aviation, in recognition of his decades of leadership, innovation, and steadfast commitment to advancing business and general aviation. Grossmann has been a driving force in the aviation community for more than 40 years. Since […]
Kent State University Receives Federal Grant for Airport Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Kent State University $4,106,553 for upgrades to its airport, including the reconstruction of 1,500 square yards of the existing Compass Calibration Pad Apron pavement and 3,700 feet of existing paved Taxiway A pavement. The grant funds the final phase of these projects. The airport is the longest-surviving public-use airport […]
State of Ohio Welcomes BETA Technologies’ Aircraft
Last week the state of Ohio welcomed BETA Technologies, an aerospace company manufacturing electric aircraft and infrastructure, to complete a flight demonstration with their ALIA CTOL aircraft at The Ohio State University’s airport. The event, which included top government, aerospace, defense, and industry leaders from across Ohio — and was hosted by JobsOhio — showcased […]
