Not only is Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with over 500 based aircraft and 126,000 operations in 2024, it’s also an FAA-licensed Horizontal Launch Spaceport and is delivering real economic results. According to the latest Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study, CASP generated a staggering $213 million […]
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Colorado Airports Contribute $68.9 Billion Annually to State’s Economy
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics announced the results of the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS). This comprehensive study aims to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the state, updating the previous analysis conducted in 2020. “The aeronautics industry in Colorado creates jobs, boosts economic growth, and contributes to […]
CDOT Announces Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants Totaling $395,879
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics announced the allocation of $395,879 in funding through the 2025 Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance aviation education and support workforce development across Colorado, preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. The program will distribute a total of $502,461.50, with […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves State Aviation Funding Including $13.8 Million in State and Local Discretionary Aviation Grant Awards
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics has announced the allocation of $13.8 million in funding through the 2025 Colorado Discretionary Aviation Grant (CDAG) Program. These awards will support critical infrastructure improvements, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability at airports across the state. This year’s grants comprised $13,821,016 in state funding and $4,273,323 […]
Five New Members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board Announced by CDOT
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics has announced the appointment of five new members to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB). Appointed by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, the new members are Grand Junction Regional Airport Executive Director Angela Padalecki, representing western slope governments; Arapahoe County Commissioner Leslie Summey, representing eastern slope governments; Brianna […]
Lochner’s Eric Rivera Honored as Top 40 Under 40 in Airport Sector
H.W. Lochner, Inc. has announced that Eric Rivera, PE, has been named to Airport Business Magazine’s 2024 Top 40 Under 40 list. This prestigious recognition celebrates high-achieving young professionals driving innovation and excellence in the airport sector. Based in Lochner’s Grand Junction, Colorado office, Eric has been a key contributor to aviation engineering since joining […]
Honoring the Legacy of Robert Olislagers: An Aviation Leader, Advocate, and Mentor
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics along with many in the aviation industry, are mourning the loss of Robert Olislagers, former Director and CEO of Centennial Airport (APA). A release from the Division of Aeronautics noted that ‘Robert was more than a colleague; he was a part of our aviation family. His service on the Colorado […]
Senator John Hickenlooper Visits Aims Community College Flight Training Center
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper visited the Aims Flight Training Center at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport on Tuesday. The tour gave him an up-close view of the college’s aircraft and flight simulators and the opportunity to meet with aviation students and faculty. “We were honored to welcome Senator John Hickenlooper to the Aims Flight Training […]
Surplus Airport Equipment Finds New Home at 15 Colorado Airports
The 2024 Colorado Surplus Airport Equipment Sale, held on August 29th, was another great success. Fifteen Colorado public-use airport managers and sponsors scored significant bargains on high-quality, used airport-specific equipment. This event is organized through a longstanding partnership with Denver International Airport (DEN). A total of 21 well-maintained pieces of airport equipment were sold to […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $385,130 in Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants
Photo above – The Burlington-Kit Carson Airport received an $1,800 Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grant to upgrade its flight simulator. Certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, the simulator is available for public use. The Colorado Aeronautical Board approved just over $385,000 in Colorado Aviation Education and Workforce Development grants. The grants were awarded on […]
