A $1 million FAA grant will be used to build a new terminal at Capital City Airport (KFFT), which will meet the needs of a variety of users, including general aviation pilots, businesses, state officials, and emergency responders, according to state aviation officials.
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Million Air Dallas set to open international services ramp
Million Air Dallas, an FBO at Addison Airport (KADS) in Dallas, Texas, plans to open its new International Services ramp Nov. 15, 2024.
Oklahoma approves funding for airport construction projects, aviation education
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics has approved funding for several airport construction projects, as well as educational initiatives at schools across the state.
Kentucky Department of Aviation releases aviation coloring book
It is available as a free download on the agency’s website.
95IL hosts stargazing party
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Illinois Ambassador Dave Warner invited the Carbondale-based Astrological Association of Southern Illinois (AASI) to bring a selection of professional quality telescopes to the privately owned airfield over the weekend of Oct. 11-13, 2024.
Jet Aviation breaks ground on new FBO at KOPF
Jet Aviation has broken ground at its new FBO and hangar facility at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Florida.
Picture of the Day: Doc readies for flight
Jonathan Toker submitted this photo and note: “One of just two flying B29s visited Camarillo Airport (KCMA) in California, for a few days in October 2024.”
ArkanSTOL suspends operations
The decision came about “due to evolving professional and personal responsibilities,” according to officials.
Tampa’s general aviation airports on path to recovery after Hurricane Milton
Operations quickly resumed at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) in Florida following a damage assessment and cleanup efforts after Hurricane Milton, but damage at the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority’s three general aviation airports — Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF), Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) and Plant City Municipal Airport (KPCM) — is extensive enough that crews are still working to fully recover.