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In a concerted effort to protect airport and aviation infrastructure funding, eight aviation organizations have agreed to form the Utah Aviation Coalition. The coalition will represent a cohesive voice for general aviation advocacy at the state level, and includes the Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA), ...
In October the Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) was honored with the Jay Hollingsworth Speas Award at the National Airports Conference in Savannah, Georgia. The airport received the award for its outstanding work on several environmental initiatives including waste diversion and recycling, emissions reduction and air ...
A recent resurgence of air travel with significantly larger passenger volumes has led to long lines and extended wait times to get through security at Denver International Airport (DEN). Another obstacle facing passengers has been the massive renovation of the terminal’s Great Hall, whose construction ...
On September 8, the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) announced that Bob Hawkins was selected as its 2021 inductee. Bob followed in the footsteps of his father, Dan, who was inducted into the WAHF in 2020. Hawkins flew many types of fixed-wing airplanes and ...
In August, less than three months after launching its inaugural flights, Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways announced the closing on $200 million in new funding that will enable the continuing expansion of the newest domestic carrier. Breeze is the latest airline venture from Utah native ...
Avelo airlines is bringing back direct flights from Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) in Fort Collins to Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. Scheduled to begin October 6, direct flights will be available twice a week for an introductory fare – until October 19 – of ...
The 2021 tourism season in Montana saw a robust return to nearly pre-pandemic passenger movements at about 95% of 2019 numbers at Missoula International (MSO). Montana State Parks alone recorded more than 1.5 million visitors between January and June of this year, representing a 44% ...
If you are planning to fly into or out of Jackson Hole Airport in 2022, this serves as your early notice that the airport will be closed for approximately 90 days in the spring to allow for a total replacement of its 6,300-foot runway. After ...