News and publications - aviation news
(listed in chronological order - PDF format)2012
May 16
American posts strong early numbers at Sioux Gateway
May 16
FAA releases much anticipated General Aviation Airports Report
May 16
Iowa Aviation Museum Newsletter
May 15
Local World War II vets take flight from Waterloo to D.C.
May 11
After 50 years, McBride Airport has landed its last plane
May 11
Forest City airport slated for improvements
May 11
History of the Ottumwa Regional Airport
May 11
Student learns in airborne classroom
May 9
Pilot who helped save 184 dies
May 9
Keokuk's airport project could bring new economic activity to the region
May 8
Quad City Air Show May Become A Free Event
May 7
Airports going 'green' with renewable energy
May 7
Iowa pilot accused of lying to FAA to change plea
May 7
Siouxland Flyers uses Facebook to connect with members
May 7
Sioux City's Mercy Air Care Celebrates 25 Years & 9,000 flights
May 4
Quad Cities airport director named chair of AAAE
May 4
Fertilizing fields with aerial application
May 4
Ottumwa airport competes for state funds
May 3
Mock airplane disaster tests local responders
May 2
FAA approves instrument procedures in Iowa for helicopter emergency medical services
May 2
Iowa teen awarded Civil Air Patrol honor
April 30
Did Des Moines pilots harass birds at Saylorville? Judge is asked to rule
April 27
Airport rehabilitation work under way in Burlington
April 24
Marshalltown City Council moves on airport expansion project
April 23
Young fliers on cloud 9 after Muscatine event
April 18
Iowa DOT Office of Aviation launches Iowa Aviation Facebook page
April 17
Newton Fly Iowa Committee donates to Freedom Flight and aviation materials
April 16
Local Earhart researcher continues to search for famed pilot
April 16
FAA Central Region Airports Division Newsletter
April 13
Mercy Air Care in Sioux City celebrates 25 years of service
April 11
Full body scanning arrives at Eastern Iowa Airport
April 11
Independence Municipal Airport Seeking Proposals for Airport Manager/FBO
April 4
FAA Des Moines FSDO Newsletter: Spring 2012
April 3
Southwest Airlines to begin service from Des Moines September 30th
April 3
American Eagle begins service to Sioux City and Waterloo
March 29
Burlington residents won't have to cede homes to airport
March 28
Great Lakes Airlines begins Fort Dodge service April 11
March 12
Students build ultralight aircraft
March 9
Knoxville Municipal Airport manager honored by Flying Farmers
March 7
Special report: Into the night with emergency medical helicopters (video)
March 7
Migratory geese force emergency landing for state trooper
March 7
Air Force seeks to cut 492 Iowa Air Guard jobs
Feb. 29
Locals push against proposed $100 per-flight fee
Feb. 29
Cedar Rapids to host airport safety and operations school July 17-18
Feb. 28
Feds charge 2 men with airborne hunting in Iowa
Feb. 28
FAA program changes force airports to seek additional local funding
Feb. 24
Aerial seeding and fertilizing set to begin along Iowa's highways
Feb. 24
Eastern Iowa Airport gets state grant for Frontier incentive package
Feb. 21
New and improved Iowa National Guard Aviation Readiness Center opens in Davenport
Feb. 21
Air Combat over Eastern Iowa
Feb. 15
Iowa high school students compete in design of light sport aircraft
Feb. 14
Iowa Transportation Commission approves FFY 2013 FAA preapplications
Feb. 14
Iowa Aviation Museum newsletter
Feb. 10
New Frontier Airlines Service Brings Low-Cost Fares to Eastern Iowa Airport Starting May 17
Feb. 7
Students reach new heights in Skydiving Club
Feb. 7
TSA explains new Advanced Imaging Technology at Des Moines
Feb .7
Governor Branstad weighs in on cuts to the Iowa Air Guard
Feb. 7
Congress OKs FAA bill
Feb. 4
Sioux City lobbies to keep Iowa Air National Guard units
Feb. 2
Patrol aircraft tracks 188 mph motorcyclist
Feb. 1
GA groups welcome funding bill
Feb. 1
Pilot medicals go paperless
Jan. 31
Iowa Air National Guard To Lose F-16 Squadron?
Jan. 28
Aircraft maintenance business flies into Sioux City
Jan. 28
Why Southwest Airlines is coming to Des Moines
Jan. 23
New airline passenger protection take effect
Jan. 20
Southwest Airlines lands in Iowa
Jan. 18
Movie about Tuskegee Airmen draws interest in Iowa
Jan. 18
American service at Waterloo to begin April 3
Jan. 18
Cedar Rapid airport marketing director accepts position with Economic Alliance
Jan. 17
Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack on biofuels for aviation
Jan. 16
American's Sioux City flights start April 3
Jan. 12
Iowa airports and national politics
Jan. 11
FAA launches mobile mobile website
Jan. 10
Lack of permanent FAA funding makes planning tough for airports
Jan. 3
FAA Central Region Airports Division Newsletter
2011
Group moves forward on Ottumwa Naval Air Station museum
Dec.22
Eastern Iowa Airport expands Foreign Trade Zone
Dec.21
Governor Branstad issues proclamation for General Aviation Appreciation
Dec.21
New rule seeks to prevent pilot fatigue
Dec.19
Iowa City children's Museum hosts free day in honor of flying brothers
Dec.9
Longtime Siouxland aviation historian dies
Dec.9
U.S DOT awards Waterloo air service contract to American Eagle
Dec. 8
U.S DOT awards Sioux City air service contract to American Eagle
Dec. 6
AirEvac Lifeteam commemorates fifth year in Southeast Iowa
Nov. 30
Waterloo still on board with American
Nov. 29
Airports in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids don't expect impact from American Airlines bankruptcy
Nov. 29
U.S DOT awards Fort Dodge & Mason City air service contracts to Great Lakes Airlines
Nov. 29
Increased use returns Fort Dodge Regional Airport to primary airport status
Nov. 22
Davenport preparing to welcome Guard soldiers home
Nov. 21
Sioux City airport board selects American Airlines for carrier
Nov. 14
FAA Encourages GA Airports To Report Wildlife Strikes
Nov. 3
Centennial of Naval Aviation: Kinnick a Naval aviator
Nov. 1
Des Moines aviation program gets Learjet
Oct. 27
FAA launches website addressing laser illumination of aircraft
Oct. 24
Cedar Rapids airport terminal named after former mayor
Oct. 21
Hawkeye fans arrive in style on game days
Oct. 20
Aircraft maintenance and repair business coming to Sioux City
Oct. 20
Airlines submit bids for air service to four Iowa communities
Oct. 10
Le Mars takes action to accommodate increased activity at airport
Oct. 7
Rockwell Collins takes tech lead in light jet, turboprop market
Oct. 7
FAA Central Region Airports Division Newsletter
Oct. 6
FAA's New Air Traffic System Hits Turbulence
Oct. 5
Sioux City may get aviation program
Oct. 4
FAA Des Moines FSDO Newsletter
Oct. 4
First responders receive helicopter landing zone training
Oct. 3
New AirCare hangar unveiled
Sept. 29
Marion pilot launches grass roots petition
Sept. 29
Iowa Mayors join in letter to support aviation
Sept. 29
Young Eagles take flight in Northeast Iowa
Sept. 19
Colonel Bud Day to be inducted into the Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame
Sept. 12
Is Des Moines getting closer to landing Southwest Airlines?
Sept. 9
Eerily empty airspace after 9/11 attacks
Sept. 9
Lt. Gov. Reynolds announces Iowa's participation in National Aerospace Week
Sept. 8
Cedar Rapids recruits manufacturer of drone aircraft
Sept. 6
Alert Issued Over Small Planes
Sept. 2
Iowa Pilot builds own aircraft
Sept. 1
Passengers take flight on 1929 'Tin Goose' plane
Aug. 30
Fly Iowa 2011 lands in Newton for a day of Wings, Wheels, and Thrills
Aug. 25
Officials highlight air show safety record despite recent fatal incidents
Aug. 25
Iowa 99s promote women in aviation
Aug. 19
University of Iowa sends Cold War jets to air show
Aug. 17
Hundreds gather at General Aviation Rally in Cedar Rapids
Aug. 9
Mason City air service proposal deadline extended
Aug. 8
Congress passes temporary FAA reauthorization
Aug. 4
FAA shutdown to continue as Congress leaves
July 28
Kids Get Sky High Lesson in Aeronautics
July 20
Delta service adjustments impact air service in Iowa
July 13
Priest pilots congregate in Mason City
July 12
Iowa Transportation Commission approves fiscal year 2012 State Aviation Program
July 11
FAA Central Region Airports Division Newsletter
July 5
Dreams come true for Iowa boy who wanted to be an astronaut
July 5
FAA Launches Study of General Aviation Airports
July 5
Visually impaired campers soar through clouds
July 1
Air ambulance service to be offered at Cherokee hospital
July 1
FAA Des Moines FSDO Newsletter
June 27
Voluntary guidelines set for marking meteorological towers
June 20
Aerial video of Missouri River flooding
June 14
Southwest-owned AirTran boosts air service to Des Moines
June 13
Omaha airport bolsters flood defenses
June 9
Iowa alloy manufacturer develops new materials for aerospace sector
June 6
Extensions put aviation programs in a holding pattern
June 2
B-17 "Salute to Veterans" tour lands in Davenport
May 16
Synthetic vision system tested in Cedar Rapids
May 10
Aviation book signing in Ottumwa draws crowd
May 9
Emergency teams train for disaster at Eastern Iowa Airport
May 9
Crowd lines up at Waterloo airport for a glimpse of first lady
April 27
WAAS technology helps air ambulance service
April 15
FAA Des Moines FSDO Newsletter
April 8
FAA Central Region Airports Division Newsletter
March 30
Tankers From Iowa National Guard Flying Libya Missions
March 10
Flying home to Dubuque (video)
March 8
Passenger numbers surge at Fort Dodge airport
March 1
Commission Awards Cedar Rapids Airport Terminal Contract
February 24
AirCare takes to the skies
February 21
Indian Hills Aviation Flight Department acquires newest technology in flight simulation
February 21
Remote-controlled aircraft show fills UNI-Dome
February 15
Iowa DOT uses aerial seeding along highways to control erosion
February 10
Thunderbirds visit Waterloo to prepare for August show
February 9
Iowa company makes on-board connectivity a priority for business jets
February 9
Airplanes used to collect Iowa topographical data
February 8
Iowa DOT submits FFY 2012 Preapplications to FAA
February 8
North Iowa leaders lobby Congress for rural airport aid
January 27
FAA suggests markings for meteorological towers
January 20
Iowan launched naval aviation era
January 19
Vinton pilot takes pride in historic aircraft
January 19
Med-Trans to provide helicopter EMS services for Mercy Medical Center in Mason City
January 18
New airport terminal positions Davenport for growth
January 14
Domestic Airline Travel Gains Strength In 2010
January 14
Airline passengers on the rise at Mason City Municipal Airport
January 5
FAA Central Region Airports Division Newsletter
January 4
Checked bags and disabled aircraft recovery highlight Des Moines International news
2010
Spencer Municipal Airport meets needs
December 28
MedForce unveils helicopters to serve eastern Iowa
December 27
Iowa Marine pilot transports high ranking officials
December 22
ISU assists West Des Moines aircraft engine components supplier
December 20
Air service numbers on the rise at Fort Dodge Regional Airport
December 17
Thunderbirds coming to Waterloo in 2011
December 16
Summary of public input from aviation system plan meetings
December 16
"STEM is Cool" video contest
December 7
Cedar Rapids airport to offer travel booking on Web site
December 7
2011 Fly Iowa to land in Newton
December 3
Pilot safety briefing: When the Best Made Plans Go Awry
December 2
Iowa PAMA announces dates for aircraft maintenance symposium
November 23
TSA screenings in the spotlight
November 22
Vande Voort receives third Master CFI accreditation
November 19
Dubuque Regional Airport picks up 4th daily flight
November 18
FAA proposes pilot certificates with photos
November 18
Thanksgiving travel tips for airline travelers
November 17
New base provides air ambulance services to South-Central Iowa
November 13
Military flyover at Kinnick Stadium
November 2
Guidebook informs small airport managers
November 1
Public input meetings announced for draft Iowa Aviation System Plan
November 1
Business Aviation Works
November 1
FAA approves fuel reimbursement for volunteer pilots
October 28
FAA Proposes Safety Systems for Certificated Airports
October 27
Guidance for pilots getting back into the game
October 26
DOT Weatherview allows aviators to monitor Iowa weather
October 26
Entrepreneur overcomes medical issues to obtain pilots license
October 25
Waverly Council considers airport runway expansion
October 21
Guard expands at Davenport airport
October 20
Waterloo hires airline consultant
October 19
Dubuque Regional Airport supports Honor Flight
October 8
Bonus depreciation bill provides tax advantages for new aircraft purchases and enhancements
September 23
Eastern Iowa Airport completes major runway renovation
September 16
Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame announces new members
Aug. 30
Ottumwa balloon launch captures space images
Aug. 27
Civil Air Patrol exposes cadets to aviation and public service
Aug. 23
Lindner Aviation serves Keokuk for 63 years
Aug. 16
Aerial video of rural flooding in Central Iowa
Aug. 16
Crop dusting keeps fields and economy healthy
Aug. 11
Media uses aerial photography to document Iowa flooding
Aug. 5
Iowa’s Rockwell Collins developing synthetic vision systems
Aug. 5
Newton Municipal Airport supports NASCAR event
Aug. 4
Columnist turns love affair with old planes into a series
Aug. 2
New air museum opens in Sioux City
July 24
Des Moines pilot ends career with flights for Special Olympics
July 21
Gobble new president of Iowa Public Airports Association
July 20
Air traffic modernization impacts Iowa
July 19
FAA announces mandatory aircraft re-registration
July 13
Iowa Transportation Commission approves 2011 aviation programs
July 11
Students receive free airplane rides in Burlington
July 8
Animals cause problems at Muscatine Municipal Airport
July 7
New guidebook addresses wildlife hazards at airports
July 2
Ames Airport grows as a community asset (PDF)
July 2
Summer 2010 FSDO Newsletter (PDF)
July 1
Barefoot Bandit strikes in Iowa
June 28
Solar LEDs present opportunity for general aviation contractors and airports
June 27
Youth camp promotes aviation
June 15
Sells retires from DOT’s Office of Aviation
June 10
Shortage could impact DOT’s runway marking program
May 28
Aerial applicator association launches new Web site
May 25
New director for Eastern Iowa Airport
May 25
FAA awards NextGen Engineering Contracts
May 25
NextGen for the masses
April 19
Iowa aviation system plan update
April 18
100th Anniversary of Powered Flight
