Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics

Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS) has officially begun construction on an expansion at its facility located at Tulsa International Airport. This groundbreaking ceremony marked the next phase of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at further solidifying Lufthansa Technik’s position as a premier partner for aircraft component services in the Americas. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gzfvP_RU

ODAA has selected local company?Vigilant Aerospace, based in Oklahoma City, to deploy this system on behalf of the?Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority?(OSIDA).?This selection aims to develop the state as a national proving ground for both civilian and military drones and to pave the way for AAM operations like electric vertical takeoff air taxis and autonomous cargo aircraft. https://lnkd.in/gXbra-wM

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics will convene the first meeting of its 2025 regularly scheduled commission meetings on Wednesday, January 22. The meeting will begin promptly at 9 a.m. in the 1st Floor Commission Room at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, located at 200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Members of the public and media are encouraged to watch the meeting via livestream.

?? Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics! ????????? This ?? Christmas Eve ?? as we celebrate with families and friends, we extend our warmest seasons greetings to the pilots, airport operators, aircraft technicians, and support personnel that ensure we are home for the holidays. For all those working in commercial, military, and business aviation and aerospace, may all of your Christmas ?? wishes come true! From all of us at ODAA, we wish you a Merry Christmas!?? #FlyOklahoma

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From the agency that brings you the annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day event, this year's keynote was Col. (Ret.) Nicole Malachowski. This four-minute interview produced by Narrative Structure will inspire! Please LIKE and SHARE! Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. Yes, she was a jet fighter pilot, but if you think you know her based on that, you’d be wrong. A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, and an inductee into both the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Nicole’s distinguished 21-year Air Force career exceeded her wildest dreams. But the dream came to an end when a devastating tick-borne illness left her struggling greatly to speak or walk for almost nine months. An indomitable spirit, Nicole fought back against overwhelming odds and prevailed. Drawing on stories from her career and personal life, Nicole inspires audiences to rethink the challenges they face every day. She urges them to go beyond resilience and become resurgent. Nicole’s empowers people with three key beliefs: failure and risk is the price of entry for achieving something great; sometimes you need to yield to overcome; and her personal mantra – “nobody wants to lead a scripted life.”

Get tickets now! Only 50 seats left...https://bit.ly/2024OKWIAA. During this week of giving thanks, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics will be setting the table for the 8th Annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day. On our guest list is this incredible Pearl, 101-year-old Delora Simpkins Mealor, from Retrop, Oklahoma. Mealor was a Rosie the Riveter at the Cessna plant during the 1940's working on the tail sections of aircraft. Meet her in person by getting your tickets among the last 50 seats of 1,300 people who will attend a tandem event of industry and students, hosted by Spartan, Rose State College, Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma National Guard, and Omni Aircraft Maintenance. You will have a great seat, but you will only need the edge!

GET TICKETS NOW! https://lnkd.in/giU82-rR 2024 OKLAHOMA WOMEN IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE DAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER: COLONEL (RET) NICOLE MALACHOWSKI Presented by Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, we are thrilled to announce the eighth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day and welcome you to join us in celebrating this empowering event. This year, in collaboration with the 138th Fighter Wing Air National Guard Wing (ANGW), Tulsa International Airport, the Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association, Rose State College, Omni Aircraft Maintenance, and the Oklahoma Defense Industry Association, we will gather on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the base for a day of inspiration and recognition.

The Oklahoma Airport Operators Association in partnership with the Oklahoma Chapter of The Ninety-Nines is seeking nominations to honor three Oklahoma women making important contributions to aviation and aerospace. The three award winners will be recognized at the Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Luncheon to be held December 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 138th Fighter Wing located at Tulsa International Airport. The nomination form and submittal instructions are available HERE. All nominations must be submitted by noon this Thursday, November 14, 2024. Access the nomination form here at https://lnkd.in/gq6MsbwS.

A great celebration with our friends at Chickasha! ?? With the addition of space for 12 or more aircraft, this development not only meets the increasing demand for aviation services but also strengthens the Airport’s role as a key asset for the community. Congratulations Chickasha!!