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As we prepare to fly into the new year, please take a few moments to read through the following important announcements from the MDOT Office of Aeronautics and Michigan Aeronautics Commission. 

*Michigan Airport Conference*
The 2025 Michigan Airport Conference is scheduled for *February 19-20* at the Lansing Center. Please join us for informative, interactive sessions intended to bring airports ‘back to the basics’ of airport safety and management. Visit www.michairports.org [ [link removed] ] for registration and sponsorship information.

Michigan Airport Conference Save the Date February 19-20 2025

*Award Nominations*
Each year, MDOT Aeronautics recognizes exceptional aviators, students, educators, consultants, and organizations for their work in Michigan aviation. Award nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:

o Airport of the Year – General Aviation
o Airport of the Year – Commercial Service
o Consultant of the Year
o Aviation Professional of the Year
o Aviation Educator of the Year
o Aviation Student of the Year
o Aviation Project of the Year
o Airport Community Involvement Award
o Aviation Media Award

Please email your nominations to Alicia Morrison at [email protected] by *January 10, 2025*. Awards will be presented at the Michigan Airport Conference in February.

*Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) 2025 Meeting Schedule *
The 2025 MAC meeting schedule was unanimously approved as shown below. Exact meeting addresses will be provided prior to the meeting date. All MAC meetings are open to the public.

Thursday, January 30 - Lansing
Wednesday, March 19 - Bay City
Wednesday, May 21 - New Hudson
Wednesday, July 16 - Sparta
Wednesday, September 10 - Bellaire/Shanty Creek
Wednesday, November 19 - Hillsdale

*MAC Transfer Due Dates *
To provide consistency in the MAC transfer process, MDOT Aeronautics has developed a schedule for getting a project on the MAC agenda for transfer. These important deadlines will also be posted on the Aero website at www.michigan.gov/aero [ [link removed] ] for reference.

Email from Aero on Potential Transfers** Completed Transfer Request Package* to Aero Project Manager Final Review and Approval in AeroPM Final Transfer List to Commission Analyst MAC Executive Committee MAC Meeting December 12 December 20 January 9 January 16 January 22 January 30 February 6 February 13 February 27 March 6 March 12 March 19 April 10 April 17 May 1 May 8 May 14 May 21 June 4 June 11 June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 July 30 August 6 August 20 August 27 September 3 September 10 October 9 October 16 October 30 November 6 November 12 November 19 *Refer to MDOT Aeronautics' Transfer Guide (to be posted soon) for details on what needs to be included in Transfer Request Package **If project is not included in this email, it is not scheduled for transfer. Transfer is not guaranteed for any project.

*MAC Committee Participation *
At the November MAC meeting, Chair Carter established the General Aviation Advisory Committee, Commercial Aviation Advisory Committee, and Aviation Career Pipeline Committee. To request participation on any of these, please complete the MAC Committee Application [ [link removed] ] and return to Alicia Morrison at [email protected] <[email protected]> by *December 31, 2024*. Selected participants will be notified and announced at the January MAC Meeting.

*MDOT Aeronautics New Listen and Learn Sessions*
The Office of Aeronautics is piloting new ‘Listen and Learn’ sessions following the 2025 MAC meetings to bring MDOT Aeronautics’ staff closer to Michigan’s airports. Staff will host a 1 hour in person training session followed by an open round table discussion. Airport managers and employees are encouraged to attend, not only to "learn" critical information on specific airport specific topics, but also to capitalize on the availability of the MDOT team to "listen" to current airport challenges and opportunities.

The first session will be held *January 30* at the MDOT Office of Aeronautics Auditorium. While a virtual option will be provided, in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Similar events will be held after each MAC meeting around the state.
1:00 – 2:00pm - Understanding Airport Imaginary Surfaces
o MDOT staff will share information on state and federal approach surfaces, strategies to mitigate obstructions, and success stories from Michigan airports.
2:00pm – 4:00pm - Open Roundtable / One-On-One Discussions
o MDOT staff will be available to discuss any topics of interest from the airport community.

*National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Airport Affiliate Training Program*
MDOT Aeronautics has partnered with NASAO [ [link removed] ] to offer access to the Airport Affiliate Training Program, *at no cost* to Michigan public use airports. This program offers a variety of resources and training opportunities aimed at both General Aviation and Commercial airport managers to increase awareness and access to safety critical notices and emerging trends in aviation. Login and program information was emailed from NASAO last week. Please contact Alicia Morrison at [email protected] <[email protected]> if you did not receive this info or have any questions.

Please visit www.michigan.gov/aero [ [link removed] ] or call 517-335-9283 for more information. 

The MDOT Office of Aeronautics and Michigan Aeronautics Commission wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season!

 

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