As published in Community Impact by Jonathan Perriello  The first students of the new Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences at Texas Woman’s University took flight this September.  The flight program launched this year after TWU landed a $15 million gift from the Doswell Foundation last year. As the only flight school and four-year aeronautical degree…

Two new members of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee were recently appointed by the Texas Transportation Commission. The Texas Aviation Advisory Committee provides input to the Texas Department of Transportation on its aviation development programs and serves as the representative among aviation users. Committee members also work with members of the Texas Legislature on various…

The Hidden Valley Airpark Experience Imagine a place where your home and your aircraft share the same space — where runway access is just steps from your backyard. This is what life in an airpark offers: a rare opportunity to live in a community where aviation seamlessly integrates into daily life.  Hidden Valley Airpark, located…

The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division has established the Emerging Aviation Technology Section, led by Director Sergio Roman, to safely and proactively integrate emerging aviation technologies into the Texas aviation system. With a focus on fostering innovation, economic growth and enhanced mobility, the section will provide guidance to aviation planners and engineers as they…

Explore Texas’ Aviation Museums From training military pilots to contributing to space exploration, Texas has played a pivotal role in aviation’s development. Across the state, aviation museums stand as living tributes to this legacy, preserving stories, artifacts and aircraft for future generations.  Four institutions — the Fort Worth Aviation Museum, the Frontiers of Flight Museum,…