Oregon Department of Aviation

The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) is highlighting the years of community engagement behind the draft Aurora State Airport Master Plan. Since 2021, the planning process has included 14 public meetings and hundreds of community survey and feedback responses. Public input has also helped shape changes to the preferred alternative. For additional information, documents and resources related to the Aurora State Airport Master Plan, visit the Aurora State Airport Master Plan webpage: https://lnkd.in/ga-7mmYv #OregonAviation #AuroraStateAirport #PublicEngagement

Joby Aviation’s autonomous J208 aircraft stopped at Portland International Airport (PDX) on October 2 as part of its 2026 Electric Skies Tour, showcasing technology designed to support future cargo and public service operations. For Oregon, autonomous aviation could offer new ways to transport medical supplies, reach rural communities and support emergency response across the state’s challenging terrain. Oregon is one of five states participating in the State of Utah’s uFLY: America’s AAM Crossroads to the West coalition, working with industry and government partners to explore how advanced aviation technologies can be safely integrated into the national airspace. Read the full press release to learn more about the demonstration and what it could mean for Oregon’s aviation future: https://lnkd.in/g7D-bYtW #OregonAviation #AdvancedAirMobility #AutonomousFlight #ElectricSkies #JobyAviation

The Oregon Department of Aviation celebrated the completion of the Oakridge State Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project on October 1! The project included a full reconstruction of the runway and apron, a second taxiway connector, improvements to airport turnarounds, and four new concrete hardstands designed to better accommodate firefighting aircraft. Funded entirely by the state, this $2.79 million investment will help strengthen the airport’s role in regional wildfire response while improving safety and usability for all airport users. Thank you to the project partners and contractors who helped bring these improvements to Oakridge State Airport! Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gFSwq-P3

The Oregon Department of Aviation would love your feedback! If you have ever used our airports, worked with agency staff, worked on our projects, or are a member of our community please take a few minutes to fill our agency's anonymous survey! Your responses to the following questions will help ODAV direct future efforts to improve customer service and better serve our communities. Please click on the link below to fill out the survey in Survey Monkey. The survey will close on September 30th. https://lnkd.in/gUyxmMdn

A BETA TECHNOLOGIES CTOL aircraft took off from Aurora State Airport yesterday morning! We are excited to see the next generation of aircraft at Aurora! #electricaircraft #oregonaviation

We were excited to welcome a delegation of South Korean aviation leaders to Oregon July 26–30 for a week of conversations, tours and connections focused on the future of aviation. The group traveled across Oregon to see what our growing UAS ecosystem has to offer. From Portland and Scappoose to Pendleton, Hermiston, Hood River and Tillamook, the delegation got a firsthand look at the people, places and capabilities that make Oregon a great place to test, develop and grow aviation technologies. A huge thank you to all of the Oregon partners who helped make the visit happen and shared their work, including Business Oregon, Oregon Institute of Technology & OMIC R&D, Oregon UAS Accelerator, Pendleton UAS Range, Tillamook UAS Test Range , AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Overwatch Imaging and many more. It was a great opportunity to make new connections, share what Oregon has to offer and explore what’s possible when we work together. We’re excited to see where these new connections take us!

A delegation of South Korean aviation leaders will be visiting Oregon later this month for a statewide tour focused on the future of aviation. Throughout their visit, the delegation will explore Oregon's strengths in advanced air mobility, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), aerospace manufacturing, and aviation innovation. The itinerary includes visits to Portland, Scappoose, Pendleton, Hermiston, Hood River, and Tillamook, where participants will experience Oregon's research, testing, manufacturing, and workforce development capabilities firsthand while connecting with industry, government, and academic partners. Event Attendance: To request attendance at individual events, please visit: OregonUSA.org Deadline to request attendance: July 22, 2026. Notification of Acceptance: July 23, 2026.

Press Release: ODAV Releases New Drone Training and Testing Template for Oregon Public Agencies ODAV has released a new training and testing companion to its public agency drone policy template, giving Oregon public bodies a clearer path for training, evaluating, and documenting the people who fly drones for public work. The earlier ODAV template helped agencies answer an important question: What rules should guide public agency drone use? This new document answers the next question: How do we know the people using those drones are trained, tested, and ready for the mission? To read the full press release visit our website site at: https://lnkd.in/gt4scQTc

A delegation of South Korean aviation leaders will be visiting Oregon later this month for a statewide tour focused on the future of aviation. Throughout their visit, the delegation will explore Oregon's strengths in advanced air mobility, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), aerospace manufacturing, and aviation innovation. The itinerary includes visits to Portland, Scappoose, Pendleton, Hermiston, Hood River, and Tillamook, where participants will experience Oregon's research, testing, manufacturing, and workforce development capabilities firsthand while connecting with industry, government, and academic partners. Event Attendance: To request attendance at individual events, please visit: OregonUSA.org Deadline to request attendance: July 22, 2026. Notification of Acceptance: July 23, 2026.

Oregon Welcomes South Korean Aviation Delegation This July, Oregon will host a delegation of South Korean aviation leaders exploring opportunities in advanced air mobility, uncrewed aircraft systems, and aerospace manufacturing. Their visit includes stops across the state, including Portland, Scappoose, Pendleton, Hermiston, Hood River, and Tillamook, highlighting Oregon’s innovation ecosystem and statewide testing and manufacturing capabilities. We look forward to building new partnerships that strengthen industry, research, and workforce opportunities across Oregon. Event Attendance: To request attendance at individual events, please visit: OregonUSA.org Deadline to request attendance: July 22, 2026. Notification of Acceptance: July 23, 2026. https://oregonusa.org #OregonAviation #InnovationInOregon #OregonUSA